Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition vs Honda CRF® 250F (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Editionstacks up against the Honda CRF® 250F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing EditionHonda CRF® 250F
Model year20252025
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg120 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R19Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 80/100-21 / Pirelli® Scorpion™ XC: 100/100-18

Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition vs Honda CRF® 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition and the Honda CRF® 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Honda CRF® 250F counters with its own power figure at 120 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: