What category is the 2016 Yamaha Serow 250?

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Model	Yamaha Serow 250
Year	2016
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Greenhouse gases	58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel consumption	2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l or 94.09 mpg)
Clutch	Wet, multiplate
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Air
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Ignition	TCI
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system	Injection
Valves per cylinder	2
Bore x Stroke	74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Compression	9.5:1
Torque	19.00 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Power	18.00 HP (13.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes	Single disc
Rear tyre	120/80-18
Front tyre	2.75-21
Rear Suspension	Monocross
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Frame type	Semi-double craddle
Physical measures and capacities
Oil capacity	1.40 litres (0.09 quarts)
Fuel capacity	9.60 litres (2.54 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground clearance	285 mm (11.2 inches)
Overall width	805 mm (31.7 inches)
Overall length	2,070 mm (81.5 inches)
Seat height	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.1385 HP/kg
Dry weight	130.0 kg (286.6 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Sold in Asia.
Instruments	Digital speedometer
Starter	Electric
Color options	White/beige, White/green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

18 hp

Peak Power

14s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track10%

City45%

Cornering60%

Daily Riding40%

Touring30%

Passenger15%

Rider Profile

Best For	Beginner-friendly thanks to its light weight, low power, and forgiving nature, though tall seat height suits riders comfortable with off-road ergonomics.
Purpose	Built primarily as a lightweight trail and enduro bike for tackling technical off-road terrain rather than covering ground quickly.
Rider Fit	Very manageable physically due to its low dry weight and slim chassis, though the tall 810mm seat height demands reasonable inseam length.
Character	A nimble, air-cooled single-cylinder trail bike that rewards playful, momentum-based riding over raw speed or highway cruising.
Not Ideal For	Not suited for riders wanting high-speed highway touring, passenger comfort, or aggressive on-road performance.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2016 Yamaha Serow 250 Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 810mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Yamaha Serow 250, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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