2025 Yamaha YZ250FX & WR250F Specifications
Cycle News Staff | July 10, 2024
New bike season is in full swing! This morning Yamaha released their full 2025 model line which includes new updates to the off-road oriented YZ250FX & WR250F bikes. Both of these machines are based heavily on the YZ250F motocrosser, but feature key changes for off-road riding. The YZ250FX sees suspension and engine tuning updates for cross country racing while the WR250F comes prepared for enduro riding with different engine and suspension settings, an H4 headlight, LED taillight, shortened muffler with spark arrestor and other enduro-specific features. Both the 2025 YZ250FX and WR250F retail for an MSRP of $9,099.
Yamaha’s YZ250FX receives new updates for 2025.
Technical Highlights 2025 YZ250FX
- Completely redesigned aluminum bilateral beam frame based on the renowned YZ250F motocrosser
- Fully adjustable KYB® coil spring-type fork now includes hand-adjustable knob for tool-less compression adjustment
- Linkage-type rear suspension features a fully adjustable KYB® shock with revised settings
- Lower center of gravity for enhanced maneuverability and easier reach to the ground
- A flatter, more narrow body design
- High-spec piston, aggressive cam profiles and forward positioned intake cylinder head layout for a broad, useable powerband
- More efficient down-draft intake
- Innovative wrap-around exhaust design
- Ultra-compact 44mm Mikuni® throttle body
- Revised Yamaha Power Tuner App is even more user-friendly
- New four-level selectable Traction Control System controlled through the Power Tuner App
- Two-mode adjustable engine mapping allows on-the-fly selection between two maps via new handlebar-mounted push-button switchgear
- Wide-ratio six-speed transmission
- 270mm front brake disc and 240mm rear disc with Nissin calipers
- 15-plate cable actuated clutch
- 1-1/8-inch aluminum handlebars with four-position adjustable handlebar mounts
- 55mm foot pegs
- Compact push-button electric start provides quick and effortless restarts
- Larger 2.1-gallon fuel capacity (compared to YZ250F) with low-fuel indicator
- New wheel design shaves weight without sacrificing durability
- Three-cross-spoke pattern 18-inch rear wheel for improved impact absorption and rider feel
- Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tires
- Wired for accessory radiator fan
- Sealed O-ring chain
- Aluminum side stand
- Composite engine guard
- Embedded graphics
The 250FX is considered a cross-country racer.
The FX is heavily based on the YZ250F motocrosser.
The WR250F receives many of the same updates but is geared for off-road enduro riding.
Technical Highlights 2025 WR250F
- Lower center of gravity for attacking tight enduro courses
- Redesigned aluminum bilateral beam frame based on the YZ250F motocrosser
- Fully adjustable KYB® spring fork includes hand-adjustable knob for toolless compression adjustment
- Linkage-type rear suspension features a fully adjustable KYB® shock
- Lower center of gravity for enhanced maneuverability and easier reach to the ground
- A flatter, narrower body design
- 250cc four-stroke engine features a high-spec piston, aggressive cam profiles and forward positioned intake cylinder head layout
- More efficient intake path
- Wrap-around exhaust design
- Compact 44mm Mikuni® throttle body ensures optimum fuel atomization
- Revised Yamaha Power Tuner App
- New four-level selectable Traction Control System controlled through the Power Tuner App
- Wide-ratio six-speed transmission
- Large 270mm front brake disc and 240mm rear disc with a Nissin caliper
- Large-diameter 15-plate cable actuated clutch
- Tapered 1-1/8-inch aluminum handlebars with four-position adjustable handlebar mounts
- 55mm foot pegs
- Compact, lightweight push-button electric start
- Larger 2.0-gallon fuel capacity (compared to YZ250F) with low-fuel indicator
- Advanced computer-aided wheel design shaves weight without sacrificing durability
- Rear wheel features three-cross-spoke pattern
- Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tires
- Radiator fan
- Sealed O-ring chain
- Aluminum side stand
- Composite engine guard
- Embedded graphics
- Enduro-specific features including unique engine and suspension tuning, an H4 headlight, LED taillight, shortened, quieter muffler with spark arrestor
The 2025 WR250F comes equipped with a headlight, tail light, radiator fan, and more.