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Custom - Cruiser · 2006

Cruiser V-Twin 250

US$ 2995. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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41 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.12 hp/kg
Top Speed
126 km/h
Engine
248 ccm

2006 Diamo Cruiser V-Twin 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Diamo for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2006 Diamo Cruiser V-Twin 250 relies on a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.3 HP (11.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 65.7 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Cruiser V-Twin 250 measures 137 kg (302 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 660 mm (26 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,499 mm (59 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 7.57-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.92 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 193 km (120 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 126 km/h (78 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Diamo archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2006 to 2010, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
65.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.4 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~193 km (120 mi)
Engine
Displacement 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches)
Engine Type Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details Twin, four-stroke
Power 16.3 HP (11.9 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Fuel System Carburettor
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed 125.5 km/h (78.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption 3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front Suspension Hydraulic
Rear Suspension Hydraulic spring
Wheelbase 1499 mm (59.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Double disc. ABS
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 137.0 kg (302.0 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1190 HP/kg
Seat Height 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1143 mm (45.0 inches)
Overall Length 2210 mm (87.0 inches)
Overall Width 787 mm (31.0 inches)
Fuel Capacity 7.57 litres (2.00 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
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A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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Cruising & Touring
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Seat Height
66 cm / 26 in
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Manageable weight for most riders
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