Yamaha WR 250F vs Yamaha YZ 250F (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha WR 250Fstacks up against the Yamaha YZ 250F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha WR 250FYamaha YZ 250F
Model year20262026
Price$9,199$8,899
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight112 kg104 kg
Seat height955 mm970 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax 80/100 R21 MX33F / Dunlop® Geomax 110/100 R18 MX33Dunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R19

Yamaha WR 250F vs Yamaha YZ 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha WR 250F and the Yamaha YZ 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha WR 250F brings its published horsepower in a 112 kg package, while the Yamaha YZ 250F counters with its own power figure at 104 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250F has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: