2023 Yamaha YZ250 vs 2023 Yamaha YZ250X
Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).
Yamaha
Yamaha| Spec | 2023 Yamaha YZ250 | 2023 Yamaha YZ250X |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 250cc 2-stroke | 250cc 2-stroke |
| Displacement | 249cc | 249cc |
| Bore × stroke | 66.4 × 72 mm | 66.4 × 72 mm |
| Cooling | — | — |
| Induction | Single carburetor (Yamaha YZ250) | Single carburetor (Yamaha YZ250X) |
| Power valve | — | — |
| Starter | Electric starter | Electric starter |
| Transmission | 4-speed | 6-speed |
| Front suspension | Double A-arm with coil springs and telescopic forks | 41mm inverted cartridge fork with hydraulic damping |
| Front travel | 11.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Rear travel | 12.4 in | 12.4 in |
| Front brake | 280mm | 280mm |
| Rear brake | 256mm | 256mm |
| Front wheel | — | — |
| Rear wheel | — | — |
| Seat height | 38.4 in | 38.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 53.5 in | 54.1 in |
| Weight | 200 lb (Dry weight (with fuel and oil)) | 269 lb (Dry weight (with full tank of fuel and chain lube)) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.7 gal | 1.7 gal |
| MSRP | $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).