Kawasaki KX250F 2018 vs. Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Kawasaki KX250F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2018

Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Yamaha YZ250F 2025

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Overview - Kawasaki KX250F 2018 vs Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Kawasaki KX250F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2018

Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki KX250F 2018 compared to Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Kawasaki KX250F 2018
Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore77 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke53.6 mmStroke53.6 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.4 Compression Ratio13.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterKickStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionCDI, DigitalIgnitionTransistor
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
DisplacementDisplacement249 ccmDisplacement250 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 mountUni TrakShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel310 mmTravel295 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake42 degreeRake27 degree
TrailTrail123 mmTrail123 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter270 mmDiameter270 mm
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyWave

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 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 width110 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height90 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter19 inchRear tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,172 mmLength2,185 mm
WidthWidth825 mmWidth825 mm
HeightHeight1,270 mmHeight1,280 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,478 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height945 mmSeat Height970 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight104.7 kgKerb Weight105 kg

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki KX250F 2018

Kawasaki KX250F 2018

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

Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Yamaha YZ250F 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki KX250F vs Yamaha YZ250F

Price Kawasaki KX250F

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Price Yamaha YZ250F

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