2016 Yamaha YZ250FX vs 2015 Yamaha YZ250FX

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 YZ250FX2015 Yamaha YZ250FX
Class250cc 4-stroke250cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetorSingle carburetor (YSS-15)
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front suspension43 mm inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic damping43mm inverted cartridge fork with hydraulic damping and dual compression and rebound damping
Front travel120 in200 in
Rear travel150 in165 in
Front brake300mm300mm
Rear brake245mm245mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height694.5 in34.5 in
Wheelbase53.1 in
Weight200 lb (Dry weight)209 lb (Dry weight, fully assembled and ready to ride)
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).