Yamaha Blaster 250 Specs, Weight, Horsepower and Top Speed

The Yamaha Blaster is a 324 lb all-terrain vehicle manufactured by Yamaha Motor Company from 1988 until 2006. It has a 17 horsepower engine and a top speed of 55 MPH. Blaster owners will best remember it for the specs it doesn’t have. The Blaster has no reverse, no automatic clutch and no electric start leaving it behind some of its competition in terms of model features, but that doesn’t matter to Blaster owners.

The blaster wasn’t known for its suspension or turning capabilities either, the rear bubble wheels scream of the old 3 wheeler days and some riders couldn’t adjust to the turning characteristics. Seat height is 29.1 inches. So how does the 2006 Yamaha blaster ATV leave us with fond memories?

Fun ! Despite its lack of stock performance the price meant being able to add aftermarket performance parts like an exhaust and new tires. The blaster shines in the dunes with its 195cc, 2-Stroke, Air Cooled motor.

When the throttle was pinned the blaster could more than keep up with a much more sophisticated ATV. When ridden aggressively the blaster performs. The rear will slide through turns and the power-band is excellent in the top ranges.