1979 Yamaha YZ250 Specifications and Specs
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1979 Yamaha YZ250, including engine, chassis, service data and setup details.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | Air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder reed valve |
| Displacement | 246 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 70.0 × 64.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Maximum Power | |
| Maximum Torque | |
| Carburetor | Mikuni VM38SS |
| Lubrication | Premix |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | 20:1 |
| Ignition | CDI Magneto |
| Spark Plug | NGK B8ES |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.6 - 0.7 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | 3.000 |
| Final Reduction | Chain drive |
| Overall Reduction | |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 2170 mm |
| Overall Width | 820 mm |
| Overall Height | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.0 L |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Steel single backbone |
| Caster Angle | 28° |
| Trail | |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Monocross single shock |
| Front Suspension Travel | 280 mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 295 mm |
Brakes & Wheels
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50-18 |
| Front Brake | Drum |
| Rear Brake | Drum |
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