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All Bikes/Compare/Yamaha Yz250f vs Yamaha Yz 250 F

Yamaha Yz250f vs Yamaha Yz 250 F

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Yz250f vs Yamaha Yz 250 F. Yamaha Yz250f: ~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less) hp, ~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier) weight, top speed ~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Yamaha Yz 250 F: ~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2020+ fuel-injected models; earlier models slightly lower) hp, ~107 kg (curb/wet weight, 2020+ model) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (note: estimated, as top speed varies with gearing and track conditions), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Yamaha Yz250f Yamaha Yz 250 F
Horsepower (hp)
40 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
26 Nm
26 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
105 kg
107 kg
Type
Motocross
Motocross
Horsepower
~40 hp @ 12,500 rpm (estimated for modern 2019+ models; earlier models slightly less)
~40 hp @ 13,000 rpm (2020+ fuel-injected models; earlier models slightly lower)
Torque
~26 Nm @ 10,000 rpm (estimated)
~26 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Top Speed
~145 km/h (estimated; not designed for top speed — purpose-built motocross racer)
~120 km/h (note: estimated, as top speed varies with gearing and track conditions)
Weight
~105 kg (wet/curb weight — 2020+ models; earlier models slightly heavier)
~107 kg (curb/wet weight, 2020+ model)
Fuel
~5.5 L/100km / ~18 km/L (estimated; varies significantly with riding intensity — note: off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to pin down)
~6-8 L/100km (estimate based on typical 250F motocross use; varies greatly with riding intensity)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Yamaha Yz250f
Yamaha Yz250f
8.5/10

"The used YZ250F is a brilliant buy with documented service history."

Pros
+Bulletproof when properly maintained
+Best-in-class KYB suspension
+Predictable, confidence-inspiring handling
Cons
Valve maintenance costs add up
Older models feel underpowered
Parts aren't cheap
Yamaha Yz 250 F
Yamaha Yz 250 F
8.5/10

"The best used 250F you can buy — if inspected properly."

Pros
+Best-in-class stock suspension
+Strong, usable mid-range power
+Neutral, forgiving chassis balance
Cons
Valve maintenance often neglected
Power valve linkage seizes easily
Runs hot in tight woods

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