DT 250

1976 Yamaha DT 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1976 Yamaha DT 250 relies on a 246 cc (15 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81.3 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 DT 250 measures 138 kg (304 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (6.9 kg per horsepower). The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 137 km/h (85 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1972 to 1977, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.