2005 Yamaha YZ85 vs 2023 Yamaha YZ250
Full specifications comparison •
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| General |
| Colours | Team Yamaha Blue/White | Team Yamaha Blue |
| Warranty | - | 30 Day Limited Factory Warranty |
| Dimensions |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | - | 14.2 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | - | 361 mm |
| Height (in.) | - | 50.8 inches |
| Height (mm) | - | 1290 mm |
| Length (in.) | - | 86.0 inches |
| Length (mm) | - | 2184 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | - | 38.4 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | - | 975 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | - | 58.3 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | - | 1481 mm |
| Width (in.) | - | 32.5 inches |
| Width (mm) | - | 826 mm |
| Seat Height | - | 975 mm / 38.4 in. |
| Wheelbase | - | 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 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | - | 2.11 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | - | 8.00 litres |
| Oil Capacity (l) | - | 0.80 litres |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 103.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | - | 227.0 pounds |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | - | 0.85 US quarts |
| Fuel Capacity | - | 8.00 litres / 2.11 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | - | 103.0 kg / 227.0 lbs |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 2 | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement (ci) | 5.19 cubic inches | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 85.00 cc | 249.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 54.0 x 0.0 mm | 66.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 2.1 x inches | 2.6 x 2.8 inches |
| Engine Detail | - | Reed-valve inducted |
| Fuel System | Carburettor | Carburettor. Hitachi Astemo® Keihin PWK38S |
| Compression Ratio | - | 10.6:1 |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Premix |
| Ignition | - | CDI |
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | Constant-mesh |
| Chassis |
| Trail (in.) | - | 4.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 11.8 inches |
| Trail (mm) | - | 122 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 12.4 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 315 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 300 mm |
| Frame Type | - | Semi-double cradle, aluminium |
| Suspension - Front | Kayaba | KYB® Speed-Sensitive System inverted fork; fully adjustable |
| Suspension - Rear | Kayaba | KYB® single shock; fully adjustable |
| Rake | - | 27.7° |
| Trail | - | 122 mm / 4.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 315 mm / 12.4 in. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (mm) | 190 mm | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (in.) | 8.7 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front Diameter (mm) | 220 mm | - |
| Brakes - Rear Diameter (in.) | 7.5 inches | - |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rims | - | Dunlop® Geomax MX33 tyres |
| Tyres - Front | - | 80/100-21 |