| MODEL | YAMAHA DT 250 1976 |
| Year | 1976 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 246 cc / 15.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 17.8 kW / 24 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24.8 Nm / 18.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | Flywheel magneto |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Duplex cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 123 kg / 271 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1976 DT250 continued the case-reed air-cooled two-stroke format, with a top speed of about 65 mph and a reputation as a quiet road cruiser that was too heavy for serious off-road work. It is the year the source text associates with the start of the DT monoshock era, although its own table lists twin shocks.
