1978
Yamaha IT 250 E - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 836931 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | IT 250 E |
| Year | 1978 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frontsuspension | Oil shocks |
| Frontwheeltravel | 279 mm (11.0 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | 10´ monoshock |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 70.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Compression | 7.8:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 246.00 ccm (15.01 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelconsumption | 3.92 litres/100 km (25.5 km/l or 60.01 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 90.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Ignition | CDI magneto |
| Maxrpm | 12 |
| Power | 37.00 HP (27.0 kW)) @ 10 RPM |
| Topspeed | 110.0 km/h (68.4 mph) |
| Torque | 42.00 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) @ 10 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Sky blue/black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 111.6 kg (246.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 12.11 litres (3.20 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 254 mm (10.0 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.3316 HP/kg |
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.