Yamaha YZ250F 2018 vs. Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Yamaha YZ250F 2018

Yamaha YZ250F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Kawasaki KX250F 2017

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Overview - Yamaha YZ250F 2018 vs Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Yamaha YZ250F 2018

Yamaha YZ250F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Technical Specifications Yamaha YZ250F 2018 compared to Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Yamaha YZ250F 2018
Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke53.6 mmStroke53.6 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio13.7
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterKickStarterKick
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionCDIIgnitionCDI, Digital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement250 ccmDisplacement249 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel310 mmTravel310 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountUni Trak
TravelTravel315 mmTravel310 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter270 mmDiameter270 mm
TechnologyTechnologyWaveTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter240 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width80 mmFront tyre width80 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height100 %Front tyre height100 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width100 mmRear tyre width100 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height90 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter19 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,170 mmLength2,170 mm
WidthWidth825 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,280 mmHeight1,265 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,475 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height965 mmSeat Height940 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight105 kgKerb Weight104.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity7.5 lFuel Tank Capacity6.4 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha YZ250F 2018

Yamaha YZ250F 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Kawasaki KX250F 2017

Easier to ride despite higher torque. One of, if not the best MX in the quarter litre class.

App for fork settings

Torque motor

Handling

Launch control system

KX FI programming kit (optionally available)

Kickstarter

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha YZ250F vs Kawasaki KX250F

Price Yamaha YZ250F

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Price Kawasaki KX250F

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