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Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke - [2016]
This edition of the Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke is the 1 speed | CVT version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Yamaha XMAX 250 has a 250cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Single-Cylinder Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative Single-Cylinder engine, Scooter style motorbike includes the Honda AF24 Giorno - [2015]
The 2016 XMAX 250 shares its Single-Cylinder engine and Scooter style configuration with the likes of the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno and the 2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XMAX 250's Scooter style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno | 2015cc.2016 Suzuki Raider 150 - Satria F150 | 2016cc.
Weighing in at 178 kgs (392 lbs) this makes the Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke in the same weight category as the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC SE or the 2025 Kawasaki Z 900 DOHC, give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 250cc 4 valve Single-Cylinder 1 cylinder engine produces 20.1 bhp (14 kW) @ 7500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The SOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 15.5 lb-ft (21.0 Nm) @ 6000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid [32.1 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Yamaha XMAX 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1976 Kawasaki KE 175 Single Cylinder has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke.
The 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke has a Power to weight ratio of 112.9 bhp per ton and 87.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 XMAX 250 competing with the 1976 Kawasaki KE 175 Single Cylinder [137.9 bhp\ton] and the 1982 Suzuki SP 250 Single Cylinder [137.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Yamaha XMAX 250 generating around 87.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1990 Suzuki GSX-R 250 R [112.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1989 Suzuki GSX-R 250 R-SP [112.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 32.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 33.5 secs, this makes the Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke similar in acceleration to the 2024 Honda CB 125 R (32.7 secs) and the 2020 Honda GTR 150 Winner X Sport ABS (32.7 secs). This Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke and the 1985 Kawasaki Gpz 400 R
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1985 Kawasaki Gpz 400 R (0 secs) and the 2013 Honda CB 400 X (0 secs).
The 2016 version of the Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke has a maximum speed of 70mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 XMAX 250 equals the 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke then how about a 1994 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph) and the 1992 Suzuki LS 400 Savage (81 mph).
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Top Speed: 140 mph
Quarter Mile: 13.2 secs @ 0 mph
