Yamaha XT250 suspension setup and specs

Yamaha XT250, 2008 to 2012: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height, 226 mm of front suspension travel, 22 psi cold rear tire pressure.

Model years covered: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Yamaha.

2008–2012 Yamaha XT250
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Yamaha XT250

2008–2012 · dual-sport · 249 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel226 mm (8.9 in)
Rear suspension travel180 mm (7.1 in)
Fork diameter36 mm (1.4 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo18 psi · 1.3 bar
Rear, solo22 psi · 1.5 bar
Front, two up22 psi · 1.5 bar
Rear, two up25 psi · 1.8 bar
Front tire2.75-21
Rear tire120/80-18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1359 mm (53.5 in)
Seat height810 mm (31.9 in)
Front brakeHydraulic disc
Rear brakeHydraulic disc

Other Yamaha XT250 generations: 2013 onwards

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