The XT 250 will replace the most dated MC 258 and MC 409 models, offering higher performance on off -road land and in areas with limited or non -existent road.
Ideal for military motorcyclists in charge of the rapid delivery of messages and supplies, even in difficult environmental conditions.
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Militarized configuration
According to Försvarsmakten and FMV (the Swedish agency for defense materials), the motorcycles will be equipped with:
- Specific camouflage coloring for military use
- Reinforced luggage racks
- Ski supports, for operations during the Nordic winter
- Adequate requirements in terms of autonomy, useful load and mobility on demanding land
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The 1,000 units will be delivered by 2026, with the start of the distribution and training scheduled for the spring of the same year.
International context
The use of motorcycles as operating vehicles is not new. In current conflicts, such as that in Ukraine, these means have proven fundamental for logistical and attack operations in forest or mountain environments. Their speed reduces the risk of detection by drones or mine and guarantees high maneuverability.
Swedish planners explicitly cited the “lessons learned from contemporary conflicts”, underlining the importance of light and agile vehicles to support dispersed operations and guarantee survival in hostile environments.
Information on the Yamaha XT 250
The XT 250 is a compact and tested dual-suport motorcycle, with a 250 cc air-cooled single cylinder engine. Originally produced in the 1980s, it returned to the market in 2008 with updated versions (electronic injection introduced in 2013).
Sources and images: fmv | defence-blog | Wikimedia | Yamaha Motor Company. This content was created with the help of the AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
