| Attribute | Yamaha DT 250 1972 × | Maico MD 250 1971 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1972 | 1971 |
| Make | Yamaha | Maico |
| Model | Yamaha DT 250 | Maico MD 250 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. VM26SH Mikuni | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 246 | 245 |
| Power (kw) | 16.8 | 20.4 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 2.5 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 17.5 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 70 | 76 |
| Stroke (mm) | 64 | 54 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 58.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Port control | Rotary valves |
| Ignition | contact breaker point | - |
| Clutch | wet plate | - |
| Compression | 6.4:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake |
| Front tyre | 3.25-19 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear tyre | 4.00-18 | 3.25-18 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Dry weight (kg) | 111 | 102 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1512 | 0.199 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 112 | 159 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9.46 | 12.5 |