Yamaha YZ 250FX vs KTM SX 250 F (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250FXKTM SX 250 F
Model year20262026
Price$9,099$10,699
Engine250 cc249 cc
Weight110 kg101 kg
Seat height955 mm958 mm
Fuel capacity7.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/100 R18Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 80/100 R21 51M / Dunlop® GEOMAX MX34 110/90 R19 62M

Yamaha YZ 250FX vs KTM SX 250 F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250FX and the KTM SX 250 F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250FX brings its published horsepower in a 110 kg package, while the KTM SX 250 F counters with its own power figure at 101 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250FX 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: