2010 Kawasaki KX65 vs 2023 Yamaha YZ250
Full specifications comparison •
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Full Specifications
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| General |
| Colours | Lime Green | Team Yamaha Blue |
| Warranty | - | 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty |
| Dimensions |
| Width (in.) | 29.9 inches | 32.5 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,120 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 44.1 inches | 58.3 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 759 mm | 975 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 29.9 inches | 38.4 inches |
| Length (mm) | 1,590 mm | 2184 mm |
| Length (in.) | 62.6 inches | 86.0 inches |
| Height (mm) | 955 mm | 1290 mm |
| Height (in.) | 37.6 inches | 50.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 305 mm | 361 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 12.0 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Width (mm) | 759 mm | 826 mm |
| Seat Height | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | 975 mm / 38.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,120 mm / 44.1 in. | 1481 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Height | 955 mm / 37.6 in. | 1290 mm / 50.8 in. |
| Length | 1,590 mm / 62.6 in. | 2184 mm / 86.0 in. |
| Width | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | 826 mm / 32.5 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.00 gallons | 2.11 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 3.78 litres | 8.00 litres |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 60.0 kg | 103.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 132.2 pounds | 227.0 pounds |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 0.80 litres |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 0.85 US quarts |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.78 litres / 1.00 gallons | 8.00 litres / 2.11 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 60.0 kg / 132.2 lbs | 103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs |
| Engine |
| Displacement (ci) | 3.95 cubic inches | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement (cc) | 64.70 cc | 249.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 44.5 x 41.6 mm | 66.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 1.8 x 1.6 inches | 2.6 x 2.8 inches |
| Engine Detail | - | Reed-valve inducted |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS | Carburettor. Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Premix |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | CDI |
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | Constant-mesh |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 315 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 12.4 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 300 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 11.8 inches |
| Trail (mm) | - | 122 mm |
| Trail (in.) | - | 4.8 inches |
| Frame Type | Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Semi-double cradle, aluminium |
| Suspension - Front | 33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in. | KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | UNI-TRAK single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 | KYB® single shock; fully adjustable |
| Rake | 27.0° | 27.7° |
| Trail | - | 122 mm / 4.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 315 mm / 12.4 in. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rims | - | Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres |
| Tyres - Front | 60/100-14 | 80/100-21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 80/90-12 | - |