Apakah Yamaha bakal mendatangkan V-Star 250 untuk menyaingi Honda Rebel? konfigurasi mesin wow banget V-Twin!

Penulis lihat ada motor menarik di Yamaha Canada, yaitu Yamaha V-Star 250. Motor ini menurut penulis bisa menyaingi rebel. Apalagi Honda masih belum mendatangkan Honda Rebel 300. Dari sisi tampilan menurut penulis lebih sip daripada Honda Rebel karena nggak setengah setengah.

Spesifikasinya menurut penulis jauh lebih retro daripada Honda Rebel. Sepertinya cocok banget untuk penggemar rpm rendah. Harga di kanada juga setara dengan R3 non ABS. Jauh lebih terjangkau daripada rebel. Torsi 15.2 ft-lb lebih besar dari Rebel 250 12.4 ft-lb (model lama), entah Rebel 300 berapa, yang jelas separuh dari Rebel 500 32.9 ft-lb. Berat 147kg, lebih ringan daripada Honda Rebel 300 yang 165kg, atau Honda Rebel 500 yang 185kg.

Suaranya juga ok, ngebas, hasil dari mesin V-twin overstroke yang mengutamakan tarikan di rpm rendah, beda jauh dari motor sport:

 

Apalagi setelah di modif, basnya jadi keluar banget

Beberapa fitur lain yang menarik adalah tinggi tempat duduk yang cuma 685mm. Posisi duduk juga nyantai banget.

Sebagai perbandingan berikut gaya mengendarai Honda Rebel:

Berikut list fitur lengkapnya:

• 249cc, air-cooled, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, 60 degree, V-twin.

• authentic, air-cooled V-Twin engine design
• long stroke engine design means lots of low end torque
• very linear, novice friendly power delivery

SOHC, 2-valve cylinder heads.

• tradition & simple 2- valve design
• basic rocker arm valve actuation… simple design that is easy to maintain / adjust
• chromed head covers add style

Air-cooled engine design.

• excellent heat dissipation for consistent power delivery
• cooling fins have been designed for good cooling even in stop & go traffic
• simple, classic design

Automatic cam chain tensioners reduce mechanical noise & simplify maintenance.

Traditional “bore-able” cylinder.

• in the event of an issue, cylinder can be over bored

Forged aluminum pistons.

• less reciprocating mass for fast engine response
• reduced mechanical vibration for excellent reliability

Single pin style crankshaft.

• design accentuates V-twin engine character, pulse feel & sound

Wet sump lubrication system with easy access element type oil filter.

Single Mikuni BDS26 carb.

• featuring an accelerator pump for crisp throttle response
• convenient handle bar mounted choke lever
• excellent fuel economy

Classic, chromed air box

• houses an easy access, washable (re-useable) foam air filter
• washable design reduces tune-up costs

5-speed transmission.

• ensures extremely usable, cruiser-friendly power delivery
• 5th gear is an overdrive gear for reduced engine rpms at higher speeds
• light, easy clutch lever pull

Chain drive, final drive.

• chain drive provides the most efficient transfer of power (Vs. shaft drive systems)

Maintenance-free transistor controlled ignition (TCI).

• produces a strong spark for fast starts
• provides precise ignition timing / mapping for optimum engine performance at all rpms

Shorty, 2 into 2 exhaust system.

• short design, chromed, shot gun style mufflers produce a low, throaty V-Twin growl
• heat shields protect rider & passenger from hot components

Air Injection System injects fresh air into exhaust ports to fully burn any unburnt fuel, reducing exhaust emissions.