2022 Yamaha YZ250FX vs 2020 Kawasaki KX250

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

Spec2022 Yamaha YZ250FX2020 Kawasaki KX250
Class250cc 4-stroke250cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (Yamaha YZ250FX)Single carburetor (KX250F) or EFI (KX250)
Power valve
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front travel130 in130 in
Rear travel120 in127 in
Front brake290mm280mm
Rear brake280mm256mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height738.1 in34.2 in
Weight269 lb176 lb
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).