A roadsport model that mounted the Dragstar1100 type air-cooled V-twin engine on its beautiful Italian taste body. Both the design and production was taken place in Italy.
This XT250 was the first YAMAHA 4-stroke 250cc dual-purpose model. It pursued its maneuverability on off-road courses by making its body light and compact.
It was based on the big naked sports model, CB1300SF. By having a half cowl that also had wind protection effect, it made the long-distance high-speed drive comfortable.
It was designed based on the concept of the "contemporary MACH III". Its exterior design was also unique, such as its original headlight, distinct frame shape, or the right side two-pipe silencer.
The succeeding model of the EN400. Like EN, it had a GPZ400S type engine whose water-cooled parallel two-cylinders were remodeled for the mid-low speed range.
It was the middle-sized version of the 600V, which was sold from 1987. It was a long-distance touring model that had a 18L tank, a large fairing, and a 21-inch front wheel.
While its competitors, like Kawasaki FX, had switched over to the 4-cylinder, Honda held on to the 2-cylinder OHC 3-valve. They confronted its rivals by upgrading its suspension parts.