Yamaha YZ 250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZ 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 97.5 kg (215 lb).

Key specifications

2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Model years
249 ccDisplacement
97.5 kgDry weight
1,485 mmWheelbase
391 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20022004200520062007
Year-specific specification changes

The 2002 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
20049.0:1
20059.1:1
20068.9:1
20079.2:1
Dry weight
200497 kg (213.8 lb)
2005106 kg (233.7 lb)
2006200796 kg (211.6 lb)
Front brakes
2005Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front tire
200480/90-21
200580/80-21
200680/90-M21
200780/80-M21
Rear brakes
2005Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Rear tire
20042005110/90-19
20062007110/90-M19
Wheelbase
20051,486 mm (58.5 inches)
200620071,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance
2005335 mm (13.2 inches)
2006385 mm (15.2 inches)
2007381 mm (15.0 inches)
Overall height
20051,308 mm (51.5 inches)
20061,309 mm (51.5 inches)
20071,306 mm (51.4 inches)
Overall length
20062,184 mm (86.0 inches)
20072,177 mm (85.7 inches)
Overall width
2005828 mm (32.6 inches)
2007828 mm (32.6 inches)
Rear wheel travel
2006125 mm (4.9 inches)

How the Yamaha YZ 250 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.

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.

Dimensions compared with Yamaha average

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

Overall length2,182 mm
This bike

2,182

Yamaha avg

2,082

5% above average.

Overall width827 mm
This bike

827

Yamaha avg

823

Close to average.

Overall height1,302 mm
This bike

1,302

Yamaha avg

1,172

11% above average.

Wheelbase1,485 mm
This bike

1,485

Yamaha avg

1,416

5% above average.

Ground clearance391 mm
This bike

391

Yamaha avg

181

116% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,485 mmClearance 391 mm
80/100-21 51M front / 110/90-19 62M rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire size 110/90-19 62M
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
Bore/stroke ratio 0.92:1 (Undersquare)

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 8.8:1
Cooling system Liquid

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire 110/90-19 62M

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 97.5 kg (215 lb)
Overall length 2,182 mm (85.9 inches)
Overall width 827 mm (32.6 inches)
Overall height 1,302 mm (51.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 inches)
Ground clearance 391 mm (15.4 inches)

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.