The XT 250 will replace the older models MC 258 and MC 409, offering superior benefits in rough terrain and areas with limited or no road infrastructure.
Ideal for military motorcyclists responsible for the fast delivery of messages and supplies – even under demanding conditions.
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Military adaptation
According to the Power Power and FMV (the Armed Forces’ materials in Sweden), the motorcycles will receive:
- Color scheme adapted to military use
- Reinforced luggage carriers
- Skiing parties, for use in Nordic winter operations
- These requirements meet the need for range, payload and mobility in demanding terrain
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The 1,000 units are scheduled to be delivered in 2026, with the implementation and training plan starting the spring of the same year.
International context
The use of motorcycles as operating vehicles is nothing new. In today’s conflicts, as in Ukraine, these machines have proven to be decisive for logistics and attack operations in wooded and mountainous areas. Their speed reduces the risk of being detected by drones and mines, and provides effective maneuverability.
Swedish planners explicitly showed “lessons from modern conflicts”, and emphasized the importance of light and flexible vehicles to support scattered operations and secure survival in disputed environments.
About Yamaha XT 250
The XT 250 is a compact and proven dual-sport motorcycle with air cooled 250 cc engine. It was originally produced in the 1980s and returned in 2008 with updated versions (injection from 2013).
Sources and pictures: fmv | defence-blog | Wikimedia | Yamaha Motor Company. This content was created with the help of KI and reviewed by the editorial staff.
