1996Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid
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The 1996 Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid is a Japanese enduro bike powered by a 249cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine making 28 hp and 27.1 Nm. It weighs 113 kg dry and has a 6-speed gearbox and a 10.2-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 113.0 kg
- Seat height
- 914 mm
- Power
- 28.0 HP (20.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Enduro/off-road bike built for its class - off-road and technical terrain.
- Built for
- An enduro/off-road bike from Yamaha, built around a 249cc 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 highway touring or pillion comfort.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →The 1996 Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 79.2% of the time, 3.0 points below expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 37% of models.
All years of this model: 31 / 100 (below average) from 1,961 tests.
All years of this model.
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki KLE500 | 43 Average | 9,578 |
| 2 | Suzuki DR 350 SE | 43 Average | 5,876 |
| 3 | Husaberg FE 400 E | 42 Average | 449 |
| 4 | Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid | 31 Below average | 1,961 |
| 5 | Yamaha XT 350 | 29 Below average | 4,781 |
| 6 | Cagiva Canyon 500 | 25 Below average | 747 |
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
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 28.0 HP (20.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM
- Torque
- 27.1 Nm (2.8 kgf-m) @ 7000 RPM
- Engine type
- Single
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2478 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 73.0 x 59.6 mm
- Compression
- 10.3:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1405 mm
- Overall length
- 2096 mm
- Overall width
- 836 mm
- Overall height
- 1260 mm
- Seat height
- 914 mm
- Dry weight
- 113.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 10.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 305 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks, Coil air spring oil damper
- Rear suspension
- Monocross, Single shock, link-type, w/adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 280 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 280 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single 245mm disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single 220mm disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 3.00-21
- Rear tyre
- 4.60-18
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 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 113 kg | 113 kg | 113 kg |
| Seat height | 914 mm | 914 mm | 914 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 10.2 L | 10.2 L | 10.2 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 33 Below average | 36 Below average | 37 Below average |
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 TT-R 250 Raid?
The 1996 Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid have?
The 1996 Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid has a Power of 28.0 HP (20.6 kW) @ 8500 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid have?
The 1996 Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid?
The 1996 Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid has a Torque of 27.1 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.0 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid weigh?
The 1996 Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid has a Dry weight of 113.0 kg (249.1 pounds).
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