1982
Yamaha IT 250 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 38822 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | IT 250 |
| Year | 1982 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel tubing |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Cable |
| Frontsuspension | Conventional forks |
| Fronttyre | -21 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Mechanical link |
| Rearsuspension | Mono-x triangular swingarm |
| Reartyre | -18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Wet plate |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 247.00 ccm (15.07 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Expansion chamber |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni round 34 mm, intake resonator |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Lubricationsystem | Pre-mix |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Blue with yellow stickers and black seat |
|---|---|
| Comments | Light-weight wheelie trickster. Excellent for beginners. |
| Modificationscomparedtopreviousmodel | Aluminum swingarm |
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Reservefuelcapacity | 1.13 litres (0.30 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 95.3 kg (210.0 pounds) |
About Yamaha
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Nippon Gakki (Genichi Kawakami led motorcycle entry)
Best Known For:
R-series sportbikes, MT nakeds, YZ/WR off-road, Ténéré ADV
Company History
Yamaha blends engineering polish with musical-instrument attention to feel. From the RD two-strokes to modern crossplane R1s, its sportbikes emphasize chassis communication and reliability. Off-road, YZ/WR platforms define durability and race-fed development, while Ténéré ADV models offer long-legged, serviceable travel. Global dealer depth, parts commonality, and conservative updates make Yamahas easy to own and hard to break. The brand’s hallmark is balance: machines that work on Monday, thrill on Sunday, and keep their manners for decades.