Yamaha YZ250F Specs

2007 - 2022 • 8 variants

First introduced in 2007, the Yamaha YZ250F is a motocross bike that has seen 8 variants through 2022. The engine is a titanium-valves at 249.00 cc.

About the Yamaha YZ250F

The Yamaha YZ250F is a Cross / motocross motorcycle from Yamaha, produced from 2002 to 2023. This page provides a comprehensive technical reference for the Yamaha YZ250F, covering all available specification data including engine configuration, displacement, power output, dimensions, weight, and chassis details. Use the year selector above to find specifications for a specific model year. All data is sourced from manufacturer specifications and is intended as a technical reference for riders, mechanics, and enthusiasts.

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2002	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Oil Capacity (l)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1.20 litres	-	-	-	-	-	0.90 litres	0.90 litres	0.90 litres	0.90 litres	0.90 litres	0.90 litres	0.90 litres
Oil Capacity (Quarts)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.08 quarts	-	-	-	-	-	0.06 quarts	0.06 quarts	0.95 US quarts ↑	0.95 US quarts	0.95 US quarts	0.95 US quarts	0.95 US quarts
Ground Clearance (mm)	382 mm	382 mm	381 mm ↓	371 mm ↓	371 mm	371 mm	371 mm	376 mm ↑	376 mm	378 mm ↑	378 mm	378 mm	325 mm ↓	325 mm	325 mm	325 mm	335 mm ↑	335 mm	335 mm	335 mm	335 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)	15.0 inches	15.0 inches	15.0 inches	14.6 inches ↓	14.6 inches	14.6 inches	14.6 inches	14.8 inches ↑	14.8 inches	14.9 inches ↑	14.9 inches	14.9 inches	12.8 inches ↓	12.8 inches	12.8 inches	12.8 inches	13.2 inches ↑	13.2 inches	13.2 inches	13.2 inches	13.2 inches
Fuel Control	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Engine Type	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	V2	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement (ci)	15.19 cubic inches	15.19 cubic inches	15.19 cubic inches	15.19 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches ↑	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	-	-	15.38 cubic inches	-	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches	15.26 cubic inches
Displacement (cc)	249.00 cc	249.00 cc	249.00 cc	249.00 cc	250.00 cc ↑	250.00 cc	250.00 cc	250.00 cc	250.00 cc	250.00 cc	250.00 cc	250.00 cc	-	-	252.00 cc	-	250.0 cc	250.0 cc	250.0 cc	250.0 cc	250.0 cc
Comments	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4500 Ah Lithium Polymer battery. Range 75km. XOR is an abbreviation of Xtraordinary Object on Road. Foldable bike. French brand.	-	-	-	-	-	-	Power Tuner app.	-	Adjustable Engine Maps. Yamaha Power Tuner App.
Bore x Stroke (mm)	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	66.4 x 72.0 mm ↓	77.0 x 53.6 mm ↑	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm	77.0 x 53.6 mm
Bore x Stroke (in,)	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	2.6 x 2.8 inches ↓	3.0 x 2.1 inches ↑	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches	3.0 x 2.1 inches
Mods from previous model	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	New cylinder head with an improved intake port shape, new exhaust camshaft profile, a new silencer, and an updated ECU.	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.	-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)	9.4 inches	9.6 inches ↑	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	9.6 inches	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)	240 mm	245 mm ↑	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	245 mm	-	-	-	-	-
Stroke	4	2 ↓	2	4 ↑	4	4	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seat Height	998 mm / 39.3 in.	995 mm / 39.2 in. ↓	991 mm / 39.0 in. ↓	994 mm / 39.1 in. ↑	983 mm / 38.7 in. ↓	986 mm / 38.8 in. ↑	986 mm / 38.8 in.	988 mm / 38.9 in. ↑	988 mm / 38.9 in.	991 mm / 39.0 in. ↑	991 mm / 39.0 in.	991 mm / 39.0 in.	965 mm / 38.0 in. ↓	965 mm / 38.0 in.	965 mm / 38.0 in.	965 mm / 38.0 in.	965 mm / 38.0 in.	965 mm / 38.0 in.	970 mm / 38.2 in. ↑	970 mm / 38.2 in.	970 mm / 38.2 in.
