2012 Yamaha YZ250 vs 2023 KTM 300 SX

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2012 Yamaha YZ250 2012 Yamaha YZ250

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227.0 pounds
2023 KTM 300 SX 2023 KTM 300 SX

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
N/A
Full Specifications
General
ColoursBlue/White, White/RedOrange/white/grey
Warranty30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)-
Dimensions
Width (mm)828 mm-
Width (in.)32.6 inches-
Wheelbase (mm)1,481 mm1482 mm
Wheelbase (in.)58.3 inches58.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)993 mm958 mm
Seat Height (in.)39.1 inches37.7 inches
Ground Clearance (in.)15.0 inches13.9 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)381 mm354 mm
Height (in.)41.9 inches-
Height (mm)1,064 mm-
Length (in.)85.7 inches-
Length (mm)2,177 mm-
Weights & Capacities
Fuel Capacity (l)7.95 litres7.20 litres
Dry Weight (kg)-99.4
Fuel Capacity (gal.)2.10 gallons1.90 US gallons
Wet Weight (lbs.)227.0 pounds-
Wet Weight (kg)103.0 kg-
Dry Weight (lbs.)-219.1 pounds
Engine
Bore x Stroke (in,)2.6 x 2.8 inches2.8 x 2.8 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)66.4 x 72.0 mm72.0 x 72.0 mm
Displacement (cc)249.00 cc293.2 cc
Displacement (ci)15.19 cubic inches17.89 cubic inches
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)-
Stroke-2-stroke
CO2-64.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Engine DetailReed-valve inducted-
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin PWK38SInjection
Compression Ratio8.9:1-
Engine LubricationWet sump-
Fuel Consumption-2.79 litres/100 km (35.8 km/l or 84.31 mpg)
IgnitionCDIVitesco Technologies EMS
StarterElectricElectric
Valve System5-
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate, wetWet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
Primary DriveConstant-mesh 5-speedX-Ring 5/8 x 1/4´ chain
Chassis
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)315 mm310 mm
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)12.4 inches12.2 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)300 mm300 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)11.8 inches11.8 inches
Frame TypeHybrid steel and aluminum frame with a Controlled- Fill aluminum subframe and cast aluminum swingarmCentral double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel
Suspension - FrontSpeed-Sensitive System inverted forkWP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm
Suspension - RearFully adjustable single shockWP XACT Monoshock with linkage
Rake-26.5°
Electrical Systems
Lighting systemDual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)9.8 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)9.6 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)245 mm-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)250 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Brakes - RearSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Tyres - Front21/7-101.60-21
Tyres - Rear110/90-19-