Yamaha DragStar 250 / V-Star 250 (VG02J / VG05J) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
249cc Air-Cooled 60-Degree V-Twin SOHC 4-Valve Carburetor (Chain Cruiser) · Source: Yamaha DragStar 250 / V-Star 250 (VG02J / VG05J) (2000–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Yamaha DragStar 250 / V-Star 250 (VG02J / VG05J) (2000–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2000–Present Yamaha DragStar 250 / V-Star 250 (VG02J / VG05J) (chassis VG02J/VG05J/5KR/3LS) requires 1.4 L (1.48 US qt) of SAE 10W-40 (JASO MA2, API SG or higher) engine oil for a drain-only change and 1.6 L (1.69 US qt) with filter service (4X7-13440-90 / HF145). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI front (80/100-18M/C 47P) and 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI rear (130/90-15M/C 66P), paired with 2× NGK CR6HSA spark plug(s) and a YTZ7S / YB10L-A2 battery.
Drain only: 1.4 L (1.48 US qt)
R 200 kPa (2.00 bar)
Est. Range: ~295 km (183 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 10W-40 (Alt: SAE 20W-40) · JASO MA2 · API SG or higher |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 1.4 L (1.48 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 1.6 L (1.69 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 1.8 L (1.90 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | 4X7-13440-90 / HF145 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 43 N·m (31.7 lb-ft / 4.38 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 80/100-18M/C 47P · Rear: 130/90-15M/C 66P (Tube-Type Spoke Rim) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 175 kPa / 1.75 bar / 25 PSI Rear: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 200 kPa / 2.00 bar / 29 PSI Rear: 225 kPa / 2.25 bar / 33 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK CR6HSA × 2 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTZ7S / YB10L-A2 (12V 6.0–10Ah AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 520 Sealed O-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–35 mm slack and lube regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air-Cooled 60-Degree V-Twin Engine (No liquid coolant) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 249 cc · 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm · 20.6 N·m (15.2 lb-ft) @ 6,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 670 mm (26.4 in) · 147 kg (324 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 9.5 L (2.5 US gal) · ~31 km/L → ~295 km (183 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,000 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 5,000 km / 10,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 15,000 km / 10,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 12,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Carrying forward the Virago XV250’s jewel-like 60-degree air-cooled V-twin in a longer 670 mm-seat chassis from 2000 (XVS250), it remains in production in North America as the V-Star 250.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Chain-driven unlike its shaft-driven 400/650 siblings, refill 1.6 L with internal paper element HF145 (1.4 L drain-only) of SAE 10W-40 JASO MA2 oil.