2012
Yamaha Raptor 250R - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 90713 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Yamaha |
| Model | Raptor 250R |
| Price | US$ 5099. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Fronttyre | 20/7-10 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 191 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Swingarm, preload-adjustable |
| Reartyre | 19/10-9 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 201 mm (7.9 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 9.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | 2WD; sealed O-ring chain, eccentric adjustment |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Ceramic-composite cylinder liner |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Mikuni 29mm BSR |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 2 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Team Yamaha Blue/White w/Piggyback Shocks |
|---|---|
| Factorywarranty | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) |
| Light | Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights and 21/5W brakelight |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 9.08 litres (2.40 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,039 mm (40.9 inches) |
| Overalllength | 1,626 mm (64.0 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,069 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Seatheight | 729 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 149.7 kg (330.0 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.