2020 Yamaha XTZ250 in Colombia June 2025 (Fully equipped)



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Basics

$4,000 (17,500,000 cop)

2020 Yamaha XTZ250
1 owner from new
~48,000km / 30,000miles (Will be ~5,000km more when finished)
All servicing & maintenance complete as per manual
Major services and strips downs at 20k & 40k
Lots of history and receipts.
2x set of keys.


Description

My South American travel companion ‘Figaro’ is up for sale after 5 years of ownership. After buying him new in Colombia in 2020, in three separate trips I will have completed my South American loop down to Ushuaia and back. I am currently on route to Colombia to finish in June 2025.

He’s been totally reliable since leaving the showroom in Medellin, having only needed the regular maintenance as per the manual and a new clutch sensor that was faulty when it was first delivered which they replaced. Anything else he’s needed he’s gotten, the vast majority of which were done by Yamaha dealerships or specialists at major cities along the way.

During the pandemic I fully prepared him for the long journey with many ‘off-road adventure’ upgrades, some of which I had brought from the UK, some are custom made, and some that became available during the first year of the bikes’ release in early 2020.

The bike has been used as it was designed for as a long-range dual-sport, on all types of terrain from single track to highways. The bike is most suited for twisty mountain roads and trails, but is light enough (150kg from factory) to handle more technical single track and is happy to cruise all day long between 80-90kph on highways if required. It will do 100kph+ but at the cost of comfort and fuel economy. I’ve been all the way up to 5000m and the bike performed admirably without needing any adjustments. I documented a fair bit of my trips with Figaro on my instagram (@jackinthesaddle), mixed with trips on other bikes.

It has never wanted for anything as it was important for me to keep him reliable and ready before, during and after each trip where it was kept in dry storage. Although he’s not aesthetically perfect and shows signs of use as a proper adventure bike he is solid, well maintained and reliable.

When I finish this leg of the journey (and my ownership) he’ll be going back into the Yamaha dealership for a major service and check-up to prepare him for his next adventure. I’ll also be tidying him up aesthetically, treating some minor surface rust spots from stone chips and friction between luggage / boots on the bars.

I have a friend/contact in Bogota that can help with transferring ownership to the new owner, which should take 3 to 4 days. Once you have your new ownership card you will be able to cross borders with ease throughout South America as I have.

I can also provide a list of recommended things to bring that work well with the setup like additional luggage items and tools (as I am taking some with me to my other bike) and a few useful spare parts for the luggage you can get on ebay/amazon.

I’m also happy to stay in touch and answer any questions about the bike during your travels.

Range
With his standard 14L tank it has roughly around 350-400km range. I’ve had it go to 450km with favourable conditions and using the generous 3.7L reserve. Only once in Bolivia and once in Argentina did I need to carry extra fuel (in plastic bottles), and that was by choice as I was taking some long, off-the-beaten path routes.

Fuel economy
Average of 30-35km/l when cruising at 80-90kph,
Average of 28-30km/l off tarmac.

Size
It has a full size frame, very similar to a CRF250/300 (I own a CRF300Rally and it has a very similar feel). I’m 5’10 (178cm), with 33cm inseam and my boots are flat on the floor. The riding position is about right for me and not cramped. With the bars adjusted and with the off-road wide pegs standing is also comfortable.

Suspension
The suspension is far better (firmer) than my CRF300 Rally which I had to upgrade to cope with my luggage. On the highest pre-load this bike handled it all just fine, even with an occasional pillion.

Five years on, if I were to plan on doing it all again I think this is still the best choice available on the continent, if the focus was a solo ‘go anywhere’ adventure bike. It’s light, simple, economical, easy to get parts (it’s made in Brazil and sold throughout south america) but also has the modern touches that make life easier/safer with front ABS, fuel-injection, LED lights, and digital display computer with fuel gauge, rev counter, fuel economy readings, trip computer etc.

For full specs and details of the bike you can see them on the Yamaha Colombia website:
https://www.incolmotos-yamaha.com.co.../xtz250a/2266/


Bike Modifications / Accessories

No expense was spared kitting him out for proper adventure riding. All are in good working condition (though will show signs of use):

TheSouthTrack Long distance footpegs / Apoya pies larga distancia
TheSouthTrack Kick stand sensor protector / Protector sensor gato lateral
TheSouthTrack Rear pannier rack / SOPORTE MALETA TRASERA
TheSouthTrack Kick stand wide base / Base gato lateral
TheSouthTrack Kick Headlight protector / PROTECTOR FAROLA
TheSouthTrack Rear brake pump guard / Protector bomba freno trasero
TheSouthTrack Tank protector kit / KIT PROTECTOR TANQUE
Fireparts Skid plate / Pechera
Fireparts Windscreen / Cúpula
Fireparts Engine guard bars
Mastech Aux LED lights 900 lumens
Custom made rear pannier racks by @GUSTAVOPASQUALE
Arrow Titanium/Carbon exhaust w/ Enduristan luggage heatshield
Custom removable baffle by @GUSTAVOPASQUALE
Multiparts Radiator protector
Oxford heated adventure grips (HOT) (opened for cleaning and resealed)
Acerbix X-Factory handguards
Custom shorter levers
Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara tyres
Handlebar crossbar and pad
Custom made large 4” tooltube
New battery (40k)
Quadlock mount & vibration damper
Quadlock USB-A x1 (QC)
Oxford USB-A x2

Note: Handlebar buttons, gopro mount and ram ball not included as I will be taking them with me.


Included luggage, accessories & tools

2x Lomo engine guard bags (fair condition. Not water tight so recommend to use with interior dry bags if needed)
2x Enduristan Blizzard XL panniers (fair condition. Waterproof. Some repairs to straps and seams but still work well).
2x Enduristan Fender Bags L (attached to underside of Blizzard panniers using straps and clips). One is not completely water tight, recommend interior dry bags if needed).
1x Enduristan Tool roll with comprehensive toolkit
1x Original yamaha toolkit
1x Oxford Aquatex Camo cover (stored in tooltube).
1x Knox disc lock and reminder cable (Alarm feature no longer working)
1x Cable lock (large) for helmet
1x Sheep wool seat cover
2x Inner tubes
1x Bag of glues & lubricants, tape, cable ties etc
1x Mastech service jack stand

Riding gear

My full riding gear, armor, boots and helmet is also available if required. This would be negotiated separately.

Please feel free to get in touch!

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