Yamaha vs Yamaha 2009 vs 2009 V Star 250 vs V Star 250

GENERAL INFORMATION	V Star 250	V Star 250
Manufacturer	Yamaha	Yamaha

Model Year	2009	2009

Model	V Star 250	V Star 250

M.S.R.P.	$3,790.00	$3,790.00

DIMENSIONS
Length	86.2 in.	86.2 in.

Height	44.9 in.	44.9 in.

Width	32.1 in.	32.1 in.

Weight	324 lbs.	324 lbs.

Wheelbase	58.7 in.	58.7 in.

Seat Height	27 in.	27 in.

ENGINE
Engine	SOHC, 60� V-twin, 2 valves / cylinder	SOHC, 60� V-twin, 2 valves / cylinder

Displacement	249 cc	249 cc

Bore x Stroke	49 x 66 mm	49 x 66 mm

Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1

Carburetion	26 mm Mikuni�	26 mm Mikuni�

Fuel Capacity	2.5 gal.	2.5 gal.

MPG Rating	49 mpg	49 mpg

Ignition	TCI	TCI

Clutch	Multi-plate wet	Multi-plate wet

Cooling	Air-cooled	Air-cooled

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission	5-speed	5-speed

Final Drive	Chain	Chain

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes	Front: 282 mm hydraulic disc Rear: 130 mm drum	Front: 282 mm hydraulic disc Rear: 130 mm drum

Tires	Front: 3.00-18 Rear: 130/90-15	Front: 3.00-18 Rear: 130/90-15

OPERATIONAL
Frame	Steel tube	Steel tube

Suspension	Front: 33 mm fork; 5.5 in. travel Rear: Dual shocks; adjustable preload; 3.9 in. travel	Front: 33 mm fork; 5.5 in. travel Rear: Dual shocks; adjustable preload; 3.9 in. travel

OTHER
Colors	Black Cherry	Black Cherry