The motorcycle was made for both on-road and off-road. In 1976 Yamaha motorcycle advertisement claimed the bike had torque induction intake, thermal phase shock absorbers and built in oil coolers.[1] The bike also used the monoshock rear suspension which had been successful on Motocross machines.[2] In 1976 the motorcycle was offered for $798.[1]
The motorcycle was outfitted with a 250cc air-cooled two-stroke, single cylinder engine which was ready to use on dirt roads. The bike had several off-road features including: an aluminum skid plate under the crankcase, Serrated Footpegs, turn signals with supported by rubber mounts.[2]
Historyedit
The Yamaha DT250 was proceeded by the 1968 DT-1. The DT250 began production in 1971 and was produced through 1982. Other models produced in the DT250 group were the DT250F and DT250MX.[2] The DT250 was released three years earlier than the Yamaha DT125. The DT250 was one of the leading dual-sport machines in the 1970s.[3]
Referencesedit
^ ab"This is Probably the Best Price on a Yamaha Ever". Cycle World Magazine. January 1976. from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
^ abc"Yamaha DT250 Dual Sports Bike 1971 to 1982". Timeless2Wheels.com. 29 September 2022. from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
^Peter, Kris (2022). "Yamaha DT250 Enduro Specs and Review". Off-Roading Pro. from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
External linksedit
Yamaha DT250 1974 advertisement
Yamaha DT250
April 15, 2024
yamaha, dt250, enduro, dual, sport, motorcycle, with, stroke, engine, motorcycle, introduced, yamaha, motor, company, 1971, produced, until, 1982, manufactureryamaha, motor, companyproduction1971, 1982predecessordt, 1classenduroengine246, cooled, stroke, engin. Yamaha DT250 is an enduro or a Dual sport motorcycle with a Two stroke engine The motorcycle was introduced by the Yamaha Motor Company in 1971 and was produced until 1982 Yamaha DT250Yamaha DT250ManufacturerYamaha Motor CompanyProduction1971 1982PredecessorDT 1ClassEnduroEngine246 cc 15 0 cu in air cooled Two stroke engine singleTransmission5 speedFrame typeCradle frame using a double loopBrakesDrumTiresFront 3 00 x 21 4PR Rear 4 00 18RelatedYamaha DT Contents 1 Specifications 2 History 3 References 4 External linksSpecifications editThe motorcycle was made for both on road and off road In 1976 Yamaha motorcycle advertisement claimed the bike had torque induction intake thermal phase shock absorbers and built in oil coolers 1 The bike also used the monoshock rear suspension which had been successful on Motocross machines 2 In 1976 the motorcycle was offered for 798 1 The motorcycle was outfitted with a 250cc air cooled two stroke single cylinder engine which was ready to use on dirt roads The bike had several off road features including an aluminum skid plate under the crankcase Serrated Footpegs turn signals with supported by rubber mounts 2 History editThe Yamaha DT250 was proceeded by the 1968 DT 1 The DT250 began production in 1971 and was produced through 1982 Other models produced in the DT250 group were the DT250F and DT250MX 2 The DT250 was released three years earlier than the Yamaha DT125 The DT250 was one of the leading dual sport machines in the 1970s 3 References edit a b This is Probably the Best Price on a Yamaha Ever Cycle World Magazine January 1976 Archived from the original on 3 March 2023 Retrieved 20 November 2022 a b c Yamaha DT250 Dual Sports Bike 1971 to 1982 Timeless2Wheels com 29 September 2022 Archived from the original on 20 November 2022 Retrieved 20 November 2022 Peter Kris 2022 Yamaha DT250 Enduro Specs and Review Off Roading Pro Archived from the original on 20 November 2022 Retrieved 20 November 2022 External links editYamaha DT250 1974 advertisement Yamaha DT250 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yamaha DT250 amp oldid 1217293563, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