Frame Type	-	Front suspension system	-	-	-	-	-	-	Yamaha Motor Home	Hybrid steel and aluminum frame with a Controlled- Fill aluminum subframe and cast aluminum swingarm	-	Aluminum Bilateral Beam frame	Aluminum Bilateral Beam frame	Aluminum Bilateral Beam frame	Aluminium frame with steel engine mounts	Bilateral beam aluminum frame	Bilateral beam aluminum frame	Bilateral beam aluminum frame	Bilateral beam aluminum frame	Bilateral beam aluminum frame	Bilateral beam aluminum frame
Dry Weight	96.5 kg / 212.7 lbs	97 kg / 213.8 lbs ↑	-	93.5 kg / 206.1 lbs	92.7 kg / 204.4 lbs ↓	92.5 kg / 204.0 lbs ↓	-	-	-	-	210.5 kg / 464.1 lbs	59 kg / 130.1 lbs ↓	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Brakes - Front	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic	Single disc. Hydraulic disc. Hydraulic disc.	Single disc. Hydraulic disc. Hydraulic disc.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.
Wheelbase	1,475 mm / 58.1 in.	1,475 mm / 58.1 in.	-	1,473 mm / 58.0 in.	1,468 mm / 57.8 in.	1,468 mm / 57.8 in.	1,468 mm / 57.8 in.	1,466 mm / 57.7 in.	1,466 mm / 57.7 in.	1,476 mm / 58.1 in. ↑	1,476 mm / 58.1 in.	1,476 mm / 58.1 in.	1,476 mm / 58.1 in.	1,476 mm / 58.1 in.	1,476 mm / 58.1 in.	1,476 mm / 58.1 in.	1476 mm / 58.1 in. ↑	1476 mm / 58.1 in.	1476 mm / 58.1 in.	1476 mm / 58.1 in.	1476 mm / 58.1 in.
Engine Detail	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Titanium valves	-	Titanium-valves	Titanium-valves	Titanium-valves	Titanium-valves	Titanium-valves	Titanium-valves	Titanium-valves	Titanium-valves	-	-
Fuel Capacity	-	-	6.81 litres / 1.80 gallons	7.00 litres / 1.85 gallons ↑	6.81 litres / 1.80 gallons ↓	6.81 litres / 1.80 gallons	6.81 litres / 1.80 gallons	6.43 litres / 1.70 gallons ↓	6.43 litres / 1.70 gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 gallons ↓	6.06 litres / 1.60 gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 gallons	7.50 litres / 1.98 gallons ↑	7.50 litres / 1.98 gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 US gallons ↓	6.06 litres / 1.60 US gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 US gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 US gallons	6.06 litres / 1.60 US gallons
Brakes - Rear	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic	Single disc	Single disc	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.	Single disc. Hydraulic.
