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YZ250X

Light, powerful and tuned for cross country competition, the YZ250X is Yamaha's ultimate two-stroke woods racer. 

Based on the legendary 249cc YZ liquid-cooled reed-valve-inducted two-stroke engine, the YZ250X is focused on off-road competition featuring an 18-inch rear wheel, wide-ratio gearing - five speed in this case - standard side stand, sealed O-ring chain, reserve fuel petcock, and scraper between the fork's dust and oil seal, all adding up to exciting performance.

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Features

2 stroke power tuned for off road
2 stroke power tuned for off road

Legendary YZ250 249cc liquid-cooled reed-valve-inducted two-stroke engine - focused on making a wide, controllable power character ideal for off road racing.

YZ250 based frame
YZ250 based frame

A carefully engineered, advanced aluminium frame and swingarm give the YZ250X the famous handling proven by the championship winning YZ250 motocross machine on tracks around the world. Tips the scales at just 104kg with all fluids – which makes it lighter than a four-stroke.

Wide-ratio gearing
Wide-ratio gearing

Smooth-shifting, five-speed, wide-ratio transmission ensures proper gearing from tight woods sections to wide-open fire roads.

Compact exhaust
Compact exhaust

The exhaust expansion chamber is designed especially for the YZ250X, and is narrow for clearance on tight, technical trails, while still providing excellent exhaust efficiency.

Cross-country features
Cross-country features

The YZ250X is focused on off-road competition and receives an 18-inch rear wheel, wide-ratio gearing - five speed in this case - standard side stand, sealed O-ring chain, reserve fuel petcock, lightweight bar pad, headlight and scraper between the fork's dust and oil seal, all adding up to exciting performance.

Enduro ergonomics
Enduro ergonomics

A racy ‘gripper’ type seat and narrow fuel tank combine with a tapered aluminium handlebar and adjustable mounts to create greater freedom of movement and more comfortable ergonomics for riders.

Enduro-specific wheels and tyres
Enduro-specific wheels and tyres

Cross-country-spec Dunlop Geomax MX33 tyres front and rear are ready to head straight to the races. An 18-inch rear tyre has a tall sidewall for improve comfort and reduce pinch flats.

Industry-leading KYB fork
Industry-leading KYB fork

The fully adjustable KYB 48mm forks now feature tool-free compression adjustment at the top of each fork leg. The Speed-Sensitive System uses piston speed to control the damping force for super-precise handling, superb bump absorption and 300mm of suspension travel.

Proven braking performance
Proven braking performance

A high performance braking system features large front pistons, a rigid caliper, a 270mm front rotor with a large pad contact area, and 240mm rear rotor - all combining to provide exceptional braking power and feel.

Technical Specifications

YZ250X
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, reed valve induction
Displacement (cc)
249
Bore x Stroke (mm)
66.4 x 72.0
Compression Ratio
7.9 - 9.4 : 1
Lubrication System
Premix
Fuel Management
PWK38S Keihin
Ignition
CDI
Starter System
Kick
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
7
Final Transmission
Chain
Transmission
Constant mesh 5-speed
Length (mm)
2185
Width (mm)
825
Height (mm)
1290
Seat Height (mm)
975
Wheelbase (mm)
1485
Ground Clearance (mm)
360
Wet Weight (kg)
104
Frame Type
Bilateral beam
Suspension Front
Telescopic forks, 300mm travel
Suspension Rear
Swingarm (link suspension), 306mm travel
Brakes Front
Hydraulic single disc, 270mm
Brakes Rear
Hydraulic single disc, 240mm
Tyres Front
80/100-21 51M Tube type
Tyres Rear
110/100-18 64M Tube type
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showroom_chassis_data		Frame Type|Bilateral beam;Suspension Front|Telescopic forks, 300mm travel;Suspension Rear|Swingarm (link suspension), 306mm travel;Brakes Front|Hydraulic single disc, 270mm;Brakes Rear|Hydraulic single disc, 240mm;Tyres Front|80/100-21 51M Tube type;Tyres Rear|110/100-18 64M Tube type
showroom_dimensions_data	Length (mm)|2185;Width (mm)|825;Height (mm)|1290;Seat Height (mm)|975;Wheelbase (mm)|1485;Ground Clearance (mm)|360;Wet Weight (kg)|104 

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Light, powerful and tuned for cross country competition, the YZ250X is Yamaha's ultimate two-stroke woods racer. 

Based on the legendary 249cc YZ liquid-cooled reed-valve-inducted two-stroke engine, the YZ250X is focused on off-road competition featuring an 18-inch rear wheel, wide-ratio gearing - five speed in this case - standard side stand, sealed O-ring chain, reserve fuel petcock, and scraper between the fork's dust and oil seal, all adding up to exciting performance.

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Engine Type|Liquid-cooled, 2-stroke, reed valve induction;Displacement (cc)|249;Bore x Stroke (mm)|66.4 x 72.0;Compression Ratio|7.9 - 9.4 : 1;Lubrication System|Premix;Fuel Management|PWK38S Keihin;Ignition|CDI;Starter System|Kick;Fuel Tank Capacity (L)|7;Final Transmission|Chain;Transmission|Constant mesh 5-speed#####Frame Type|Bilateral beam;Suspension Front|Telescopic forks, 300mm travel;Suspension Rear|Swingarm (link suspension), 306mm travel;Brakes Front|Hydraulic single disc, 270mm;Brakes Rear|Hydraulic single disc, 240mm;Tyres Front|80/100-21 51M Tube type;Tyres Rear|110/100-18 64M Tube type#####Length (mm)|2185;Width (mm)|825;Height (mm)|1290;Seat Height (mm)|975;Wheelbase (mm)|1485;Ground Clearance (mm)|360;Wet Weight (kg)|104

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