2018 KTM 65 SX vs 2023 Yamaha YZ250

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2018 KTM 65 SX 2018 KTM 65 SX

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
53 kg / 116.8 lbs
2023 Yamaha YZ250 2023 Yamaha YZ250

Cross / motocross

Engine
Single cylinder, two-stroke
Power
N/A
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227.0 pounds
Full Specifications
General
ColoursOrange/white/blackTeam Yamaha Blue
Warranty-30 Day Limited Factory Warranty
Dimensions
Wheelbase (in.)44.8 inches58.3 inches
Seat Height (mm)750 mm975 mm
Seat Height (in.)29.5 inches38.4 inches
Ground Clearance (mm)280 mm361 mm
Ground Clearance (in.)11.0 inches14.2 inches
Height (in.)-50.8 inches
Height (mm)-1290 mm
Length (in.)-86.0 inches
Length (mm)-2184 mm
Width (in.)-32.5 inches
Wheelbase (mm)1,137 mm1481 mm
Width (mm)-826 mm
Seat Height750 mm / 29.5 in.975 mm / 38.4 in.
Wheelbase1,137 mm / 44.8 in.1481 mm / 58.3 in.
Height-1290 mm / 50.8 in.
Length-2184 mm / 86.0 in.
Width-826 mm / 32.5 in.
Weights & Capacities
Dry Weight (kg)53-
Wet Weight (lbs.)-227.0 pounds
Wet Weight (kg)-103.0 kg
Oil Capacity (Quarts)-0.85 US quarts
Oil Capacity (l)-0.80 litres
Dry Weight (lbs.)116.8 pounds-
Fuel Capacity (l)3.50 litres8.00 litres
Fuel Capacity (gal.)0.92 gallons2.11 US gallons
Dry Weight53 kg / 116.8 lbs-
Fuel Capacity3.50 litres / 0.92 gallons8.00 litres / 2.11 US gallons
Wet Weight-103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs
Engine
Displacement (ci)3.96 cubic inches15.19 cubic inches
Bore x Stroke (in,)1.8 x 1.6 inches2.6 x 2.8 inches
Bore x Stroke (mm)45.0 x 40.8 mm66.4 x 72.0 mm
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, two-strokeSingle cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement (cc)64.85 cc249.0 cc
Engine DetailReed intakeReed-valve inducted
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni TMXCarburettor. Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S
Compression Ratio-10.6:1
Engine LubricationMixture oil lubricationPremix
IgnitionAET digital EMSCDI
StarterKickElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchWet, multi-disc clutch, Formula hydraulics-
Final DriveChainChain   (final drive)
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Primary Drive14:48. Primary drive: 23:75 straight cut spur gear.Constant-mesh
Chassis
Trail (mm)-122 mm
Trail (in.)-4.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (mm)270 mm315 mm
Wheel Travel - Front (in.)8.5 inches11.8 inches
Wheel Travel - Rear (in.)10.6 inches12.4 inches
Wheel Travel - Front (mm)215 mm300 mm
Frame TypeCentral-tube frame with double-cradleSemi-double cradle, aluminium
Suspension - FrontWP upside-down ? 35 mmKYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable
Suspension - RearWP shock absorberKYB® single shock; fully adjustable
Rake25.5°27.7°
Trail-122 mm / 4.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Front215 mm / 8.5 in.300 mm / 11.8 in.
Wheel Travel - Rear270 mm / 10.6 in.315 mm / 12.4 in.
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front Diameter (in.)7.8 inches-
Brakes - Front Diameter (mm)198 mm-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.)6.3 inches-
Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm)160 mm-
Brakes - FrontSingle disc. Four-piston calipers. Wave brake discs.Single disc
Brakes - RearSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Wave brake discs.Single disc
RimsBlack anodized, aluminum rimsDunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres
Tyres - Front-80/100-21