Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Beta RR X-Pro 250 2-Stroke (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 X-Pro 250 2-Stroke. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary EditionBeta RR X-Pro 250 2-Stroke
Model year20262026
Price$8,299$2,026
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg103 kg
Seat height975 mm929 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L9.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R19Maxxis Enduro 21 / Maxxis Enduro 18

Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Beta RR X-Pro 250 2-Stroke — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition and the Beta RR X-Pro 250 2-Stroke 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 X-Pro 250 2-Stroke counters with its own power figure at 103 kg. On price, the Beta RR X-Pro 250 2-Stroke 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: