2017 Yamaha YZ250FX vs 2016 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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Spec2017 Yamaha YZ250FX2016 Yamaha YZ250FX
Class250cc 4-stroke250cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (YSS-10)Single carburetor
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 travel280 in120 in
Rear travel165 in150 in
Front brake300mm300mm
Rear brake245mm245mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height34.2 in694.5 in
Wheelbase58.7 in53.1 in
Weight190 lb (Dry weight (with full tank of fuel))200 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity4.6 gal1.7 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).