XT250X

2012 Yamaha XT250X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2012 Yamaha XT250X utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.8 HP (13.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 75.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 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 XT250X measures 133 kg (293 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.07 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 1,365 mm (53.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 9.6-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.