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Yamaha XV250 VIRAGO 1999 Parts & Accessories

Introduced in 1988 as part of Yamaha's long-running Virago line (and later rebranded as the V-Star 250 in North America), the Yamaha XV250 is an entry-level cruiser famous for retaining a genuine air-cooled V-twin engine in a displacement category typically dominated by single-cylinder or parallel-twin powertrains. Designed around an ultra-accessible low seat height, forward foot controls, and classic teardrop-tank styling with dual chrome exhausts, the XV250 provides manageable power delivery alongside exceptional fuel economy. Its lightweight steel chassis, reliable chain drive, and low-maintenance mechanical setup have made it an enduring global favorite for beginner riders and MSF training courses for nearly four decades.

• 249 cc air-cooled SOHC 4-valve 60° V-twin engine
• Single 26 mm Mikuni BDS26 constant-velocity carburetor
• Steel tube down-tube cradle frame design
• 33 mm conventional telescopic front forks (140 mm travel)
• Dual rear shock absorbers with 5-way adjustable spring preload (100 mm travel)
• Single 282 mm front hydraulic disc brake and 130 mm rear mechanical drum brake
• 5-speed manual transmission with wet multi-plate clutch and chain final drive
• Electric starter with 12-volt TCI electronic ignition
• 9.5-litre (2.5 US gal) fuel tank capacity