2026 Yamaha YZ250 70th Anniversary
On the track or on the trail, the YZ250's exhilarating 250cc liquid-cooled engine provides an instant hit of power for holeshot-winning acceleration. It's industry-leading KYB® suspension offers outstanding handling, and the slim bodywork and flat seat ease rider movement when braking, accelerating and cornering.
Features may include:
Lightweight, compact, liquid-cooled, 249cc, piston-reed-valve-inducted, 2-stroke.- super crisp, instant 'right now' engine power (when in the 'power band')
- easy & economical to maintain, service & rebuild
Liner-less, ceramic composite cylinder bore with ceramic coating sprayed directly on the aluminum block.- excellent heat dissipation
- reduced weight (no heavy iron liner)
YPVS power valve system features a total of three slides (one main and two auxiliary slides)- YPVS system varies the exhaust port height & timing based on engine rpm
- provides the benefits of both solid, low rpm power delivery & strong top-end punch
Lightweight, aluminum, semi-double-cradle frame.- combines with compact engine to provide an awesome power to weight ratio
- obvious benefit of an aluminum frame is a significant weight reduction
- Yamaha maintains the semi-double cradle design because it offers an excellent 'rigidity balance' between lateral & torsional rigidity while offering controlled flex in the longitudinal plane
- result is a light aluminum frame, which provides excellent handling, good ride quality, excellent stability & responsive cornering performance
Removable rear subframe.- constructed of square-section, lightweight aluminum
- detachable design allows easy access when servicing rear suspension components
- reduces costs in the event of a loop out
