XV 250 S Virago

2000 Yamaha XV 250 S Virago Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Yamaha for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2000 Yamaha XV 250 S Virago features a 248 cc (15.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 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 68.5 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 XV 250 S Virago measures 137 kg (302 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.06 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 685 mm (27 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Yamaha archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 1995 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.