Sportbikes
2016Yamaha YZF-R25
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The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 is a twin-cylinder sports bike for newer riders, sold mainly in Asia. Its liquid-cooled 249cc parallel twin drives through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A 780 mm seat and 14-litre tank make it a sporty, practical machine.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 144.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 30.0 HP (21.9 kW) @ 12000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed for sporty commuting and weekend backroad fun rather than outright speed or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- A revvy, high-strung small-capacity twin that rewards keeping it in the higher RPM range for its best performance.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for riders wanting high-speed highway cruising, heavy touring loads, or off-road capability.
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
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 30.0 HP (21.9 kW) @ 12000 RPM
- Torque
- 22.6 Nm (2.3 kgf-m) @ 10000 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2083 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 60.0 x 44.1 mm
- Compression
- 11.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TC
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet, multiple-disc coil spring
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1380 mm
- Overall length
- 2090 mm
- Overall width
- 720 mm
- Overall height
- 1135 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Wet weight
- 144.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Oil capacity
- 2.40 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Diamond
- Front suspension
- Telescopic forks
- Rear suspension
- Linked monoshock with spring preload adjustment
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 114 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 95 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Other
- Color options
- Matte grey, blue
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 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 250 cc | 250 cc |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14.3 L | 14.3 L | 14 L | 14 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 YZF-R25?
The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Yamaha YZF-R25 have?
The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 has a Power of 30.0 HP (21.9 kW) @ 12000 RPM.
How many gears does the Yamaha YZF-R25 have?
The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Yamaha YZF-R25?
The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 has a Torque of 22.6 Nm (2.3 kgf-m or 16.7 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM.
How much does the Yamaha YZF-R25 weigh?
The 2016 Yamaha YZF-R25 has a Wet weight of 144.0 kg (317.5 pounds).
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