At Purpose Built Moto (PBM) down in Australia, Tom Gilroy and his squad are hardly ever inclined to take the easy route. They most certainly don’t do things by halves, so each and every one of ...

During the same year, Yamaha launched its first motorcycle, the YA-1, which was equipped wit... read more On paved roads or on the forest trails, the 2009 MY XT250 feels at home. A true dual-sport ...

The venerable Yamaha XT250 is back for one more year at the very least. With a low seat height and neutral handling, the little dual sport makes for an ideal beginner bike. It is especially ...

At roughly 291 pounds, the XT250 is ideal for novices and smaller riders. It has a low 32.7-inch seat, an electric start, and a 249 cc, four-stroke engine that produces 19 horsepower. The Yamaha ...

Although it might seem like the Yamaha XT250 has been around forever, in its current guise it has “only” been around since 2008. We say “only” because its direct competitors have also been ...