| MODEL | YAMAHA XS 250 MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 1981 |
| Year | 1981 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 180 degree parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 55 x 52.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 26 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | — |
| 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 | 160 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 | 120/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The Midnight Special was a dark-finished edition of the XS 250 Special for 1981. The page lists the same mechanical figures as the Special, with a 16 inch rear wheel and low seat. Rake is 27 degrees and trail 87 mm.
