2017Yamaha Serow 250

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The 2017 Yamaha Serow 250 is a light, simple dual-sport bike sold in Asia. Its air-cooled 249cc single makes 18 hp at 7,500 rpm and 19 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. An 810 mm seat, 130 kg dry weight and 9.6-litre tank make it easy on trails.

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 130.0 kg
Seat height: 810 mm
Power: 18.0 HP (13.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail92%

Cornering60%

City riding45%

Daily riding40%

Touring30%

Two-up15%

Track10%

Best for: Built primarily as a lightweight trail and enduro bike for tackling technical off-road terrain rather than covering ground quickly.
Built for: 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.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Yamaha Serow 250, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Range and running costs

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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Power: 18.0 HP (13.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 58 CO2 g/km
Torque: 19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 2.50 litres/100 km (40.0 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1385 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 74.0 x 58.0 mm
Compression: 9.5:1
Cooling system: Air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCI
Valves per cylinder: 2
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1360 mm
Overall length: 2070 mm
Overall width: 805 mm
Overall height: 1160 mm
Seat height: 810 mm
Dry weight: 130.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 9.60 litres
Ground clearance: 285 mm
Oil capacity: 1.40 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Semi-double craddle
Front suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear suspension: Monocross

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Single disc
Front tyre: 2.75-21
Rear tyre: 120/80-18

Other

Color options: White/beige, White/green
Comments: Sold in Asia.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted

Specification	2011	2013	2015	2016	2017	2018
Capacity	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc
Dry weight	115 kg	130 kg	130 kg	130 kg	130 kg	130 kg
Seat height	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm	810 mm
Fuel capacity	10 L	9.6 L	9.6 L	9.6 L	9.6 L	9.6 L