2017 KTM 50 SX vs 2023 Yamaha YZ250

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2017 KTM 50 SX 2017 KTM 50 SX

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
91.5 pounds
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
CommentsThe engine power can be restricted to 5.5 hp with a kit.-
ColoursOrange/white/blackTeam Yamaha Blue
Warranty-30 Day Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Length (mm)-2184 mm
Width (in.)-32.5 inches
Width (mm)-826 mm
Height (in.)-50.8 inches
Length (in.)-86.0 inches
Height (mm)-1290 mm
Seat Height (in.)26.9 inches38.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)252 mm361 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)9.9 inches14.2 inches
Wheelbase (in.)40.6 inches58.3 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,032 mm1481 mm
Seat Height (mm)684 mm975 mm
Seat Height684 mm / 26.9 in.975 mm / 38.4 in.
Wheelbase1,032 mm / 40.6 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in.
Height-1290 mm / 50.8 in.
Length-2184 mm / 86.0 in.
Width-826 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Oil Capacity (l)-0.80 litres
Wet Weight (lbs.)-227.0 pounds
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-0.85 US quarts
Wet Weight (kg)-103.0 kg
Dry Weight (kg)41.5-
Fuel Capacity (l)2.30 litres8.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)0.61 gallons2.11 US gallons
Dry Weight (lbs.)91.5 pounds-
Dry Weight41.5 kg / 91.5 lbs-
Fuel Capacity2.30 litres / 0.61 gallons8.00 litres / 2.11 US gallons
Wet Weight-103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs
Engine
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement (ci)2.99 cubic inches15.19 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)49.00 cc249.0 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm)39.5 x 40.0 mm66.4 x 72.0 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)1.6 x 1.6 inches2.6 x 2.8 inches
Engine DetailReed intake.Reed-valve inducted
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni TMXCarburettor. Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S
Compression Ratio-10.6:1
Engine LubricationMixture oil lubricationPremix
IgnitionSeletra 2p D36CDI
StarterKickElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchCentrifugal clutch-
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox1-speed5-speed
Primary Drive-Constant-mesh
Chassis
Trail (in.)-4.8 inches
Trail (mm)-122 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.1 inches11.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)205 mm300 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)185 mm315 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)7.3 inches12.4 inches
Frame TypeCentral-tube frame with double-cradleSemi-double cradle, aluminium
Suspension - FrontWP upside-down ? 35 mmKYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable
Suspension - RearWP shock absorberKYB® single shock; fully adjustable
Rake24.0°27.7°
Trail-122 mm / 4.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front205 mm / 8.1 in.300 mm / 11.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear185 mm / 7.3 in.315 mm / 12.4 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)6.3 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)160 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)6.3 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)160 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Four-piston calipers.Single disc
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.Single disc
RimsWire spokedDunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres
Tyres - Front-80/100-21