The Yamaha YZ250 is Yamaha's 250cc two-stroke motocrosser, a model with roots in the 1970s and one of the few two-strokes that has remained in production through the four-stroke era.
It uses a liquid-cooled 249cc two-stroke single with Yamaha's YPVS power valve, in an aluminium frame with Kayaba suspension. A 2024 update brought a new chassis and bodywork. It is a closed-course competition machine. Rivals include the KTM 250 SX, Husqvarna TC 250 and GasGas MC 250.
| Year | Photo | Engine | Power | Weight | Seat | Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 975 mm | 45 |
| 2026 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 975 mm | 45 |
| 2025 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 975 mm | 46 |
| 2024 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 975 mm | 46 |
| 2023 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 975 mm | 46 |
| 2022 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 970 mm | 46 |
| 2021 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 970 mm | 46 |
| 2020 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 976 mm | 46 |
| 2019 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 976 mm | 46 |
| 2018 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 976 mm | 46 |
| 2017 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 976 mm | 46 |
| 2016 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 976 mm | 46 |
| 2015 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 46 |
| 2014 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 46 |
| 2013 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 46 |
| 2012 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 46 |
| 2011 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 46 |
| 2010 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 46 |
| 2009 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 46 |
| 2008 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 45 |
| 2007 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 993 mm | 45 |
| 2006 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 96 kg | 997 mm | 39 |
| 2005 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 97 kg | 991 mm | 46 |
| 2004 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 97 kg | 990 mm | 46 |
| 2003 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 98 kg | 990 mm | 45 |
| 2002 | ![]() |
249 cc | 46 hp | 98 kg | 990 mm | 45 |