The Yamaha YZ250FX motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 112.9 kg (249 lb).
Key specifications
2015-2023Model years
250 ccDisplacement
112.9 kgWet weight
965 mmSeat height
7.6 LFuel tank
1,466 mmWheelbase
325 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
201520162017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Front suspension
20182023KYB® spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping; fully adjustable
Fuel system
20162020Injection. Keihin® 44mm
20212023Injection. Mikuni 44mm
Rear suspension
20182023KYB® single shock; full adjustable
Wet weight
20202023111.1 kg (245 lb)
Wheelbase
202020231,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
202020238.33 L (2.20 US gal)
Ground clearance
20202023320 mm (12.6 inches)
Overall height
202020211,270 mm (50.0 inches)
Overall length
202020232,174 mm (85.6 inches)
Rake
2018201926.3°
2020202327.2°
Seat height
20202023955 mm (37.6 inches)
Trail
20182019114 mm (4.5 inches)
20202023117 mm (4.6 inches)
How the Yamaha YZ250FX 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.
Displacement250 cc
Low 49 ccAverage 550 ccHigh 1,852 cc
About 55% lower than the Yamaha database average. Around the 41st percentile across Yamaha models.
Wet weight112.9 kg
Low 72.1 kgAverage 186.3 kgHigh 348.7 kg
About 39% lighter than the Yamaha database average. Around the 17th percentile across Yamaha models.
Seat height965 mm
Low 635 mmAverage 793 mmHigh 989 mm
About 22% taller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 96th percentile across Yamaha models.
Fuel capacity7.6 L
Low 4 LAverage 13 LHigh 24 L
About 42% smaller than the Yamaha database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Yamaha models.
This model Yamaha database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Single cylinder, four-stroke • 250 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,466 mmSeat 965 mmClearance 325 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-21 front / 110/100-18 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
90/90-21 |
| Rear tire size |
110/100-18 |
| Front tire width |
90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
21 in |
| Rear tire width |
110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
100% |
| Rear rim diameter |
18 in |
| Engine oil capacity |
1.50 L (1.59 US qt) |
Model information
| Category |
Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
250 cc (15.26 cu in) |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Oil capacity |
1.50 L (1.59 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension |
KYB Speed-Sensitive System |
| Rear suspension |
KYB Fully adjustable single shock |
| Front wheel travel |
310 mm (12.2 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
318 mm (12.5 inches) |
| Rake |
25.0° |
| Trail |
76 mm (3.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Front tire |
90/90-21 |
| Rear tire |
110/100-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight |
112.9 kg (249 lb) |
| Seat height |
965 mm (38.0 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,164 mm (85.2 inches) |
| Overall width |
826 mm (32.5 inches) |
| Overall height |
1,280 mm (50.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,466 mm (57.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance |
325 mm (12.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
7.57 L (2.00 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Team Yamaha Blue/White |
| Factory warranty |
30 Day Limited Factory Warranty |
| Price as new |
US$ 7890. 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.