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2026Cruiser
Yamaha V Star 250
$4,799
Key specifications
Engine
249 cc
Weight
147 kg
Fuel type
petrol
Fuel capacity
9.0 L
Transmission
Manual, 5 speed, Chain
Seat height
685 mm
Front brakes
Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Technical details
Source specification data
- Seats
- Two
- -
- Driver
- and
- Grab Rail
- or
- Seat Height (in/mm)
- 27 / 685.8
- Seat_type
- Two-Piece
- Seat_location
- Driver and Passenger
- Seat_material
- Vinyl
- Number_of_seats
- 2
- Underseat_storage
- Standard
- Seat_specifications
- Standard
- Detachable_passenger_seat
- Standard
- Brakes
- Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
- 11.1 / 282
- Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
- 5.1 / 130
- Rear_brake_type
- Drum
- Front_brake_type
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear_brake_diameter_inmm
- 5.1 / 130
- Front_brake_diameter_inmm
- 11.1 / 282
- Engine
- Engine Stroke4
- -
- Compression Ratio10
- .0:1
- Bore (mm/in)
- 49 / 1.93
- Stroke (in/mm)
- 2.6 / 66
- Displacement (cc/ci)
- 249 / 15
- S Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
- 78
- Carburetor Size (mm)
- 26
- Valves
- 4
- Cooling
- Air
- Starter
- Electric
- Bore_mmin
- 49 / 1.93
- Cylinders
- 2
- Fuel_type
- Gas
- Carburetion
- Standard
- Engine_type
- V Twin
- Stroke_inmm
- 2.6 / 66
- Displacement
- 249 / 15
- Engine_stroke
- 4-Stroke
- Fuel_injector
- No
- Carburetion_type
- Carburetor
- Carburetion_brand
- Mikuni
- Compression_ratio
- 10.0:1
- Displacement_ccci
- 249 / 15
- Displacement_cc_ci
- 249 / 15
- Valve_configuration
- SOHC
- Valves_per_cylinder
- 2
- Compression_ratio100
- 1
- Engine_displacement_to_weight_cc
- 0.77
- Lights
- TypeHalogenHeadlight (s)StandardHalogen Headlight (s)Standard
- Headlight_s
- Standard
- Halogen_headlight_s
- Standard
- 100
- 1
- Type
- Halogen
- Glass
- Rearview MirrorsStandard
- Paint
- Standard
- Chromed
- Yes
- Dealers
- Yamaha Dealers
- Folding
- No
- Pricing
- P
- $4,799
- Warranty (Months/Condition)
- 12 /
- Reverse
- No
- Exterior
- ConstructionStandardFrameSteelBody MaterialPlasticFoot PegsStandardFoot Peg LocationDriver and PassengerHand GripsStandardHandlebarsStandardExterior GuardsStandardBelt GuardNoBrush GuardNoDrive Shaft GuardNoFork GuardsNoHand GuardsNoLight GuardNoSaddle Bag GuardNoTank GuardNoExterior CoversStandardSide CoverYesFront FenderStandardRear FenderStandardStandStandardStand TypeKick
- Metallic
- No
- Steering
- Steering ControlHandlebar
- Foot_pegs
- Standard
- Adjustable
- No
- Capacities
- Standard
- Carburetor
- Yes
- Hand_grips
- Standard
- Handlebars
- Standard
- Side_cover
- Yes
- Performance
- Standard
- Rear_fender
- Standard
- Construction
- Standard
- Front_fender
- Standard
- Paint_finish
- PaintStandardMetallicNo
- Photo_gallery
- Standard
- Trip_odometer
- Standard
- Tube_tubeless
- Tubed
- Air_adjustable
- No
- Identification
- Year2026Parent CompanyYamahaDealersYamaha DealersGeneric Type (Primary)CruiserMakeYamahaDisplay NameV Star 250Manufacturer CountryJapanManufacturer Recommend Minimum Age16Photo GalleryStandardRepresentative ImageNo
- Parent_company
- Yamaha
- Exterior_covers
- Standard
- Steering_damper
- No
- Rearview_mirrors
- Standard
