Yamaha XT225 (Serow): review, history, specs

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Class: enduro

Production: 1985-2007

Successor: Yamaha XT250 (Serow)

Models
Yamaha XT225W Serow

(1KH/1RF/2LN)

(Japan)

1985-1987

Yamaha XT225W Serow

(3RW)

(Japan)

1989-1993

Yamaha XT225W Serow

(4JG1/4JG2/4JG3/4JG4)

(Japan)

1993-1996

Yamaha XT225W Serow (1985-1987)
Yamaha XT225W Serow (1989-1993)
Yamaha XT225W Serow (1993-1996)
Models
Yamaha XT225WE Serow

(4JG5/4JG6)

(Japan)

1997-1998

Yamaha XT225WE Serow

(5MP)

(Japan)

2000-2004

Yamaha XT225

(4BE/5RK)

(Europe, North America)

1992-2007

Yamaha XT225WE Serow (1997-1998)
Yamaha XT225WE Serow (2000-2004)
Matching model Yamaha XT225W Serow (Japan, 3RW, 1989-1993)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1985 Japan Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow

Code: 1KH

1986 Japan Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow

Code: 1RF0

1987 Japan Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow

Code: 2LN0

1989 Japan Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow

Code: 3RW1

1991 Japan Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow

Code: 3RW2

1992 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225D

Code: 3RW3, 3RW4; 4BE3

1993 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225E

Code: 3RW5, 4JG1; 4BE6

1994 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225F

Code: 4BE9

1995 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225G

Code: 4JG2, 4JG3; 4BEC

1996 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225W Serow; Yamaha XT225H

Code: 4JG4; 4BEF

1997 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225J

Code: 4JG5; 4BEJ

1998 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225K

Code: 4JG6; 4BEM

1999 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225L

Code: 4BER

2000 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225M

Code: 5MP1; 4BEU

2001 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225N

Code: 4BEW (California), 4BEV (USA), 4BEX (Europe)

2002 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225P

Code: 5MP2; 4BEY (USA), 5RK1 (California), 5RK2 (Europe)

2003 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225R

Code: 5MP3; 5RK3 (USA), 5RK4 (California), 5RK5 (Europe)

2004 Japan; Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225WE Serow; Yamaha XT225S

Code: 5MP4; 5RK6 (USA), 5RK7 (California), 5RK8 (Europe)

2005 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225T

Code: 5RK9 (USA), 5RKA (California), 5RKB (Europe)

2006 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225V

Code: 5RKC (USA), 5RKD (California), 5RKE (Europe)

2007 Europe, North America Name: Yamaha XT225W

Code: 5RKF (USA), 5RKG (California), 5RKH (Europe)

Specifications

Yamaha XT225 (Serow): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2055 mm / 80,9 in – XT225W (1985-1987)

2070 mm / 81,5 in

Overall width 825 mm / 32,5 in – XT225W (1985-1987)

800 mm / 31,5 in – XT225W (1989-1999), XT225 (Europe, North America)

805 mm / 31,7 in – XT225WE (2000-2004)

Overall height 1160 mm / 45,7 in – XT225W (1985-1999), XT225 (Europe, North America)

1140 mm / 44,9 in – XT225WE (2000-2004)

Seat height 810 mm / 31,9 in
Wheelbase 1350 mm / 53,1 in
Ground clearance 285 mm / 11,2 in
Dry weight 102 kg / 225 lbs – XT225W (1985-1987)

106 kg / 234 lbs – XT225W (1989-1999), XT225 (Europe, North America)

108 kg / 238 lbs – XT225WE (2000-2004)

Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Diamond (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork, 225 mm / 8,85 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with mono-shock, 190 mm / 7,48 in
Front tire size 2.75-21 (4PR) – XT225W (1985-1996), XT225 (Europe, North America)

2.75-21 (45P) – XT225WE (1997-2004)

Rear tire size 120/80-18 (62P)
Front brake Single disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum – XT225W (1985-1993), XT225 (Europe, North America)

Single disc, 220 mm, 1-piston caliper – XT225W (1993-2004, 4JG+)

Fuel capacity 7,6 l / 2,0 US gal – XT225W (1985-1987)

8,8 l / 2,3 US gal – XT225W (1989-1996), XT225 (Europe, North America)

10,0 l / 2,6 US gal – XT225W (1997-2004)

Trail 102 mm / 4,0 in
Fuel economy / consumption 1,67 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225W (1985-1993)

1,85 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225W (1993-1996)

1,82 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225WE (1997-1999)

2,17 l / 100 km (60 km/h) – XT225WE (2000-2004)

ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke 70,0 x 58,0 mm
Displacement 223 cm³ (13,6 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves
Max. power 20,0 hp (14,7 kW) / 8000 rpm
Max. torque 18,0 Nm (1,9 kg-m) / 7000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed 120 km/h (74 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 1x Mikuni BST34
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.318
Final reduction
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


3.090

2.000

1.428

1.125

0.925

0.793

ELECTRICAL Ignition CDI
Alternator A.C. magneto, 14V 10A at 5000 rpm
Battery capacity 12V-6Ah

Images

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Videos

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Manuals

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