Comparison of Yamaha YFM250R 2012 and Yamaha YFM250R 2011

Attribute	Yamaha YFM250R 2012 ×	Yamaha YFM250R 2011 ×
General
Production from (year)	2012	2011
Make	Yamaha	Yamaha
Model	Yamaha YFM250R	Yamaha YFM250R
Category	ATV	ATV
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	2	2
Fuel system	Carburettor. Mikuni BSR 29 mm	Carburettor. Mikuni BSR 29 mm
Engine details	Ceramic-plated cylinder	-
Displacement (cm³)	249	249
Cooling system	Air	Air
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	74	74
Stroke (mm)	58	58
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Fuel control	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)	Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Driveline	2WD. Sealed O-ring chain.	2WD. Sealed O-ring chain.
Ignition	DC-CDI	DC-CDI
Clutch	-	wet multiplate
Lubrication system	Wet sump	Wet sump
Compression	9.5:1	9.5:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustable spring, 190 mm stroke	Independent double wishbone, 5 position preload adjustable spring, 190 mm stroke
Rear suspension	Swingarm, 5 position preload adjustable spring, 200 mm stroke	Swingarm, 5 position preload adjustable spring, 200 mm stroke
Front brakes	Double disc. Hydraulic	Double disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Hydraulic	Single disc
Front tyre	20/7-10	20/7-10
Rear tyre	19/10-9	19/10-9
Wheels	Lightweight aluminium rims	-
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	blue	white
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,110	1,110
Kerb weight (kg)	150	150
Overall height (mm)	1,040	1,040
Overall length (mm)	1,625	1,625
Overall width (mm)	1,072	1,072
Seat height (mm)	730	730
Ground clearance (mm)	100	100
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	9	9