Yamaha YZ250 2021 User Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
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ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch “1” is located on the left
handlebar. Continue pushing the engine stop
switch till the engine comes to a stop.
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SHIFT PEDAL
The shift pedal “1” has adopted a method of 1
down & 4 ups (press-down & kick-ups).
Press it down for N (neutral) to 1st, and kick it up
for 2nd to 5th.
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KICKSTARTER LEVER
Rotate the kickstarter lever “1” away from the en-
gine. Push the starter down lightly with your foot
until the gears engage, then kick smoothly and
forcefully to start the engine. This model has a
primary kickstarter lever so the engine can be
started in any gear if the clutch is disengaged. In
normal practices, however, shift to neutral be-
fore starting.
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FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever “1” is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
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REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal “1” is in the right of the
chassis. Press down on the brake pedal to acti-
vate the rear brake.
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FUEL COCK (for YZ250)
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to car-
buretor and also filters the fuel. The fuel cock
has the two positions:
OFF:
With the lever in this position, fuel will not flow.
Always return the lever to this position when the
engine is not running.
ON:
With the lever in this position, fuel flows to the
carburetor. Normal riding is done with the lever
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Yamaha YZ250 2021 Specifications

General

Engine Type	249cc liquid-cooled 2-stroke; reed-valve inducted
Bore x Stroke	66.4mm x 72.0mm
Compression Ratio	8.9~10.6:1
Ignition	CDI
Transmission	5-speed; multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive	Chain
Suspension Rear	KYB® single shock; fully adjustable, 12.4-in travel
Brakes Front	Hydraulic disc, 270mm
Tires Front	80/100-21
Tires Rear	110/90-19
Width	32.5 in
Height	50.8 in
Wheelbase	58.5 in
Ground Clearance	14.2 in
Fuel Capacity	2.1 gal
Wet Weight	227 lb
Fuel Delivery	Keihin PWK38S carburetor
Suspension Front	KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel
Brakes Rear	Hydraulic disc, 245mm