2025 Yamaha YZ250F vs 2023 KTM 250 SX-F

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

Spec2025 Yamaha YZ250F2023 KTM 250 SX-F
Class250cc 4-stroke250cc 4-stroke
Displacement250cc
Cooling
InductionMikuni fuel injection, 44mmSingle overhead camshaft (SOHC) with four valves per cylinder
Power valve
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front travel12.2 in120 in
Rear travel12.3 in150 in
Front brake270mm310mm
Rear brake240mm280mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height38.2 in730 in
Weight231 lb190 lb
MSRP$3,499

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).