Category:
Entry-level/Commuter Motorcycle
Target Audience:
New riders, urban commuters, budget-conscious buyers
Competitors:
Honda CBF250, Suzuki GS250, Kawasaki Ninja 250 (depending on specific BR250 configuration, if it had variants)
Simplicity:
Known for user-friendly operation and maintenance
Reliability:
Yamaha's reputation for durable engines
Affordability:
Generally positioned as an accessible motorcycle
Primary Coverage:
Full Service and Repair
Secondary Coverage:
Maintenance, Rebuilding, Refurbishing, Restoration
Estimated Pages:
Likely 200-400 pages (typical for comprehensive service manuals)
Type:
Service Manual / Repair Manual
Language:
English (presumed, based on common availability for this market)
Powertrain:
Engine (top-end, bottom-end, cooling), Transmission (gearbox, clutch), Fuel System (carburetor, fuel lines, pump), Exhaust System
Chassis:
Frame, Suspension (front forks, rear shock), Steering, Wheels, Tires, Brakes (front and rear), Drive Chain/Belt
Electrical:
Ignition System, Lighting System, Charging System (stator, regulator/rectifier), Starting System (starter motor, battery), Wiring Diagrams, Gauges and Instruments
Bodywork And Trim:
Body panels, Seat, Handlebars, Fairings (if applicable), Graphics
Maintenance:
Routine checks, oil changes, filter replacements, chain adjustments, spark plug servicing, brake adjustments
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic charts, common problems and solutions, symptom-based troubleshooting
Repair:
Engine disassembly and reassembly, transmission overhaul, suspension fork rebuilds, brake caliper servicing, carburetor tuning, electrical component replacement
Refurbishment Restoration:
Component cleaning, painting, plating, part sourcing advice (implied by scope)
Depth:
Comprehensive (covers basic to advanced repair and overhaul)
Diagnostics:
Detailed diagnostic procedures for all major systems
Specifications:
Torque values, clearances, fluid types and capacities, electrical resistance values, performance data
PDF Quality:
High-resolution (assumed for a professional service manual)
Searchable Text:
Likely searchable (common for PDF service manuals)
Printable:
Yes (PDF format allows for printing)
Binding:
N/A (Digital PDF Download)
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital PDF Download)
Type:
Likely 250cc, Single-cylinder, 4-stroke (common for this class, but specific configuration needs manual confirmation)
Cooling System:
Air-cooled (most probable for this segment)
Bore X Stroke:
Unknown (specific to the BR250 engine)
Valve Train:
SOHC (Single Overhead Camshaft) or DOHC (Double Overhead Camshaft) - requires manual confirmation
Horsepower:
Estimated 18-25 HP (typical for a 250cc class commuter)
Torque:
Estimated 18-22 Nm (typical for a 250cc class commuter)
Carburetor Type:
Mikuni or Keihin carburetor (likely single barrel)
Fuel Capacity:
Estimated 10-14 Liters (typical for a commuter motorcycle)
Engine Oil Specification:
Yamalube 4-stroke motorcycle oil, SAE 10W-40 or 20W-50 (API SG or higher, JASO MA)
Engine Oil Capacity W Filter:
Approximately 1.4 - 1.8 Liters (requires manual confirmation)
Length:
Unknown (specific to BR250)
Width:
Unknown (specific to BR250)
Height:
Unknown (specific to BR250)
Wheelbase:
Unknown (specific to BR250)
Dry Weight:
Estimated 130-150 kg (typical for a 250cc commuter)
Curb Weight:
Estimated 145-165 kg (with fluids)
Front Tire Size:
Likely 90/90-18 or 100/80-17 (requires manual confirmation)
Rear Tire Size:
Likely 110/90-17 or 120/80-17 (requires manual confirmation)
Wheel Type:
Spoked wheels or cast alloy wheels (model dependent)
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A (Motorcycle safety is rated differently than cars, typically focusing on rider protection features and handling dynamics)
Braking System:
Front: Disc brake; Rear: Drum brake or Disc brake (model dependent)
ABS:
Not typically available on this class of motorcycle in 2001
Lighting:
Halogen headlight, LED or incandescent taillight and turn signals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 3,000 - 5,000 km or 6 months (whichever comes first)
Chain Lubrication Adjustment:
Every 500 - 1,000 km or as needed
Spark Plug Replacement:
Every 10,000 - 15,000 km (depending on plug type)
Air Filter Cleaning Replacement:
Every 5,000 - 10,000 km or as needed based on conditions
Brake Fluid Flush:
Every 2 years (if applicable, depending on fluid type)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze, 50/50 mix with distilled water (if liquid-cooled, which is unlikely for this model)
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads, chain and sprockets, tires, clutch plates, carburetor jets (clogging with age/fuel quality)
Electrical Component Reliability:
Voltage regulator/rectifier failure (common in many older bikes), stator output degradation
Carburetor Issues:
Gumming of jets and passages due to stale fuel, vacuum leak issues
Yamaha Motor Corporation:
Founded in 1955, renowned for a wide range of motorcycles, musical instruments, and other motorized products. Known for innovation and performance.
Br250 Lineage:
The BR250 was likely part of Yamaha's line of smaller displacement, commuter-oriented motorcycles, possibly evolving from or being a precursor to other popular 250cc models. Specific history for the 'BR250' model might be less documented than core sportbikes or cruisers.
Production Years:
Likely produced in the late 1990s to early 2000s, with 2001 being a specific model year.
