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Yamaha YZ250

2027 · Maker's category: Motocross

Listed on an Australian source page · Specs checked 29 October 2026

The 2027 YZ250 is Yamaha's 249 cc two-stroke motocross bike with the YPVS power valve. Yamaha Australia lists a 975 mm seat, 103 kg wet weight and kick start, with pricing shown only as a location-based ready to ride figure.

2027 Yamaha YZ250, side studio view
Image: Yamaha Motor Australia
Seat height
975 mm
Weight
103 kg
wet
Engine
249 cc
2-stroke
Price
Price not published
No Australian figure found

Who should look at it

  • Riders wanting a 250 two-stroke motocross bike from Yamaha's Motocross range

Check before you buy

  • Very tall 975 mm seat height
  • Kick start only
  • Competition two-stroke: regular top-end maintenance expected
  • Price not shown without a location

This is desk research from published specifications. Nobody at Dirty Bikes has ridden this bike for this page. Fit and suitability need an in-person check with a dealer.

Specifications

Numbers in brackets link to the source list. Anything a source did not publish is listed as not published; we never estimate it.

Fit and chassis

Seat height 975 mm [1]
Weight 103 kg [1] Basis: Wet Weight
Ground clearance 360 mm [1]
Wheelbase 1,485 mm [1]
Front wheel 21 in, 80/100-21 51M tube type [1]
Rear wheel 19 in, 110/90-19 62M tube type [1]
Front suspension Telescopic forks [1] 300 mm travel
Rear suspension Swingarm (link suspension) [1] 315 mm travel
Front brake Hydraulic single disc, 270mm [1]
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc, 240mm [1]

Engine

Capacity 249 cc [1]
Engine type 2-stroke [1]
Cooling liquid [1]
Transmission constant mesh 5-speed [1]
Starting kick [1]
Fuel capacity 7 L [1]

Not published: Power, Torque.

Registration and where you can ride

Registration: Unknown. Check with the distributor and your state authority

Capture does not state ADR compliance or road registration for the Australian model.

Registration and permission to ride are separate questions. Where you can ride depends on your state or territory and the land manager. Check with the relevant authority before you ride anywhere.

Ownership

Warranty: Not published (not stated in capture)

Price not published without a location; au_status left unverified as the capture shows no dollar figure or dealer/quote listing. Units for the spec rows are not printed in the capture for several values (e.g. 'Seat Height 975'); mm, kg and L assumed from the field type.

Sources

  1. Yamaha YZ250 · Yamaha Motor Australia · Australian source · checked 29 October 2026

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