Yamaha DT250 is an

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or a

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with a

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. The

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was introduced by the

Yamaha Motor Company is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of motorcycles, marine products such as boats and outboard motors, and other motorized products. The company was established in 1955 upon separation from Yamaha Corporation (however, Yamaha Corporation ...

in 1971 and was produced until 1982.

Specifications

The motorcycle was made for both on-road and

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. In 1976 Yamaha motorcycle advertisement claimed the bike had torque induction intake, thermal phase

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s and built in oil coolers. The bike also used the

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rear suspension which had been successful on

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machines. In 1976 the motorcycle was offered for $798. The motorcycle was outfitted with a 250cc air-cooled two-stroke, single cylinder engine which was ready to use on dirt roads. The bike had several off-road features including: an aluminum

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under the crankcase, Serrated Footpegs, turn signals with supported by rubber mounts.

History

The Yamaha DT250 was proceeded by the 1968 DT-1. The DT250 began production in 1971 and was produced through 1982. Other models produced in the DT250 group were the DT250F and DT250MX. The DT250 was released three years earlier than the

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. The DT250 was one of the leading dual-sport machines in the 1970s.

References

External links

Yamaha DT250 1974 advertisement
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