2011 Yamaha YZ250 vs 2023 Kawasaki KX85

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2011 Yamaha YZ250 2011 Yamaha YZ250

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227.0 pounds
2023 Kawasaki KX85 2023 Kawasaki KX85

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
75.0 kg
Full Specifications
General
ColoursTeam Yamaha Blue/WhiteLime Green
Warranty30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)-
Dimensions
Seat Height (mm)993 mm830 mm
Length (mm)2,177 mm1830 mm
Length (in.)85.7 inches72.0 inches
Height (mm)1,306 mm1100 mm
Height (in.)51.4 inches43.3 inches
Seat Height (in.)39.1 inches32.7 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)15.0 inches11.4 inches
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches49.8 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm1265 mm
Width (in.)32.6 inches30.1 inches
Width (mm)828 mm765 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)381 mm290 mm
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)7.95 litres5.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons1.32 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)227.0 pounds165.3 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)103.0 kg75.0 kg
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 2.8 inches1.9 x 1.8 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)66.4 x 72.0 mm48.5 x 45.8 mm
Displacement (cc)249.00 cc84.0 cc
Displacement (ci)15.19 cubic inches5.13 cubic inches
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel ControlDOHC-
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin PWK38SCarburettor. Keihin 28mm
Compression Ratio8.9:110.9:1
Engine LubricationDry sumpPetrol mix
IgnitionCDICDI with digital advance
StarterElectricKick
Drivetrain
Clutch-Wet multidisc
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
Primary Drive2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain, Eccentric Adjustment-
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)300 mm275 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)11.8 inches10.8 inches
Trail (in.)-3.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)-275 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)-10.8 inches
Trail (mm)-97 mm
Frame TypeAluminiumHigh-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member
Suspension - FrontSpeed-Sensitive System inverted fork36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping
Suspension - RearFully adjustable single shock, 12.4-in travelUni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload
Rake-29.0°
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemDual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.6 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)245 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle discSingle disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle discSingle disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rims-Wire spoked
Tyres - Front21/7-1070/100-17
Tyres - Rear20/10-9-