2010 Yamaha YZ250 vs 2009 Yamaha YZ250

Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).

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250cc 2-stroke
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250cc 2-stroke
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Spec2010 Yamaha YZ2502009 Yamaha YZ250
Class250cc 2-stroke250cc 2-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetorSingle carburetor (Yamaha YZ250)
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front suspension43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic dampingDouble A-arm with coil springs and telescopic forks
Front travel120 in130 in
Rear travel150 in120 in
Front brake300mm280mm
Rear brake245mm256mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height745 in695 in
Wheelbase52.3 in53.5 in
Weight190 lb (Dry weight)200 lb (Dry weight (with fuel and oil))
Fuel capacity1.8 gal1.7 gal
MSRP$6,749$4,999

Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).