Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Beta RR Racing 2T 250 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Editionstacks up against the Beta RR Racing 2T 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary EditionBeta RR Racing 2T 250
Model year20262024
Price$8,299
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg104 kg
Seat height975 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. 2-piston floating calipers
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. single-piston floating caliper
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R1990/90-21 / 140/90-18

Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Beta RR Racing 2T 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition and the Beta RR Racing 2T 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Beta RR Racing 2T 250 counters with its own power figure at 104 kg.

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: