2023 Yamaha YZ250

The 249cc liquid-cooled reed-valve-inducted two-stroke engine is lightweight, compact and fun, with an incredibly wide, hard-hitting powerband.

The lightweight braking system features a 270mm front rotor, 240mm rear rotor, large front pistons, rigid calipers and high-friction pad material, all combining to provide exceptional braking power and feel with less unsprung weight.

Bold Monster Energy®-inspired graphics package combines with aggressive YZ bodywork, slim body panels and blacked-out radiator shrouds for an official Yamaha factory team look and feel.

Features may include:

• Optimized rider ergonomics with a narrow tank, flatter seat and slimmer radiator shrouds offering greater freedom of movement

• Advanced liquid-cooled YPVS-equipped 249cc two-stroke engine is lightweight, compact and fun, with a wide, hard-hitting powerband

• Straight intake design improves feeling of power in the low rpm range

• Advanced Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S carburetor with power jet and throttle position sensor provides extra-crisp throttle response

• High performance brake setup features large front pistons, rigid caliper and rotors with maximized pad contact area for exceptional stopping power and feel.

• Fully adjustable KYB® fork features the Speed-Sensitive System for precise handling and superb shock absorption

• Fully adjustable KYB® rear shock features reduced-friction Kashima Coat™ internals

• Race-proven, highly developed forged aluminum semi-double cradle frame

• Removable aluminum rear subframe constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight

• Finely tuned lightweight chassis and advanced suspension endow the YZ250 with class-leading handling.