| MODEL | YAMAHA XS 250 DOHC SPECIAL 1982 |
| Year | 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 180 degree parallel twin, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | — |
| Bore X Stroke | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 22.3 kW / 30 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate with seven friction and six thrust plates |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, swing arm, 5-position preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 267 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 177 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1375 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 169 kg / 373 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The DOHC Special is the cruiser-styled version of the twin-cam XS 250, with a lower seat, a 16 inch rear wheel and extra weight over the roadster. Engine output matches the standard DOHC bike.
