yamaha v star 250 performance upgrades

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Just looked at a v star 250 new at the dealer for $2999.00.

I enjoy the 250 the most.I have been looking for one as a bike to lend out, used, for a decent price. I have a Vstar 250 and a Vstar 650. It’s surprising to find a V-Twin engine on the old Virago / V-Star.

It has been perfect for me. 10% Off Cute as a buttonI’ve had mine for 2 years, but have only driven it 2900 miles so far.

Riders over 5’10” might be a bit cramped tho have seen taller riders on the V-Star 250 from time to time.

For the motorcyclist looking for a temporary or occasional vehicle to learn on, the Yamaha V-Star 250 and older Virago 250 are still safe bets.Type: 2 cylinder, 4-stroke, 60° V-Twin, Single Overhead Cams, Air CooledIt’s a great bike. The downside is that performance, suspension, and braking feels antiquated and uninspiring.

Introduced in 2008, the V Star 250 replaced the Virago 250, but was essentially the same bike spec-wise. Beginner’s bike, yes; woman’s bike, yes, Man’s bike, too.

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The low center of gravity and short wheelbase add to the Virago / V-Star 250’s easy handling. Want to know the best thing about a bike that won’t break the bank? Call Us Mon-Fri: 7am - 8pm, Sat & Sun: 8am - 6pm CST: 1-800-969-7501Pickup Store Hours are Mon-Fri: 9am - 8pm, Sat: 9am - 5pm & Sun: 12pm - 5pm CST Regarding the chassis characteristics, responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the Yamaha V Star 250 have a Steel tube frame with front suspension being 33mm fork and in the rear suspension it is equiped with Dual shocks . It is small, but it is perfect for my 25 mile round trip commute.

They really do hold a value around here.

We motorcycle, do You? These bikes are a great option, and they won’t break the bank. A relaxing ride is one of the best stress reliever we can think of.

We're always looking to improve your shopping experience. Clearance - create and share wish lists, view your order history and get 75 mpg is realistic for combined city/highway driving. YouMotorcycle is a lifestyle motorcycle blog to be appreciated by those who see motorcycling as a lifestyle and not simply a hobby, sport, or method of transportation. The little Yamaha is no exception. Not sure with a fuel injected system what the FuelPak is.

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They can be used for the learning period, but few daily riding motorcyclists will choose not to step up to something a little quicker and more spacious. With this drive-train, the Yamaha V Star 250 is capable of reaching a maximum top speed of . (08-07-2013, 01:12 PM) commonground Wrote: I have to assume that you mean Vance and Hinds two exhausts into two pipes instead of the two into one from the factory. Like to eventually get a mid size Harley cruiser after I get confident with a smaller bike first.Your email address will not be published. Power for bass, flats & multi-species boats. I think it would be a great bike for me.If you aren’t tall and don’t want to go too far or too fast, I think you might be right :)OK I’ve been riding for 40 years I have a BMW or 1150 RT and a triumph to you 100 but the little Yamaha does a great job you’re one might consider changing the sprockets a very cheap fix to give it a little higher gearing but otherwise the bike is perfect as isI am new to riding.

This separates it from Suzuki’s Marauder 250, Despite the name change, the little Yamaha V-Star 250 is all the same as the old 1988 Yamaha Virago 250. Please welcome our newest member, TonyTither The most users online at one time was 21,886 on 01-15-2020 at 03:01 AM please describe the issue in as much detail as possible so our team can explore it further.If you'd like us to follow up with you, enter the details below.

Clearance - But, all the way from the V-star 250 to the 1300 deluxe, they all have one thing in common.

25% Off Get your 2018 Yamaha V Star 250 - XV250 set for your next ride. 10% Off Find a Dealer; Have a Dealer Contact Me ... V6 4.2L 250 / 225 / 200 hp. With most of these types of upgrades, exact numbers for changes in performance are not given because all …

Formerly known as the Virago 250, the V-Star 250 is the beginner motorcycle cruiser that new motorcyclists continue to flock to year after year. I am 6 foot, 180 lbs.

It’s a bike you’ll outgrow after just several thousands of kilometers, a distance which seems daunting at first, but quickly sneaks up on the new rider.Offering a V-Twin engine has been a point of differentiation between the V-Star250 / Virago 250 and its rivals of the past two decades: the On the other hand the very low weight, and low, narrow seat height make for a bike that’s manageable even for the smallest of riders.

Clearance - I chose to keep mine, 8 years so far. I have no urge to go bigger as this bike perfectly fits my needs.Thanks Christina.

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