Built around Yamaha's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 1981 Yamaha XT 250 (reduced effect) utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 68.3 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the XT 250 (reduced effect) measures 125 kg (276 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.35 kg per horsepower). The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 112 km/h (70 mph).
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