Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Edition vs KTM 250 XC-F (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 XC-F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary EditionKTM 250 XC-F
Model year20262023
Price$9,099$10,399
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight104 kg102 kg
Seat height970 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L2.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain6-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R19

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

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Edition and the KTM 250 XC-F 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 XC-F counters with its own power figure at 102 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250F 70th Anniversary Edition 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: