| Attribute | Kawasaki KX 250 1990 × | Yamaha YZ 250 2002 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1990 | 2002 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 250 | Yamaha YZ 250 |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 38.3 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Torque (Nm) | 47.5 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 67.4 | 66.4 |
| Stroke (mm) | 70 | 72 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | - |
| Ignition | CDI | - |
| Compression | - | 8.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted Forks | - |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 190 | 245 |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 51 | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear tyre | 110/90-19 62 | 110/90-19 62M |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 310 | 300 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 330 | 315 |
| Trail (mm) | 113 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,480 | 1,485 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 96 | 97 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3969 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,215 | 1,302 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,177 | 2,182 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 827 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 385 | 391 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 8.5 | - |