Scooters

2012Yamaha X-City 250

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The 2012 Yamaha X-City 250 is a practical automatic scooter designed for urban commuters seeking accessible everyday transportation. Its 250cc single-cylinder engine delivers modest power with fuel injection efficiency, while the automatic transmission and lightweight design make it ideal for navigating city traffic. Known for reliability and ease of use rather than performance, it suits riders prioritizing convenience over speed.

Capacity: 249.8 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Seat height: 790 mm
Power: 20.9 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7500 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering45%

City riding85%

Daily riding78%

Touring38%

Two-up50%

Track10%

Best for: Designed primarily as an urban commuter scooter for weaving through traffic and easy daily transport.
Built for: A practical, no-fuss city scooter with modest performance but easy, relaxed handling.
Not ideal for: Not suited for highway touring, long-distance comfort, or any off-road use.

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Units

At 790mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Yamaha X-City 250, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 degrees and a slightly forward 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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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 249.8 ccm
Power: 20.9 HP (15.4 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque: 21.5 Nm (2.2 kgf-m) @ 5800 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1267 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 69.0 x 66.8 mm
Compression: 10.0:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: TCI
Lubrication system: Wet sump

Transmission

Transmission type: Automatic
Final drive: Belt

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1470 mm
Overall length: 2175 mm
Overall width: 785 mm
Overall height: 1430 mm
Seat height: 790 mm
Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Wet weight: 173.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 10.50 litres
Ground clearance: 165 mm

Chassis & suspension

Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Unit Swing
Front wheel travel: 100 mm
Rear wheel travel: 105 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc
Front brakes diameter: 270 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-16
Rear tyre: 140/70-15

Other

Color options: Grey, white, black

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	2008	2010	2012	2014	2016
Capacity	250 cc	250 cc	250 cc	250 cc	250 cc
Dry weight	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg
Seat height	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm	790 mm
Fuel capacity	10.5 L	10.5 L	10.5 L	10.5 L	10.5 L