X-City 250

2016 Yamaha X-City 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Yamaha X-City 250 scooter motorcycle, Yamaha pairs a 249.8 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.9 HP (15.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21.5 Nm (15.9 lb-ft) at 5,800 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 83.7 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (5,800 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 X-City 250 measures 173 kg (381 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.28 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 1,470 mm (57.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 10.5-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2008 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.