Suspension - Front	-	Telescopic Fork	48mm Kayaba inverted cartridge fork w/adjustable compression and rebound damping	Upside-down telescopic fork	Telescopic Fork, coil spring/oil damper, 11.8´	Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork	Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork	Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork	Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork	KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel	KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel	KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable, 11.8-in travel	KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB Speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable	KYB speed-Sensitive System, inverted fork: fully adjustable
Suspension - Rear	-	Swing arm (linked type monocross)	Kayaba single shock w/adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping separate hi/lo-speed compression adjusters	Swing arm (link-type monocross)	Swingarm (link, suspension), coil spring/gas-oil damper, 12.4´	Fully adjustable single shock	Fully adjustable single shock	Fully adjustable single shock	Fully adjustable single shock	KYB Fully adjustable single shock	KYB Fully adjustable single shock	KYB Fully adjustable single shock	KYB Fully adjustable single shock	KYB Fully adjustable single shock	KYB Fully adjustable single shock	KYB fully adjustable single shock	KYB fully adjustable single shock	KYB fully adjustable single shock	KYB fully adjustable single shock	KYB fully adjustable single shock	KYB fully adjustable single shock
Fuel System	-	-	Carburettor	Carburettor. Keihin FCR37H	Carburettor	-	Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX37	Carburettor. Keihin® FCR MX37	Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX37	Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX39 ↑	Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX39	Carburettor. Keihin FCR MX39	Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), Keihin 44mm ↑	Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), Keihin 44mm	Injection. Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), Keihin 44mm	Injection. Keihin® fuel injection, 44mm ↑	Injection. Keihin® fuel injection, 44mm ↓	Injection. Mikuni fuel injection, 44mm	Injection. Mikuni, 44mm	Injection. Mikuni, 44mm	Injection. Mikuni, 44mm
Colours	-	Blue	Team Yamaha Blue/White	-	-	Blue/white, white/red	Team Yamaha Blue/White, White/Red	White/Red, Team Yamaha Blue/White	Black metallic/red	Blue/White, White/Red	Team Yamaha Blue/White, White/Red	Team Yamaha Blue/White, White/Red	Team Yamaha Blue/White, White/Red	Team Yamaha Blue/White, 60th Anniversary Yellow	Team Yamaha Blue/White, 60th Anniversary Yellow	Team Yamaha Blue, White	Team Yamaha Blue, White	Team Yamaha Blue, Gray	Team Yamaha Blue	Team Yamaha Blue	Team Yamaha Blue
Clutch	-	-	-	Wet, multiple-disc	-	-	-	-	-	Multiplate, wet	-	No clutch	-	Wet multi-disc	Wet multi-disc	Multiplate wet clutch	Multiplate wet clutch	Multiplate wet clutch	Multiplate wet clutch	Multiplate wet clutch	Multiplate wet clutch
Final Drive	-	-	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)	Chain (final drive)
Rims	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Bridgestone® M403A tyres	Bridgestone® M403A tyres ↑	Bridgestone® M403A tyres	Bridgestone® Battlecross tyres	Bridgestone® Battlecross tyres	Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tires.
Height	1,303 mm / 51.3 in.	1,303 mm / 51.3 in.	1,308 mm / 51.5 in.	1,294 mm / 50.9 in. ↓	1,300 mm / 51.2 in.	1,300 mm / 51.2 in.	1,300 mm / 51.2 in.	1,303 mm / 51.3 in.	1,303 mm / 51.3 in.	1,306 mm / 51.4 in.	1,306 mm / 51.4 in.	1,306 mm / 51.4 in.	1,280 mm / 50.4 in. ↓	1,280 mm / 50.4 in.	1,280 mm / 50.4 in.	1,280 mm / 50.4 in.	1285 mm / 50.6 in. ↑	1285 mm / 50.6 in.	1285 mm / 50.6 in.	1285 mm / 50.6 in.	1285 mm / 50.6 in.
Length	2,165 mm / 85.2 in.	2,165 mm / 85.2 in.	2,182 mm / 85.9 in. ↑	2,170 mm / 85.4 in. ↓	2,159 mm / 85.0 in. ↓	2,162 mm / 85.1 in.	2,162 mm / 85.1 in.	2,159 mm / 85.0 in.	2,159 mm / 85.0 in.	2,169 mm / 85.4 in. ↑	2,169 mm / 85.4 in.	2,169 mm / 85.4 in.	2,164 mm / 85.2 in.	2,164 mm / 85.2 in.	2,164 mm / 85.2 in.	2,164 mm / 85.2 in.	2174 mm / 85.6 in. ↑	2174 mm / 85.6 in.	2174 mm / 85.6 in.	2174 mm / 85.6 in.	2174 mm / 85.6 in.
