| General |
| Colours | Team Yamaha Blue | Team Yamaha Blue |
| Warranty | 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty | 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 335 mm | 361 mm |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 13.2 inches | 14.2 inches |
| Seat Height | 970 mm / 38.2 in. | 975 mm / 38.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1476 mm / 58.1 in. | 1481 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Height | 1285 mm / 50.6 in. | 1290 mm / 50.8 in. |
| Length | 2174 mm / 85.6 in. | 2184 mm / 86.0 in. |
| Width | 826 mm / 32.5 in. | 826 mm / 32.5 in. |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 0.90 litres | 0.80 litres |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 0.95 US quarts | 0.85 US quarts |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.06 litres / 1.60 US gallons | 8.00 litres / 2.11 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 106.1 kg / 234.0 lbs | 103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs |
| 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 |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.0 x 2.1 inches | 2.6 x 2.8 inches |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 77.0 x 53.6 mm | 66.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Displacement (cc) | 250.0 cc | 249.0 cc |
| Displacement (ci) | 15.26 cubic inches | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Engine Detail | - | Reed-valve inducted |
| Fuel System | Injection. Mikuni, 44mm | Carburettor. Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S |
| Compression Ratio | 13.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Engine Lubrication | Wet sump | Premix |
| Ignition | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Valve System | 4 | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet clutch | - |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | Constant-mesh | Constant-mesh |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Bilateral beam aluminum frame | Semi-double cradle, aluminium |
| Suspension - Front | KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable | KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | KYB fully adjustable single shock | KYB® single shock; fully adjustable |
| Rake | 26.8° | 27.7° |
| Trail | 119 mm / 4.7 in. | 122 mm / 4.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 310 mm / 12.2 in. | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 318 mm / 12.5 in. | 315 mm / 12.4 in. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rims | Bridgestone® Battlecross tyres | Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres |
| Tyres - Front | 80/100-21 | 80/100-21 |