Yamaha SR250

1980 Yamaha SR250
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 1980-1982
Class Naked bike
Engine 249 cc Single cylinder
Transmission 5-speed sequential
2001 Yamaha SR250
Manufacturer Yamaha
Production 2001
Class Cruiser
Engine 239 cc Single cylinder, air cooled, single cylinder, four-stroke
Transmission 5-speed sequential
Related Yamaha SR500

The Yamaha SR250 is a 239 cc single from the Yamaha Motor Company. The SR250 has been in production since 1980. It shares a Café racer styling with the larger Yamaha SR500).

History

The SR250 was produced from 1980 to 1982 in the United States, as well as from 1982 to 2000 in Spain, in two versions. While it has stylistic similarities with its older brothers the SR500 and SR400, the SR250 is very much a commuter bike.

2001 Model

In 2001, Yamaha released their most recent SR250 due to popular demand for reliable commuters. This model is modeled after the SR400. The two bikes have subtle differences such as engine capacity and wheel size, however they are essentially of the same overall design.