| MODEL | YAMAHA XV 250S VIRAGO 2000 - 2002 |
| Year | 2000 - 2002 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 49 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 17.1 kW / 23 hp @ 8000 rpm (20.8 hp at the rear tyre) |
| Max Torque | 2.2 kgf-m / 15.9 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | BDS26 Mikuni carburetor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, 100 mm / 3.9 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 282 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 130 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 685 mm / 27.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 145 mm / 4.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 137 kg / 302 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 145 kg / 319.6 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 23 km/lit |
| Top Speed | 136.2 km/h / 84.6 mph |
Entry-level air-cooled V-twin cruiser with a 249 cc engine, chain drive and a low 685 mm seat, aimed at new and returning riders. Another unchanged band of the long-running 250 cruiser, popular as a learner and commuter machine.
