The XT 250 will replace the older MC 258 and MC 409 models and offer better off -road performance and limited or no infrastructure areas.
Ideal for military bikers providing quick delivery of messages and stocks even in demanding conditions.
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Military arrangement
According to Försvarsmakten and FMV (Swedish agencies for military material) motorcycles will be equipped with:
- By a military color scheme
- By reinforced luggage carriers
- Ski holders for winter operations in Nordic conditions
- Requirements for range, load capacity and mobility in difficult terrain
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The delivery of 1,000 units is planned for 2026, with deployment and training since the spring of the same year.
International context
The use of motorcycles as combat remedies is not new. In current conflicts, such as the one in Ukraine, they proved to be crucial in logistics and offensive operations in forest or mountain terrain. Their speed reduces the risk of drone detection, mines and ensures high maneuverability.
Swedish planners explicitly referred to “lessons from current conflicts” and emphasized the importance of light and skillful vehicles to support scattered operations and survival in the hostile environment.
About the Yamaha XT 250
The XT 250 is a compact and proven dual-sport motorcycle with 250cc air-cooled engine. Originally produced in the 80s, returned in 2008 with modernized versions (fuel injection since 2013).
Source and pictures: fmv | defence-blog | Wikimedia | Yamaha Motor Company. This content was created with AI and edited.
