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YZ250 - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
The 2025 Yamaha YZ250 is a competitive-level motocross bike engineered for serious amateur and professional off-road racers. Powered by a liquid-cooled 249cc two-stroke single with aggressive power delivery, it excels in high-speed track environments and demands skilled riders comfortable with sharp throttle response and technical terrain.
2025
General information | |
| Color Options | Team Yamaha Blue |
| Price | US$ 7999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Category | Cross / motocross |
| Year | 2025 |
| Model | Yamaha YZ250 |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Carburettor. Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S |
| Bore x Stroke | 66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Engine Details | Reed-valve inducted |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Capacity | 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.81 litres (1.80 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 361 mm (14.2 inches) |
| Overall Width | 826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2184 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1290 mm (50.8 inches) |
| Seat Height | 975 mm (38.4 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 103.0 kg (227.0 pounds) |
YZ250 dimensions and frame | |
| Wheels | Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-19 |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 315 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | KYB® single shock; fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Front Suspension | KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable |
| Trail | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, aluminium |
Other specs | |
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| Warranty | 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty |
| Oil capacity | 0.80 litres (0.85 US quarts) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 27.7° |
| Driveline | Constant-mesh |
| Lubrication system | Premix |
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