Yamaha V-Star 250 suspension setup and specs

Yamaha V-Star 250, 2008 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 686 mm (27.0 in) seat height, 140 mm of front suspension travel, 29 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2008 onwards Yamaha V-Star 250
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Yamaha V-Star 250

2008 onwards · cruiser · 249 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Rear suspension travel99 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter33 mm (1.3 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo25 psi · 1.8 bar
Rear, solo29 psi · 2.0 bar
Front, two up25 psi · 1.8 bar
Rear, two up33 psi · 2.3 bar
Front tire3.00-18
Rear tire130/90-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1490 mm (58.7 in)
Seat height686 mm (27.0 in)
Front brakeHydraulic disc, single
Rear brakeDrum

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