Yamaha XT250 vs TW200
Both have
Off-road tires, Great shocks, good seat height, kickstand down will not start if not in Neutral.
XT250
Pros – Light wight, both brakes disc brakes, good speed in 1st gear up to 18mph, nice smooth ride. Better on Highways
Cons – back tire is not huge tire, missing skid plate/stock
TW200
Pros – Huge Back Tire, Cheaper than xt250, old style speedometer, 31in, comes with skid plate
Cons– Back brake is drum, 50cc less than xt250, can only go about 10-12mph in 1st gear, not as fast on highway
TW200
- Strong-pulling 196cc air-cooled, four-stroke single delivers torquey low- and mid-range power perfectly suited to off-road exploring.
- Smooth-shifting five-speed transmission with manual clutch puts potent powerband to the ground for maximum on- and off-road performance.
- Internal engine counterbalancer keeps vibrations down for greater all-day comfort.
- Maintenance-free CDI ignition system ensures precise, reliable spark for peak engine performance at all rpm.
- Easy, reliable pushbutton electric starting.
- Automatic cam chain tensioner means minimal maintenance and longer engine life.
Specs
| Engine Type | 196cc air-cooled SOHC 4-stroke; 2 valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 67.0mm x 55.7mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Delivery | Mikuni® 28mm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh 5-speed; multiplate wet clutch |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Suspension / Front | Telescopic fork; 6.3-in travel |
| Suspension / Rear | Single shock; 5.9-in travel |
| Brakes / Front | 220mm single disc |
| Brakes / Rear | 110mm Drum |
| Tires / Front | 130/80-18 |
| Tires / Rear | 180/80-14 |
| Length | 82.3 in |
| Width | 32.3 in |
| Height | 44.1 in |
| Seat Height | 31.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 52.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.4 in |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.8 gal |
| Fuel Economy** | 78 mpg |
| Wet Weight*** | 278 lb |
| Warranty | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
XT250
Long-travel suspension and more than 11.2 inches of ground clearance live under a seat only 31.9 inches from the ground.
- A light crankshaft helps provide quick responsive power.
- Wide-ratio five-speed transmission for maximum power and performance in a wide range of terrain and conditions.
- Straighter intake tract for improved performance.
- Hassle-free pushbutton electric starting adds extra convenience and reliability.
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Model: | Yamaha XT250 |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Category: | Enduro / offroad |
| Rating: | 65 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Price as new (MSRP): | US$ 5090. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement: | 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Max RPM: | 10000 |
| Compression: | 9.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Teikei 33mm |
| Fuel control: | SOHC |
| Ignition: | CDI |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: |
Chain |
| Fuel consumption: | 3.22 litres/100 km (31.1 km/l or 73.05 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 74.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front suspension: | 35mm telescopic fork |
| Front suspension travel: | 226 mm (8.9 inches) |
| Rear suspension: | Swingarm w/rebound-adjustable single shock |
| Rear suspension travel: | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 2.75-21 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 120/80-18 |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter: | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes diameter: | 203 mm (8.0 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 132.0 kg (291.0 pounds) |
| Seat height: | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height: | 1,161 mm (45.7 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,149 mm (84.6 inches) |
| Overall width: | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 284 mm (11.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,359 mm (53.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 9.08 litres (2.40 gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Factory warranty: | 1 Year (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Color options: | Blue/White |
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