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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name:WR250FZ (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
WR250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5UMT (USA)
5UMU (CDN)
5UMV (EUROPE)
5UMW (AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, CDN, ZA AUS, NZ EUROPE
Overall length 2,165 mm (85.24
in) 2,175 mm (85.63
in)2,185 mm (86.02
in)
Overall width 825 mm (32.48 in)←←
Overall height 1,300 mm (51.18
in) 1,305 mm (51.38
in)←
Seat height 980 mm (38.58 in) 990 mm (38.98 in)←
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.27
in) ←
1,485 mm (58.46
in)
Minimum ground clearance 365 mm (14.37 in)←←
Weight: USA CDN ZA AUS, NZ EUROPE
With oil and fuel 116.7 kg
(257.3 lb) 116.6 kg
(257.1 lb) 116.9 kg
(257.7 lb) 117.3 kg
(258.6 lb) 117.2 kg
(258.4 lb)
Engine: Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3 (8.76 Imp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore × stroke 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Starting system Kick and electric starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade: Engine oil Recommended brand: YAMALUBE
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil capacity: Engine oilPeriodic oil change 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Total amount 1.4 L (1.23 Imp qt, 1.48 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes ):0.99 L (0.87 Imp qt, 1.05 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINEShock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel: Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in)
Rear wheel travel 310 mm (12.2 in)
Electrical: Ignition system CDI
Generator system AC magneto
Battery type YTZ7S (F)
Battery voltage/capacity 12V/6 AH
Specific gravity 1.310
Headlight type: Quartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb wattage × quantity: Headlight 12 V 35/36.5 W × 1
Taillight 12 V 1.6/0.3 W × 1
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Cylinder head: Warp limit ----0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Cylinder: Bore size 77.00–77.01 mm (3.0315–3.0319 in) ----
Out of round limit ----0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Camshaft: Drive method Chain drive (Left)----
Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.000–22.021 mm (0.8661–0.8670 in) ----
Camshaft outside diameter 21.959–21.972 mm (0.8645–0.8650 in) ----
Shaft-to-cap clearance 0.028–0.062 mm (0.0011–0.0024 in) 0.08 mm (0.003
in)
Cam dimensions
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Intake "A"29.65–29.75 mm (1.1673–1.1713 in) 29.55 mm
(1.1634 in)
Intake "B" 22.45–22.55 mm (0.8839–0.8878 in) 22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Exhaust "A" 30.399–30.499 mm (1.1968–1.2007 in) 30.299 mm
(1.1929 in)
Exhaust "B" 22.45–22.55 mm (0.8839–0.8878 in) 22.35 mm
(0.8799 in)
Camshaft runout limit ----0.03 mm
(0.0012 in)
Timing chain: Timing chain type/No. of links 92RH2010-114M/114----
Timing chain adjustm ent method Automatic ----
Valve, valve seat, valve guide: Valve clearance (cold)IN 0.10–0.15 mm (0.0039–0.0059 in) ----
EX 0.17–0.22 mm (0.0067–0.0087 in) ----
Valve dimensions: "A" head diameter (IN) 22.9–23.1 mm (0.9016–0.9094 in) ----
"A" head diameter (EX) 24.4–24.6 mm (0.9606–0.9685 in) ----
"B" face width (IN) 2.26 mm (0.089 in)----
"B" face width (EX) 2.26 mm (0.089 in)----
"C" seat width (IN) 0.9–1.1 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)1.6 mm (0.0630
in)
"C" seat width (EX) 0.9–1.1 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)1.6 mm (0.0630
in)
Item
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Tilt limit* (IN)----2.5°/1.6 mm
(2.5°/0.063 in)
Tilt limit* (EX) ----2.5°/1.6 mm
(2.5°/0.063 in)
Direction of winding (top view) (IN) Clockwise----
Direction of winding (top view) (EX) Clockwise----
Piston: Piston to cylinder clearance 0.030–0.055 mm (0.0012–0.0022 in) 0.1 mm (0.004
in)
Piston size "D" 76.955–76.970 mm (3.0297–3.0303 in) ----
Measuring point "H " 8 mm (0.31 in) ----
Piston off-set 0.5 mm (0.020 in)/IN-side ----
Piston pin bore inside diameter 16.002–16.013 mm (0.6300–0.6304 in) 16.043 mm
(0.6316 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 15.991–16.000 mm (0.6296–0.6299 in) 15.971 mm
