2013 Yamaha XT250 Receives Fuel Injection

TheYamaha XT250dual sport is getting a fuel injection system for the 2013 model year, replacing the previous model’s 33mm Teikei carburetor.

Apart from fuel injection and new graphics, the only other changes are a new TCI ignition system in place of the 2012 model’s CDI ignition, and a slightly larger gas tank (2.6 gallons versus 2.4 gallons on last year’s model). The 249cc air-cooled SOHC engine and five-speed transmission remains unchanged.

Suspension is still provided by a 35mm telescopic fork with 8.9-inches of travel and a swingarm with rebound-adjustable monoshock with 7.1-inches of travel. Braking is provided by 245mm front and 203mm rear disc brakes.

The new fuel injection system adds a slight boost to fuel economy withYamahaclaiming the 2013 XT250 gets 76 mpg compared to the 2012 model’s 73 mpg claim.

The 2013 Yamaha XT250 will be available this month for $5190 in white with blue graphics. This represents a $100 increase from the carbureted 2012 model (in contrast,Kawasakiraised the price of its Ninja 250R by $200 for 2012 but still isn’t offering fuel-injection for the U.S. version. Just saying.)

Yamaha also announced a number of other returning models for 2013, with just color and graphical updates from their previous model year versions. These returning models include theYZ450F,YZ250F,YZ250,YZ125,YZ85motocross bikes, theWR250Foff-road bike, theWR250Rdual-sport, theZuma 125andZuma 50Fscooters and theStar V-Star Customcruiser.

[Source: Yamaha]