2020 YAMAHA XT250
R I D E R E V I E W
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Performance-wise, the XT250
makes un-intimidating power, which
is great for newbies and casual trail
riders, or for those wanting something
fun and easy to execute those quick
trips to the grocery store on. It's an
economical motorcycle, too. The XT
holds a generous 2.6 gallons of fuel
and with a claimed 76 mpg, just a few
dollars will buy you many hours of
good cheap fun on the little Yamie.
Again, there is nothing scary or
intimidating at all about the XT's mo-
tor (or the whole motorcycle for that
matter). The experienced rider would
prefer more power, of course, but
the casual play rider or beginner who
is just looking for something relaxing
and easy-going to cruise around and
explore the hills on will love it for its
user-friendly demeanor.
Fuel injection is a huge bonus. Com-
pared to my wife's carbureted XT225,
the fuel injected XT250 is far better,
even my wife, who doesn't know the
difference between fuel injection and
Botox injection, can feel the difference.
Warm-up is instantaneous and throttle
response is much crisper and far more
(Above) The third-
generation Yamaha XT250
features fuel injection,
rock-solid reliability and
tons of fun. (Below) The
XT250 uses a digital
readout dash that can be
a little hard to read on a
sunny day.
