| | | | First look : 2008 Yamaha XT250 |  Written: 30/10/2007 : 15:02. Read 7816 times (40/day). | | The integrality of this filed article is for Premium Members. | A 4-stroke powerplant calls the shots on the all new XT250. Whether commuting around town or exploring the back country, the new XT250 is a fun loving dual sport.
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The Yamaha XT250 is new for 2008, but the XT mission remains the same; « to get you as far out of town and into nature as you want to go. »
This new XT250 is what we can call a real versatile bike. For cool riding downtown and fun on gravel raods.
With its 250cc air cooled engine, power and torque will be just enough to fill your expectations for a do-it-all bike.
The new XT250 is built around the platform of the 250 Tricker, same chassis and engine but with a bigger fuel tank, wheels and seat. The Tricker was the bike for fun, the new XT250 is the same bike with more off road abilities.
FEATURES:
249cc, air-cooled, single over head cam (SOHC), 2-valve, 4-stroke single.
New 2-valve cylinder head design features the cam chain on the right side. Straight design intake and exhaust ports provide excellent cylinder filling efficiency.
Single over head cam shaft is designed to provide good low and mid rpm torque. The conventional rocker arm design means fast, easy valve clearance adjustments.
Ceramic composite cylinder wall plating on the lightweight aluminium cylinder helps dissipate heat more efficiently, reduces friction for improved performance, reduces weight, improves durability and increases cylinder service life.
74mm lightweight forged piston provides fast throttle response and excellent durability.
Newly designed lightweight ball bearing mounted crankshaft.
Internal engine counterbalancer reduces engine vibration.
Multi plate wet type clutch with special "judder spring is utilized.
Easy access paper type oil filter.
Maintenance-free CDI ignition.
New MV 33mm constant velocity carb.
2.8 litre airbox is located under the seat and utilizes an viscous (paper type) air filter.
Wide-ratio, 5-speed transmission and manual clutch are well suited to the engine output.
All new steel exhaust system with heat shields on both the header pipe and muffler protect both rider and passenger from accidental contact. ...
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