The Yamaha YZ250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 96.2 kg (212 lb).
Key specifications
2008-2023Model years
249 ccDisplacement
96.2 kgDry weight
993 mmSeat height
7.9 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
381 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2008 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Compression ratio
201120158.9:1
2016202310.6:1
Engine type
2013Single cylinder, four-stroke
Final drive
2012Constant-mesh 5-speed
Front brakes
2012Single disc. Hydraulic
20132014Single disc. Hydraulic disc.
2015Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
2016201748mm fork, separate air/oil function fork
20182023KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable
Front tire
2010201180/100-M21
201280/100-21
201380/100-M
2014202380/100-21
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Hydraulic
2015Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear suspension
2012Fully adjustable single shock
2015Fully adjustable single shock
20162017Monocross rear suspension system
20182023KYB® single shock; fully adjustable
Rear tire
2012110/90-19
20142023110/90-19
Fuel capacity
201120157.95 L (2.10 US gal)
201620238.00 L (2.11 US gal)
Ground clearance
20162018367 mm (14.4 inches)
20192023361 mm (14.2 inches)
Overall height
201620181,299 mm (51.1 inches)
202220231,290 mm (50.8 inches)
Overall length
201620182,147 mm (84.5 inches)
202220232,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width
20162021827 mm (32.6 inches)
2022813 mm (32.0 inches)
2023826 mm (32.5 inches)
Rake
2013201528.0°
2018202327.7°
Seat height
20162020976 mm (38.4 inches)
20212022970 mm (38.2 inches)
2023975 mm (38.4 inches)
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, two-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 993 mmClearance 381 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/80-M21 front / 110/90-M19 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/80-M21 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 110/90-M19 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Cross / motocross |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 66.4 x 72 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Ignition | CDI |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable single shock, 12.4-in travel |
| Front wheel travel | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 80/80-M21 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-M19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 96.2 kg (212 lb) |
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| Seat height | 993 mm (39.1 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,177 mm (85.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 828 mm (32.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,306 mm (51.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 381 mm (15.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.94 L (2.10 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Price as new | US$ 6399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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