CatalogCategoryDual Sport Used range$4,000–$5,200 Open recalls0 Best forBeginner
Yamaha
XT250
Yamaha's XT250 is the most physically accessible dual-sport available — a 249cc fuel-injected single with a 32.7-inch seat height several inches lower than the competition enduro and mid-size dual-sport class. The 291-lb weight and 17 hp are modest at highway speeds; this is a light-trail and commuter machine whose best differentiation is the seat height for shorter riders.
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249cc single
Engine
291 lbs
Weight
32.7 in
Seat
$5,499
MSRP
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Rider fit
Best-use signals
Beginner10/10
Commuting9/10
Touring1/10
Off-road4/10
Two-up2/10
Sport1/10
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Known strengths
- Lowest seat height (32.7 in) in the dual-sport class inspires confidence for new and shorter riders
- Extremely light (291 lb wet) with air-cooled simplicity and excellent fuel economy (76 mpg)
- Proven, nearly unchanged design with decades of reliability data and easy maintenance
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Common issues
- 249cc engine lacks power for sustained highway travel above 65 mph
- Suspension (35mm fork, 8.9 in travel) is basic and limits aggressive off-road riding
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Inspection checklist
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Maintenance notes
- Air-cooled engine is low-stress; oil change interval every 3,000 miles
- Valve adjustments via screw-type tappets are simple and inexpensive
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- 2025Yamaha's XT250 is the most physically accessible dual-sport available — a 249cc fuel-injected single with a 32.7-inch seat height several inches lower than the competition enduro and mid-size dual-sport class. The 291-lb weight and 17 hp are modest at highway speeds; this is a light-trail and commuter machine whose best differentiation is the seat height for shorter riders.Watch
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Last checked May 24, 2026 through MANUAL.
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2025 XT250
dual-sport motorcycle with 249cc single.