| General |
| Colours | Team Yamaha Blue | Orange/white/grey |
| Warranty | 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 13.2 inches | 13.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 335 mm | 354 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1285 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 85.6 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.1 inches | 58.9 inches |
| Height (in.) | 50.6 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1476 mm | 1495 mm |
| Width (in.) | 32.5 inches | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 38.2 inches | 37.7 inches |
| Width (mm) | 826 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 970 mm | 958 mm |
| Length (mm) | 2174 mm | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 99.4 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 106.1 kg | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 234.0 pounds | - |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 0.95 US quarts | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 0.90 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 6.06 litres | 7.20 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.60 US gallons | 1.90 US gallons |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 219.1 pounds |
| Performance |
| Mods from previous model | New 2.15-inch wide rear rim paired with premium 110-width Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tire serves up increased traction. New lightweight rear hub, rear sprocket and drive chain reduce unsprung weight and driveline inertia. | - |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.0 x 53.6 mm | 66.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.0 x 2.1 inches | 2.6 x 2.8 inches |
| Displacement (ci) | 15.26 cubic inches | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 250.0 cc | 249.0 cc |
| Engine Detail | - | Reed intake |
| Fuel System | Injection. Mikuni, 44mm | - |
| Compression Ratio | 13.8:1 | - |
| Engine Lubrication | Wet sump | - |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Vitesco Technologies EMS |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | Constant-mesh | 5/8 x 1/4´ chain. |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Trail (mm) | 119 mm | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 310 mm | 310 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 12.2 inches | 12.2 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 318 mm | 300 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 12.5 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Frame Type | Bilateral beam aluminum frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Suspension - Front | KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | KYB fully adjustable single shock | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Rake | 26.8° | 26.1° |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rims | Bridgestone® Battlecross tyres | CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked. Dunlop Geomax MX 3S tires. |
| Tyres - Front | 80/100-21 | 80/100-21 |