At the heart of the 2015 Yamaha Serow 250 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Yamaha features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18 HP (13.1 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Serow 250 measures 130 kg (287 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.6-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 384 km (239 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2011 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
72.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.22 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~384 km (239 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power18.0 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.5:1
Bore x Stroke74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionTCI
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeSemi-double craddle
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionMonocross
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground Clearance285 mm (11.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-21
Rear Tyre120/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1385 HP/kg
Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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