Is the Yamaha XT225 serow a good bike?
Small, punchy, economical and very fun, the 2001 Serow carries on the love riders have always shown to the Yamaha XT225 Serow. The low seat makes this bike fell quite reassuring, even for riders with very little experience and shorter ones.
What kind of transmission does a 1999 Yamaha XT225 have?
Just like the XT350, the 1999 XT225 spells dual-sport convenience, but in an even more manageable package. This bike still comes with a very useable 6-speed transmission mated to the 223cc air-cooled SOHC single, putting the rider in control while operating the XT225 on both asphalt and single-track paths.
How big is the fuel tank on a Yamaha XT225?
The front suspension was a Telescopic 36mm air-adjustable fork, 8.9 in. travel while the rear was equipped with a Adjustable link monocross. The XT225 was fitted with a 2.3 Gallon (8.70 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 238.1 pounds (108.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 53.11 inches (1349 mm) long.
Small, punchy, economical and very fun, the 2001 Serow carries on the love riders have always shown to the Yamaha XT225 Serow. The low seat makes this bike fell quite reassuring, even for riders with very little experience and shorter ones.
When was the Yamaha XT250 serow made?
Hi Little Joe, the Yamaha XT250 was built in the early/mid ’80’s and has nothing in common with the Serow range and is a sleeved down version of the bigger XT’s. The XT225 is licenced built in Brasil and has slight differences (mainly in the plastics, lighting etc) but uses most of the engine parts etc.
What’s the difference between a XT and a serow?
Last year Yamaha started production of the 225cc bikes replacement which resulted in the XT250 Serow. This is a totally new machine, again looking at the ethos of the original 225 cc version of a light weight chassis and a high torque yet quiet engine.
Just like the XT350, the 1999 XT225 spells dual-sport convenience, but in an even more manageable package. This bike still comes with a very useable 6-speed transmission mated to the 223cc air-cooled SOHC single, putting the rider in control while operating the XT225 on both asphalt and single-track paths.