2015 Yamaha YZ250 vs 2014 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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Spec2015 Yamaha YZ2502014 Yamaha YZ250
Class250cc 2-stroke250cc 2-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (YSS-15)Single carburetor (YSS-10)
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission4-speed5-speed
Front suspensionDouble A-arm with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic damping
Front travel200 in120 in
Rear travel195 in150 in
Front brake300mm300mm
Rear brake245mm245mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height745 in34.6 in
Wheelbase53.9 in
Weight200 lb (Dry weight (with fuel and oil))209 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity1.8 gal1.7 gal
MSRP$4,699

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).