2018 Yamaha YZ250X vs 2017 Yamaha YZ250X

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

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250cc 2-stroke
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250cc 2-stroke
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Spec2018 Yamaha YZ250X2017 Yamaha YZ250X
Class250cc 2-stroke250cc 2-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (Yamaha YZ250X)
Power valve
StarterElectric starter
Transmission6-speed
Front suspension41mm inverted cartridge fork with hydraulic damping
Front travel130 in
Rear travel120 in
Front brake280mm
Rear brake256mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height738.1 in
Wheelbase54.1 in
Weight269 lb (Dry weight (with full tank of fuel and chain lube))
Fuel capacity1.73 gal
MSRP$8,500

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).