2019 Yamaha YZ250 vs 2016 Yamaha YZ250

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

2019 Yamaha YZ250Yamaha
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250cc 2-stroke
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Spec2019 Yamaha YZ2502016 Yamaha YZ250
Class250cc 2-stroke250cc 2-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetorSingle carburetor (YSS-16)
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front suspension43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic damping43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic damping
Front travel120 in120 in
Rear travel150 in150 in
Front brake300mm300mm
Rear brake245mm245mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height694.5 in34.6 in
Wheelbase53.1 in59.8 in
Weight200 lb (Dry weight)180 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity1.7 gal4.3 gal
MSRP$6,999

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).