Yamaha YZ 250X vs Triumph TF 250-X (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250XTriumph TF 250-X
Model year20262026
Price$8,199$9,795
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg104 kg
Seat height975 mm960 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscDual Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscDisc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/100 R18Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 80/100 - 21 / Pirelli® Scorpion MX32: 100/90 - 19

Yamaha YZ 250X vs Triumph TF 250-X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250X and the Triumph TF 250-X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250X brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Triumph TF 250-X counters with its own power figure at 104 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250X 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: