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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Spec2016 Yamaha YZ2502015 Yamaha YZ250
Class250cc 2-stroke250cc 2-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (YSS-16)Single carburetor (YSS-15)
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission5-speed4-speed
Front suspension43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic dampingDouble A-arm with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Front travel120 in200 in
Rear travel150 in195 in
Front brake300mm300mm
Rear brake245mm245mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height34.6 in745 in
Wheelbase59.8 in53.9 in
Weight180 lb (Dry weight)200 lb (Dry weight (with fuel and oil))
Fuel capacity4.3 gal1.8 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).