2016 Yamaha YZ250F vs 2015 Yamaha YZ250F

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

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250cc 4-stroke
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250cc 4-stroke
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Spec2016 Yamaha YZ250F2015 Yamaha YZ250F
Class250cc 4-stroke250cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (Yamaha YZ250F)Single carburetor (YSS-15)
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission6-speed4-speed
Front suspension41mm inverted cartridge fork with hydraulic dampingDouble A-arm with coil springs and telescopic shock absorbers
Front travel130 in200 in
Rear travel120 in175 in
Front brake290mm300mm
Rear brake285mm245mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height738.1 in34 in
Wheelbase54.1 in59.5 in
Weight269 lb (Dry weight (with full tank of fuel and chain lube))180 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity1.73 gal4.3 gal
MSRP$8,500$2

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).