Cruisers
1996Yamaha SRV 250S
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The 1996 Yamaha SRV 250S is a Japanese cruiser with a 248cc air-cooled four-stroke V-twin making 27 hp. It weighs 143.8 kg dry and has a 5-speed gearbox and a 760 mm seat.
- Capacity
- 248.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 143.8 kg
- Seat height
- 760 mm
- Power
- 27.0 HP (20.1 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Cruiser built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A cruiser from Yamaha, built around a 248cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →45
out of 100Average
The Yamaha SRV 250S passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 81.5% of the time, 0.7 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 45% of models.
This covers every year of the model.
81.5%Passed first time
7.4%Failed outright
11.1%Fixed during test
22,000Typical miles
135Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki EL 252 | 65 Good | 103 |
| 2 | Honda CMX 250 Rebel | 50 Average | 3,675 |
| 3 | Yamaha SRV 250S | 45 Average | 135 |
| 4 | Yamaha XV 250 S Virago | 44 Average | 855 |
| 5 | Kawasaki EN 500 | 35 Below average | 6,754 |
| 6 | Yamaha XV250 Virago | 25 Below average | 123 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 248.0 ccm
- Power
- 27.0 HP (20.1 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1878 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 49.0 x 66.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.8:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1390 mm
- Overall length
- 2095 mm
- Overall width
- 720 mm
- Overall height
- 1055 mm
- Seat height
- 760 mm
- Dry weight
- 143.8 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 11.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double-cradle
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Front tyre
- 90/90-18
- Rear tyre
- 110/90-18
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc | 248 cc |
| Dry weight | 144 kg | 144 kg | 144 kg | 144 kg |
| Seat height | 760 mm | 760 mm | 760 mm | 760 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L | 11 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha SRV 250S?
The 1996 Yamaha SRV 250S has a Capacity of 248.0 ccm (15.13 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha SRV 250S have?
The 1996 Yamaha SRV 250S has a Power of 27.0 HP (20.1 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha SRV 250S have?
The 1996 Yamaha SRV 250S has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha SRV 250S?
The 1996 Yamaha SRV 250S has a Torque of 24.0 Nm (2.4 kgf-m or 17.7 ft.lbs).
How much does the Yamaha SRV 250S weigh?
The 1996 Yamaha SRV 250S has a Dry weight of 143.8 kg (317.0 pounds).
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