2017 Yamaha YZ85 vs 2023 KTM 250 SX
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Full Specifications
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| General |
| Colours | Blue/White | Orange/white/grey |
| Warranty | 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty | - |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 13.0 inches | 13.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 330 mm | 354 mm |
| Height (in.) | 44.3 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,125 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 71.7 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 1,821 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 841 mm | 958 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 49.5 inches | 58.9 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,257 mm | 1495 mm |
| Width (in.) | 29.9 inches | - |
| Width (mm) | 759 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 33.1 inches | 37.7 inches |
| Seat Height | 841 mm / 33.1 in. | 958 mm / 37.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,257 mm / 49.5 in. | 1495 mm / 58.9 in. |
| Height | 1,125 mm / 44.3 in. | - |
| Length | 1,821 mm / 71.7 in. | - |
| Width | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 219.1 pounds |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.30 gallons | 1.90 US gallons |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 99.4 |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 71.2 kg | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 157.0 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 4.92 litres | 7.20 litres |
| Dry Weight | - | 99.4 kg / 219.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.92 litres / 1.30 gallons | 7.20 litres / 1.90 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 71.2 kg / 157.0 lbs | - |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 47.5 x 47.8 mm | 66.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 1.9 x 1.9 inches | 2.6 x 2.8 inches |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 249.0 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Engine Detail | Reed-valve-inducted | Reed intake |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Keihin PWK 28 | - |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | - |
| Ignition | CDI | Vitesco Technologies EMS |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | 5/8 x 1/4´ chain. |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 10.8 inches | 12.2 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 274 mm | 310 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 11.1 inches | 11.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 282 mm | 300 mm |
| Frame Type | Single-backbone, semi-double-cradle frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Suspension - Front | Inverted fork | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | Single shock | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Rake | 28.0° | 26.1° |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 274 mm / 10.8 in. | 310 mm / 12.2 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 282 mm / 11.1 in. | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 7.5 inches | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 190 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Rims | - | CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked. Dunlop Geomax MX 3S tires. |
| Tyres - Front | 70/100-17 | 80/100-21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 90/100-14 | - |