Yamaha YZ 250F vs Yamaha WR 250F (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 250Fstacks up against the Yamaha WR 250F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250FYamaha WR 250F
Model year20262026
Price$8,899$9,199
Engine250 cc250 cc
Weight104 kg112 kg
Seat height970 mm955 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L7.0 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 R19Dunlop® Geomax 80/100 R21 MX33F / Dunlop® Geomax 110/100 R18 MX33

Yamaha YZ 250F vs Yamaha WR 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250F and the Yamaha WR 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250F brings its published horsepower in a 104 kg package, while the Yamaha WR 250F counters with its own power figure at 112 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250F 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: