Tricker

2012 Yamaha Tricker Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2012 Yamaha Tricker super motard motorcycle, Yamaha relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. 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 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.3 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 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 Tricker measures 118 kg (260 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.56 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.2-liter (1.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.56 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 281 km (175 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 115 km/h (71 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2006 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.