Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 103 kg (227 lb).

Key specifications

2022Year released
249 ccDisplacement
103 kgWet weight
970 mmSeat height
6.8 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
361 mmGround clearance

How the Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Racing compares

This compares the motorcycle with all Yamaha models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Yamaha database average.

Displacement249 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc

About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 37th percentile across Yamaha models.

Wet weight103 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg

About 45% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 13th percentile across Yamaha models.

Seat height970 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm

About 22% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 96th percentile across Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity6.8 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L

About 48% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 18th percentile across Yamaha models.

This model Yamaha database average

Yamaha database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Yamaha specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement37th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Yamaha models.

Wet weight13th

103 kg — heavier than about 13% of Yamaha models, or lighter than about 87%.

Seat height96th

970 mm — taller than about 96% of Yamaha models.

Fuel capacity18th

6.8 L — larger than about 18% of Yamaha fuel tanks in this database.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Yamaha models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,184 mm
This bike

2,184

Yamaha avg

2,082

5% above average.

Overall width813 mm
This bike

813

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,290 mm
This bike

1,290

Yamaha avg

1,172

10% above average.

Wheelbase1,481 mm
This bike

1,481

Yamaha avg

1,416

5% above average.

Seat height970 mm
This bike

970

Yamaha avg

793

22% above average.

Ground clearance361 mm
This bike

361

Yamaha avg

181

100% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 970 mmClearance 361 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 110/90-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21
Rear tire size 110/90-19
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 19 in
Engine oil capacity 0.80 L (0.85 US qt)
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Year released 2022

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 66.4 x 72 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Compression ratio 10.6:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin PWK38S
Ignition CDI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Premix
Oil capacity 0.80 L (0.85 US qt)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Multiplate wet

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semi-double cradle, aluminium
Front suspension KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable
Rear suspension KYB® single shock; fully adjustable
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rake 27.7°
Trail 122 mm (4.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 110/90-19
Wheels Dunlop® Geomax tyres

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 103 kg (227 lb)
Seat height 970 mm (38.2 inches)
Overall length 2,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall width 813 mm (32.0 inches)
Overall height 1,290 mm (50.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 361 mm (14.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.81 L (1.80 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Team Yamaha Blue/blue/green
Factory warranty 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty
Price as new US$ 7999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Yamaha models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Yamaha information before relying on them. Visit the official Yamaha website.