2016 Yamaha YZ250 vs 2015 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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| Spec | 2016 Yamaha YZ250 | 2015 Yamaha YZ250 |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 250cc 2-stroke | 250cc 2-stroke |
| Displacement | — | — |
| Bore × stroke | — | — |
| Cooling | — | — |
| Induction | Single carburetor (YSS-16) | Single carburetor (YSS-15) |
| Power valve | — | — |
| Starter | Electric starter | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic damping | Double A-arm with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers |
| Front travel | 120 in | 200 in |
| Rear travel | 150 in | 195 in |
| Front brake | 300mm | 300mm |
| Rear brake | 245mm | 245mm |
| Front wheel | — | — |
| Rear wheel | — | — |
| Seat height | 34.6 in | 745 in |
| Wheelbase | 59.8 in | 53.9 in |
| Weight | 180 lb (Dry weight) | 200 lb (Dry weight (with fuel and oil)) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.3 gal | 1.8 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).