Sport touring · 1985
RD 250
Technical Overview
1985 Yamaha RD 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Yamaha for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 1985 Yamaha RD 250 utilizes a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) liquid-cooled two cylinder boxer, two-stroke layout.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1975 to 1985, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches)
Engine Type Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Engine Details Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Membrane & power valve
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
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