| Attribute | Yamaha WR 250Z × | Kawasaki KX 125 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1997 | 2005 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha WR 250Z | Kawasaki KX 125 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM38SS | Carburettor. Mikuni TMX38x |
| Displacement (cm³) | 250 | 124 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 46 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 54 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68.8 | 54.5 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Membrane & power valve | - |
| Ignition | - | Digital CDI |
| Clutch | multi-plate wet clutch | - |
| Lubrication system | wet sump | - |
| Compression | 10.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted forks | Kayaba 48mm inverted telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monocross | UNI-TRAK® swingarm, single shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston caliper | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Frame type | CrMo streel | Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 80/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 110/100-18 | 100/90-M19 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 300 | 300 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 315 | 310 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,496 | 1,471 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 114.3 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | 103 | 87 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,300 | 1,265 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2 | - |
| Overall width (mm) | 827 | 841 |
| Seat height (mm) | 982 | 945 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 379 | 340 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 114 | - |
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 1.8 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 13 | 8.32 |