Yamaha YZ250F Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Yamaha YZ250F motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 92.5 kg (204 lb).

Key specifications

2008-2023Model years
250 ccDisplacement
92.5 kgDry weight
986 mmSeat height
6.8 LFuel tank
1,468 mmWheelbase
371 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
2020202313.8:1
Displacement
20152017252 cc (15.38 cu in)
Front brakes
2012Single disc. Hydraulic
20132014Single disc. Hydraulic disc. Hydraulic disc.
20152023Single disc. Hydraulic.
Front suspension
20122014KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel
20152023KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable
Front tire
200980/80-21
2010201280/100-21
2015202380/100-21
Rear brakes
2012Single disc. Hydraulic
20152023Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear suspension
20122023KYB Fully adjustable single shock
Rear tire
2009110/90-19
20102023100/90-19
Wheelbase
201020111,466 mm (57.7 inches)
201220231,476 mm (58.1 inches)
Front wheel travel
20152023310 mm (12.2 inches)
Fuel capacity
201020116.43 L (1.70 US gal)
201220166.06 L (1.60 US gal)
201720187.50 L (1.98 US gal)
201920236.06 L (1.60 US gal)
Ground clearance
20102011376 mm (14.8 inches)
20122014378 mm (14.9 inches)
20152018325 mm (12.8 inches)
20192023335 mm (13.2 inches)
Ignition
20152023TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Overall height
201020111,303 mm (51.3 inches)
201220141,306 mm (51.4 inches)
201520181,280 mm (50.4 inches)
201920231,285 mm (50.6 inches)
Overall length
201020112,159 mm (85.0 inches)
201220142,169 mm (85.4 inches)
201520182,164 mm (85.2 inches)
201920232,174 mm (85.6 inches)
Rake
2013202028.0°
2022202326.8°

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 250 cc (15.26 cu in)
Bore × stroke 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition CDI
Starter Kick

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
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear wheel travel 305 mm (12.0 inches)
Rake 26.0°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/80-M21
Rear tire 100/90-M19

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 92.5 kg (204 lb)
Seat height 986 mm (38.8 inches)
Overall length 2,162 mm (85.1 inches)
Overall width 826 mm (32.5 inches)
Overall height 1,300 mm (51.2 inches)
Wheelbase 1,468 mm (57.8 inches)
Ground clearance 371 mm (14.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.81 L (1.80 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Blue/white, white/red
Price as new US$ 6249. 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.