Positioned in Yamaha's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2005 Yamaha Virago 250 utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 23 HP (16.8 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21.6 Nm (15.9 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 92.4 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 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 Virago 250 measures 145 kg (320 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.3 kg per horsepower). 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 9.46-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.35 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 217 km (135 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 136 km/h (85 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2005 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
92.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.16 HP/kg (6.3 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~217 km (135 mi)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power23.0 HP (16.8 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque21.6 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 15.9 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression10.0:1
Bore x Stroke49.0 x 66.0 mm (1.9 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed136.0 km/h (84.5 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.35 litres/100 km (23.0 km/l or 54.07 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases100.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork;
Front Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionTwin shocks w/adjustable spring preload
Rear Travel99 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1491 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground Clearance145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-V18
Rear Tyre130/90-V15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø282 mm (11.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight137.0 kg (302.0 pounds)
Weight incl.145.0 kg (319.7 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1679 HP/kg
Seat Height686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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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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