Wet Weight	-	-	-	-	-	-	102.5 kg / 226.0 lbs	102.0 kg / 224.8 lbs ↓	102.0 kg / 224.8 lbs	103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs ↑	103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs	103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs	104.8 kg / 231.0 lbs ↑	104.8 kg / 231.0 lbs	105.0 kg / 231.5 lbs ↑	104.8 kg / 231.0 lbs ↓	106.1 kg / 234.0 lbs ↑	106.1 kg / 234.0 lbs	106.1 kg / 234.0 lbs	106.1 kg / 234.0 lbs	106.1 kg / 234.0 lbs
Warranty	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)	30 Days	30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)	30 Day (Limited Factory Warranty)	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty	30 Day Limited Factory Warranty
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1	9.1:1 ↓	12.5:1 ↑	12.5:1	13.5:1 ↑	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.5:1	13.8:1 ↑	13.8:1	13.8:1	13.8:1
Engine Lubrication	-	-	-	Dry sump	-	-	-	-	Dry sump	Wet sump	-	-	-	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump	Wet sump
Tyres - Front	80/100-21 51R	80/100-21	80/80-21	80/90-R21	80/80-M21	80/80-M21	80/80-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	21/7-10 ↓	21/7-10	100/80-10 ↑	80/100-21 ↓	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21	80/100-21
Width	827 mm / 32.6 in.	827 mm / 32.6 in.	828 mm / 32.6 in. ↑	815 mm / 32.1 in. ↓	826 mm / 32.5 in. ↑	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.	826 mm / 32.5 in.
Tyres - Rear	100/90-19	100/90-19	110/90-19 ↑	100/90-19 ↓	100/90-M19	100/90-M19	110/90-19 ↑	100/90-19 ↓	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	130/60-13 ↑	100/90-19 ↓	100/90-19	100/90-19	100/90-19	-	-	-	-	-
Primary Drive	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain, Eccentric Adjustment	2WD; Sealed O-Ring Chain, Eccentric Adjustment	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Constant-mesh	Constant-mesh
Rake	-	-	27.1°	-	-	26.0°	-	-	-	-	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	28.0°	26.0° ↓	26.8° ↑	26.8°
Lighting system	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light	Dual 30W Krypton multireflector Headlights and 3.9/0.5W LED Brake light	-	LED lights	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Seat	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2-person seat	2 people seat	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Wheel Travel - Front	300 mm / 11.8 in.	300 mm / 11.8 in.	300 mm / 11.8 in.	300 mm / 11.8 in.	-	300 mm / 11.8 in.	300 mm / 11.8 in.	300 mm / 11.8 in.	300 mm / 11.8 in.	-	-	-	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.	310 mm / 12.2 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear	315 mm / 12.4 in.	315 mm / 12.4 in.	315 mm / 12.4 in.	125 mm / 4.9 in. ↓	-	305 mm / 12.0 in.	305 mm / 12.0 in.	305 mm / 12.0 in.	305 mm / 12.0 in.	318 mm / 12.5 in. ↑	318 mm / 12.5 in.	318 mm / 12.5 in.	315 mm / 12.4 in. ↓	315 mm / 12.4 in.	315 mm / 12.4 in.	315 mm / 12.4 in.	318 mm / 12.5 in. ↑	318 mm / 12.5 in.	318 mm / 12.5 in.	318 mm / 12.5 in.	318 mm / 12.5 in.
Ignition	-	-	-	CDI	CDI	CDI	-	CDI	CDI	CDI	CDI	CDI	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition
Power-to-Weight Ratio	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.1143 HP/kg	0.1819 HP/kg ↑	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Starter	-	-	-	Kick	-	-	-	-	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick	Kick	Kick	Kick	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric
Valve System	5	5	1 ↓	-	-	-	5	5	5	5	-	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4

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