The YZ250X is at the top of Yamaha’s two-stroke cross-country model range, and it received major updates in 2023. We got our hands on the mechanically unchanged 2024 Yamaha YZ250X, and reviewed some of its technical features and differences from the YZ250 motocrosser. Read on to learn more about the bLU cRU’s premix-burning quarter-liter dirt bike designed for off-road and woods racing.
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2024 Yamaha YZ250X Specs
MSRP: | $8,099 |
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Engine: | Liquid-cooled, two-stroke single-cylinder |
Displacement: | 249cc |
Bore x Stroke: | 66.4 x 72.0mm |
Compression Ratio: | 7.9~9.4:1 |
Transmission/Final Drive: | 5-speed/chain |
Fuel System: | Keihin PWK 38S 38mm carburetor |
Clutch: | Wet, multiplate; cable actuation |
Frame: | Aluminum |
Front Suspension: | KYB Speed Sensitive System (SSS) 48mm coil-spring fork, compression and rebound damping adjustable; 11.8 in. travel |
Rear Suspension: | KYB shock, spring preload, high/low-speed compression damping, and rebound damping adjustable; 12.4 in. travel |
Front Brake: | Nissin 2-piston caliper, 270mm disc |
Rear Brake: | Nissin 1-piston caliper, 240mm disc |
Tires, Front/Rear: | Dunlop Geomax MX33; 80/100-21 / 110/100-18 |
Rake/Trail: | 27.7°/4.8 in. |
Wheelbase: | 58.5 in. |
Ground Clearance: | 14.2 in. |
Claimed Seat Height: | 38.4 in. |
Fuel Capacity: | 1.8 gal. |
Claimed Wet Weight: | 229 lb. |
Availability: | Now |
Contact: | yamahamotorsports.com |