Motocross Bikes
2024Yamaha YZ250F
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The 2024 Yamaha YZ250F is a competitive 250cc four-stroke motocross bike designed for intermediate to advanced amateur racers and serious off-road enthusiasts. Known for its responsive power delivery and agile handling, it features adjustable engine maps via the Yamaha Power Tuner App for personalized performance tuning. With its electric starter, modern lithium-ion battery, and lightweight construction at 106.1 kg, it delivers reliability and precision for both training and competition.
- Capacity
- 250.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 92.5 kg
- Seat height
- 970 mm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW)
What’s new for the 2024 Yamaha YZ250F
vs the 2023| Spec | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 24.4 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.0 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM | 24.3 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 17.9 ft.lbs) @ 10200 RPM |
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed purely for motocross and off-road track competition, prioritizing light weight, sharp handling, and high-rev four-stroke power delivery over any road-going comfort or practicality.
- Built for
- A raw, focused competition tool that rewards active, aggressive riding input with explosive acceleration out of corners and razor-sharp direction changes.
- Not ideal for
- Not for commuters, passengers, long-distance touring riders, or anyone seeking a comfortable, low-maintenance street-legal machine.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 250.0 ccm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW)
- Torque
- 24.3 Nm (2.5 kgf-m) @ 10200 RPM
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4649 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 77.0 x 53.6 mm
- Compression
- 13.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCI
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Multiplate wet clutch
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1476 mm
- Overall length
- 2174 mm
- Overall width
- 826 mm
- Overall height
- 1285 mm
- Seat height
- 970 mm
- Dry weight
- 92.5 kg
- Wet weight
- 106.1 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.10 litres
- Ground clearance
- 335 mm
- Oil capacity
- 0.90 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Bilateral beam aluminum frame
- Front suspension
- KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable
- Rear suspension
- KYB fully adjustable single shock
- Front wheel travel
- 310 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 318 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.8°
- Trail
- 119 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic.
- Front brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Hydraulic.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 245 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 100/90-19
Other
- Color options
- Team Yamaha Blue
- Comments
- Adjustable Engine Maps. Yamaha Power Tuner App. Torque is a rear-wheel dyno figure.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2002 | 2008 | 2015 | 2021 | 2024 | 2027 |
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| Capacity | 249 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Dry weight | 97 kg | 93 kg | 93 kg | 93 kg | 93 kg | 93 kg |
| Seat height | 998 mm | 986 mm | 965 mm | 970 mm | 970 mm | 970 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.8 L | 6.8 L | 6.1 L | 6.1 L | 6.1 L | 6.1 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Yamaha YZ250F?
The 2024 Yamaha YZ250F has a Capacity of 250.0 ccm (15.26 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha YZ250F have?
The 2024 Yamaha YZ250F has a Power of 43.0 HP (31.6 kW).
How many gears does the Yamaha YZ250F have?
The 2024 Yamaha YZ250F has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha YZ250F?
The 2024 Yamaha YZ250F has a Torque of 24.3 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 17.9 ft.lbs) @ 10200 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha YZ250F weigh?
The 2024 Yamaha YZ250F has a Dry weight of 92.5 kg (203.9 pounds).
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