2013 Kawasaki KX65 vs 2023 Yamaha YZ250

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2013 Kawasaki KX65 2013 Kawasaki KX65

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
60.0 kg / 132.2 lbs
2023 Yamaha YZ250 2023 Yamaha YZ250

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
ColoursLime GreenTeam Yamaha Blue
Warranty-30 Day Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Width (in.)29.9 inches32.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,120 mm1481 mm
Wheelbase (in.)44.1 inches58.3 inches
StorageFront and rear rack-
Ground Clearance (in.)12.0 inches14.2 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)305 mm361 mm
Height (in.)37.6 inches50.8 inches
Height (mm)955 mm1290 mm
Length (in.)62.6 inches86.0 inches
Length (mm)1,590 mm2184 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.9 inches38.4 inches
Seat Height (mm)759 mm975 mm
Width (mm)759 mm826 mm
Seat Height759 mm / 29.9 in.975 mm / 38.4 in.
Wheelbase1,120 mm / 44.1 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in.
Height955 mm / 37.6 in.1290 mm / 50.8 in.
Length1,590 mm / 62.6 in.2184 mm / 86.0 in.
Width759 mm / 29.9 in.826 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)-0.80 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-0.85 US quarts
Wet Weight (lbs.)132.2 pounds227.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity (gal.)1.00 gallons2.11 US gallons
Wet Weight (kg)60.0 kg103.0 kg
Fuel Capacity (l)3.79 litres8.00 litres
Fuel Capacity3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons8.00 litres / 2.11 US gallons
Wet Weight60.0 kg / 132.2 lbs103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs
Performance
Max Torque59.00 Nm (6.0 kgf-m or 43.5 ft.lbs) @ 5250 Revolutions-
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)1.8 x 1.6 inches2.6 x 2.8 inches
Displacement (cc)64.70 cc249.0 cc
Displacement (ci)3.95 cubic inches15.19 cubic inches
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Bore x Stroke (mm)44.5 x 41.6 mm66.4 x 72.0 mm
Engine Detail-Reed-valve inducted
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni VM24SSCarburettor. Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S
Compression Ratio8.4:110.6:1
Engine Lubrication-Premix
IgnitionDigital CDICDI
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System4-
Drivetrain
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Primary Drive2WD / 4WD, shaftConstant-mesh
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)-11.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-315 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)-300 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-12.4 inches
Trail (mm)61 mm122 mm
Trail (in.)2.4 inches4.8 inches
Frame TypeSemi-double-cradle, high-tensile steelSemi-double cradle, aluminium
Suspension - Front33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in.KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable
Suspension - RearUni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4KYB® single shock; fully adjustable
Rake27.0°27.7°
Trail61 mm / 2.4 in.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 Diameter (mm)200 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)7.9 inches-
Brakes - FrontSingle discSingle disc
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc
Rims-Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres
Tyres - Front60/100-1480/100-21
Tyres - Rear80/100-12-