| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION | 
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| Model ID | 
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| Manufacturer (Make) | Yamaha | 
| Model Name | DS250 Drag Star Two-Fifty 250 | 
| Year | 2011 | 
| Category(class) | Cruiser / Chopper / Custom | 
| Engine | 
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| Engine Capacity (Displacement) | 249 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) | 
| Engine Type | V2, four-stroke | 
| Bore x Stroke | Ø49.0 mm x 66.0 mm (Ø1.93 inches x 2.6 inches) | 
| Bore/Stroke Ratio | 0.74 | 
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 | 
| Timing System | SOHC | 
| Fuel System(Carburetion) | Carburettor. BDS26 | 
| Starter System | Electric | 
| Cooling System | Air | 
| Powertrain | 
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| Clutch | Wet multiple plate coil springs | 
| Gearbox | 5 speed | 
| Transmission (Final Drive) | Chain | 
| Chassis/Suspension/Brakes | 
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| Frame Type | Double cradle | 
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | 
| Front Suspension Travel | 140 mm (5.51 inches) | 
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm | 
| Rear Suspension Travel | 100 mm (3.94 inches) | 
| Front Brakes | Single disc | 
| Front Brakes Diameter | Ø282 mm (Ø11.1 inches) | 
| Rear Brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
| Rear Brakes Diameter | Ø130 mm (Ø5.12 inches) | 
| Front Tire | 80/100-18 | 
| Rear Tire | 130/90-15 | 
| Dimensions | 
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| Overall Length | 2320 mm (91.34 inches) | 
| Overall Width | 910 mm (35.83 inches) | 
| Overall Height | 1075 mm (42.32 inches) | 
| Seat Height | 670 mm (26.38 inches) | 
| Fork Angle (Rake) | 35.0° degrees | 
| Trail | 135 mm (5.31 inches) | 
| Wheelbase | 1530 mm (60.24 inches) | 
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm (5.91 inches) | 
| Dry Weight | 147.0 kg (324 lb) | 
| Curb Weight | 159.0 kg (351 lb) | 
| Fuel Capacity | 11.00 litres (2.91 gallons) | 
| Performance | 
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| Max Power | 20.78 HP (15.2 kW) at 10000 RPM | 
| Max Torque | 20.70 Nm (15.22 ft*lbs) at 2100 RPM | 
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.13 Hp/Kg | 
| Top Speed | - | 
| Acceleration (dart, speedup) time |  | 
| 0-100 km/h | 12 seconds | 
| 0-60 mph | 11.4 seconds | 
| 1/4 mile | - | 
| 60 to 140 km/h, highest gear | - |