| MODEL | YAMAHA STAR 250 V-STAR 2018 - 2019 |
| Year | 2018 - 2019 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 49 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 15.4 kW / 21 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 ft-lb @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) |
| Induction | 26 mm Mikuni BDS26 carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 33 mm telescopic fork, 140 mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock swingarm, 100 mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 282 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2190 mm / 86.2 in |
| Overall Width | 710 mm / 28 in |
| Overall Height | 1060 mm / 41.7 in |
| Seat Height | 685 mm / 27 in |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm / 58.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 147 kg / 324 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | Estimated 78 mpg (US) |
| Top Speed | — |
The V Star 250 is Yamaha's small, light air-cooled V-twin cruiser for new riders, with a low seat, gentle power delivery and very good fuel economy. It is a carburetted, cable-clutch machine that changed little in cosmetics and specification from year to year.
