2012 Yamaha V Star 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2012 Yamaha V Star 250 pairs a 245.8 cc (15 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches) with a 10.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the V Star 250 measures 146.5 kg (323 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 686 mm (27 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,491 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9.08-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.02 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 301 km (187 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 17 indexed model years from 2008 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Theoretical Range
~301 km (187 mi)
Engine
Displacement245.8 ccm (15.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details60° V twin.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni 26mm
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.02 litres/100 km (33.1 km/l or 77.89 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases70.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustDual chrome exhaust pipes
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel tube
Rake32.0°
Trail102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front Suspension33mm fork
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionDual shocks
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1491 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/18-19
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Front Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
WheelsLaced Spokes
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.146.5 kg (323.0 pounds)
Seat Height686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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