Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Edition vs KTM 250 EXC-F Six days (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Editionstacks up against the KTM 250 EXC-F Six days. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary EditionKTM 250 EXC-F Six days
Model year20262024
Price$9,099
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight104 kg107 kg
Seat height970 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc. Brake calipers on floating bearings
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R191.60-21 / 2.15-19

Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Edition vs KTM 250 EXC-F Six days — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Edition and the KTM 250 EXC-F Six days usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Edition brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the KTM 250 EXC-F Six days counters with its own power figure at 107 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: