YBR250

2008 Yamaha YBR250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Yamaha's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Yamaha YBR250 utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21.1 HP (15.4 kW) at 12,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.7 Nm (15.3 lb-ft) at 2,100 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 84.7 HP per liter and a 9,900 rpm working window between peak torque (2,100 rpm) and peak power (12,000 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 YBR250 measures 138 kg (304 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.54 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19-liter (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 2008 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.