(0.6288 in)
Piston rings: Top ring:
Type Barrel----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.90 × 2.75 mm (0.04 × 0.11 in)----
End gap (installed) 0.15–0.25 mm (0.006–0.010 in) 0.50 mm (0.020
in)
Side clearance (installed) 0.030–0.065 mm (0.0012–0.0026 in) 0.12 mm (0.005
in)
2nd ring:
Type Taper----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.80 × 2.75 mm (0.03 × 0.11 in)----
End gap (installed) 0.30–0.45 mm (0.012–0.018 in) 0.80 mm (0.031
in)
Side clearance 0.020–0.055 mm (0.0008–0.0022 in) 0.12 mm (0.005
in)
Item
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Oil ring:Dimensions (B × T) 1.50 × 2.25 mm (0.06 × 0.09 in)----
End gap (installed) 0.10–0.40 mm (0.004–0.016 in)----
Crankshaft: Crank width "A" 55.95–56.00 mm (2.203–2.205 in) ----
Runout limit "C" 0.03 mm (0.0012 in)0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Big end side clearance "D" 0.15–0.45 mm (0.0059–0.0177 in) 0.50 mm (0.02
in)
Small end free play "F" 0.4–1.0 mm (0.02–0.04 in)2.0 mm (0.08
in)
Clutch: Friction plate thickness 2.9–3.1 mm (0.114–0.122 in)2.7 mm (0.106
in)
Quantity 9----
Clutch plate thickness 1.1–1.3 mm (0.043–0.051 in)----
Quantity 8----
Warp limit ----0.1 mm (0.004
in)
Clutch spring free length 37.0 mm (1.46 in)36.0 mm (1.42
in)
Quantity 5----
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.10–0.35 mm (0.0039–0.0138 in) ----
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.010–0.044 mm (0.0004–0.0017 in) ----
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push----
Shifter: Shifter type Cam drum and guide bar----
Guide bar bending limi t ---- 0.05 mm (0.002
in)
Kickstarter: Type Kick and ratchet type----
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5. Install:• Right grip "1"
•Collar "2"Apply the adhesive on the tube
guide "3".
• Before applying the adhesive, wipe
off grease or oil on the tube guide
surface "a" with a lacquer thinner.
• Install the grip to the tube guide so
that the grip match mark "b" and
tube guide slot "c" form the angle as
shown.
6. Install:• Grip cap cover "1"
• Throttle grip "2"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle grip sliding surface.
7. Install:
• Throttle cables "1"To tube guide "2".
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle cable end and tube
guide cable winding portion.
8. Install:• Throttle cable cap "1"
• Screw (throttle cable cap) "2"
After tightening the screws, check
that the throttle grip "3" moves
smoothly. If it does not, retighten
the bolts for adjustment.
9. Install:
• Grip cap cover "1"
• Cover (throttle cable cap) "2" 10. Install:
• Start switch "1"
• Brake master cylinder "2"
• Brake master cylinder bracket "3"
• Bolt (brake master cylinder brack-et) "4"
• Clamp "5"
• The start switch and brake master
cylinder bracket should be installed
according to the dimensions
shown.
• Install the bracket so that the arrow mark "a" faces upward.
• First tighten the bolt on the upper
side of the brake master cylinder
bracket, and then tighten the bolt on
the lower side.
11. Install:• Engine stop switch "1"
• Clutch lever holder "2"
• Bolt (clutch lever holder) "3"
• Hot starter lever holder "4"
• Bolt (hot starter lever holder) "5"
• Clamp "6"
Screw (throttle cable
cap): 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake master cylin-
der bracket):
9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5
ft•lb)
Bolt (clutch lever holder): 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Bolt (hot starter lever
holder): 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
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• The engine stop switch, clutch lever holder and clamp should be in-
stalled according to the dimensions
shown.
• Pass the engine stop switch lead in
the middle of the clutch lever hold-
er.
12. Install:• Clutch cable "1"
• Hot starter cable "2"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the clutch cable end and hot start-
er cable end.
13. Adjust:• Clutch lever free play
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE
CLUTCH CABLE FREE PLAY"
section in the CHAPTER 3.
• Hot starter lever free play Refer to "ADJUSTING THE HOT
STARTER LEVER FREE PLAY"
section in the CHAPTER 3.