Yamaha YBR250: specs and comparison
Yamaha YBR250 (Naked, 2006-2013): 249 cc engine, 15 kW / 20 bhp, 150 kg, seat height 805 mm. Licence: A2.
Also written as: Yamaha YBR 250
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Yamaha YBR2502006-2013 · 249 cc · 15 kW
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Specs
Generation 2006-2013
| Years | 2006-2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Naked |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 249 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 15 kW / 20 bhp |
| Weight | 150 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 805 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 19.2 l |
| Fuel use | 94 mpg (3 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 350 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,300 - £3,300 |
Why it's worth it
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Very low fuel use
- Cheap, easy-to-find parts
- Long range (220 miles+)
- Light: up to 150 kg (140 kg dry)
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Basic, budget suspension
What to check on a used one
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
Similar motorcycles
- Honda CBF250 249 cc · 15 kW · seat 780 mm
- Suzuki GW250 Inazuma 248 cc · 18 kW · seat 780 mm
Questions
Is the Yamaha YBR250 A2-legal?
Yes: 15 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Yamaha YBR250?
805 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Yamaha YBR250 weigh?
150 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Yamaha YBR250?
About 94 mpg (3 l/100 km); with the 19.2 l tank that is roughly 350 miles (560 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.