- Steering_control
- Handlebar
- Foot_peg_location
- Driver and Passenger
- Fuel_requirements
- Regular
- Turning_radius_ft
- 9.2
- Carburetor_size_mm
- 26
- Destination_charge
- 650
- Grab_rail_or_strap
- Standard
- Representative_image
- No
- Number_of_carburetors
- 1
- Technical_specifications
- Length (in/mm)
- 86.2 / 2189.5
- Width (in/mm)
- 28 / 711.2
- Height (in/mm)
- 41.7 / 1059.2
- Wheelbase (in/mm)
- 58.7 / 1491
- Turning Radius (ft)
- 9.2
- Ground Clearance (in/mm)
- 5.7 / 144.8
- Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
- 324 / 147
- Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
- 2.5 / 9.5
- Engine Displacement
- to
- Weight (cc)
- 0.77
- Us_miles_per_gallon_combined
- 78
- Msrp
- 4,799
- Price
- Standard
- Warranty_monthscondition
- 12 / Limited
- Storage
- Underseat StorageStandardLockable StorageStandard
- Lockable_storage
- Standard
- Frame
- Steel
- Stand
- Standard
- Belt_guard
- No
- Stand_type
- Kick
- Tank_guard
- No
- Brush_guard
- No
- Hand_guards
- No
- Light_guard
- No
- Body_material
- Plastic
- Exterior_guards
- Standard
- Saddle_bag_guard
- No
- Suspension
- Front Adjustable Fork Pre
- -
- Rear Adjustable Shock
- /
- Spring Pre
- -
- Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
- 1.3 / 33
- Front Travel (in/mm)
- 5.5 / 139.7
- Rear Travel (in/mm)
- 3.9 / 99.1
- Fork_guards
- No
- Rear_travel_inmm
- 3.9 / 99.1
- Front_travel_inmm
- 5.5 / 139.7
- Rear_suspension_type
- Twin Sided Swing Arm
- Front_suspension_type
- Telescopic Fork
- Front_suspension_size_inmm
- 1.3 / 33
- Number_rear_shock_absorbers
- 2
- Front_adjustable_fork_preload
- No
- Front_central_suspension_strut
- No
- Rear_adjustable_rebound_damping
- No
- Front_adjustable_rebound_damping
- No
- Rear_adjustable_shock_spring_preload
- Yes
- Speedometer
- Standard
- Transmission
- TransmissionStandardTransmission TypeManualNumber Of Speeds5ReverseNoPrimary Drive (Rear Wheel)Chain
- Number_of_speeds
- 5
- Drive_shaft_guard
- No
- Transmission_type
- Manual
- Primary_drive_rear_wheel
- Chain
- Tires
- Standard
- Wheels
- Standard
- Tire_brand
- Cheng Shin®
- Wheels_tires
- Tube
- /
- Cheng Shin
- ®
- Front Wheel Width (in)
- 1.6
- Rear Wheel Width (in)
- 2.75
- Front Tire (Full Spec)
- 3
- X
- 18
- C
- -916
- Rear Tire (Full Spec)
- 130/90-15
- C
- -915
- Wheels_composition
- Steel
- Rear_tire_full_spec
- 130/90-15 CHENG SHIN C-915
- Rear_wheel_diameter
- 15
- Front_tire_full_spec
- 3 X 18 CHENG SHIN C-916
- Front_wheel_diameter
- 18
- Generic_type_primary
- Cruiser
- Rear_tire_aspect_ratio
- 90
- Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2026
- Manufacturer_country
- Japan
- Manufacturer_recommend_minimum_age
- 16
- Display_name
- V Star 250
- Instrumentation
- SpeedometerStandardTrip OdometerStandard
- Weight
- Standard
- Wheelbase
- (in/mm)
- Dimensions
- Standard
- Wet_weight
- (lbs/kg)
- Width_inmm
- 28 / 711.2
- Height_inmm
- 41.7 / 1059.2
- Length_inmm
- 86.2 / 2189.5
- Seat_height
- (in/mm)
- Fuel_capacity
- (gal/l)
- Wheelbase_inmm
- 58.7 / 1491
- Rear_tire_width
- 130
- Front_tire_width
- 3
- Seat_height_inmm
- 27 / 685.8
- Wet_weight_lbskg
- 324 / 147
- Fuel_capacity_gall
- 2.5 / 9.5
- Rear_wheel_width_in
- 2.75
- Front_wheel_width_in
- 1.6
- Ground_clearance_inmm
- 5.7 / 144.8