2008 ShineTime 250 Dirt Bike Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by ShineTime for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2008 ShineTime 250 Dirt Bike pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled engine architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15.4 HP (11.3 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.5 Nm (10 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 61.9 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 250 Dirt Bike measures 108 kg (238 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 970 mm (38.2 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1 mm (0 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's ShineTime archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2008 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
61.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7 kg/HP)
Standover Height
970 mm (38.2 in)
Engine
Displacement249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power15.42 HP (11.3 kW)) @ 6500 RPM
Torque13.50 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 65.0 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveChain
Performance
Top Speed85.0 km/h (52.8 mph)
ExhaustStainless steel muffler
Chassis
Wheelbase1,330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground Clearance320 mm (12.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Rear Tyre70/0-21
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight108.0 kg (238.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1428 HP/kg
Seat Height970 mm (38.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Weight
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Brakes
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