2018 Yamaha YZ 250 X

TEAM YAMAHA BLUE USED MOTORCYCLES THE ULTIMATE 2-STROKE OFF-ROAD RACER. EQUIPPED WITH DESSERT FUEL TANK, REKLUSE CLUTCH COVER, ELEC CARB, PIPE GUARD, AND PRO CIRCUIT EXHAUST The ultimate 2-stroke off-road racing machine built to win X-Country races. FEATURES CHASSIS / SUSPENSION YZ250-BASED FRAME: A carefully engineered aluminum frame and swingarm give the YZ250X the famous handling proven by the championship winning YZ250 motocross machine on tracks around the world. LIGHTWEIGHT SUBFRAME: Removable aluminum rear subframe is constructed of square-section tubing for reduced weight. 270 MM FRONT BRAKE: Large 270 mm front disc brake coupled with high-performance pad material offers outstanding machine control and performance, with exceptional stopping power and controllability. INDUSTRY-LEADING KYB® FORK: Industry-leading, fully adjustable KYB® spring-type fork with speed sensitive damping uses piston speed to control damping force for super-precise handling and a smooth ride, with minimal wasted stroke or abrupt shocks for the rider—all tuned for the demands of cross-country racing. SMOOTH KYB® SHOCK: Rear, fully adjustable KYB® shock features 12.4 inches of travel, separate adjusters for high- and low-speed compression damping, and a full lock oil rebound system for increased comfort, control and fantastic rear wheel traction. ENDURO-SPECIFIC WHEELS AND TIRES: Cross-country-spec Dunlop® Geomax AT81 tires front and rear are ready to head straight to the races. An 18-inch rear tire has a taller sidewall to improve comfort and reduce pinch flats. ENGINE GNCC-TUNED YZ250 POWER: Based on the legendary YZ250 249cc liquid-cooled reed-valve-inducted two-stroke engine, the YZ250X utilizes a revised compression ratio, exhaust port timing, updated Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) timing, and a model-specific CDI unit—all focused on creating a wide, controllable power character ideal for cross-country racing. REVISED POWER VALUE: The YZ250X features the patented Yamaha Power Valve System—with broader opening timing compared to the YZ250 for smoother power—to combine bottom-end acceleration with strong midrange and eye-opening top-end. NARROW EXHAUST PIPE: Unique compact exhaust expansion chamber is designed especially for the YZ250X, improving both horizontal and vertical clearance on tight, technical trails, while still providing excellent exhaust efficiency. ADVANCED CARBURETOR: 38 mm Keihin® PWK carburetor with throttle position sensor provides precise fuel/air mixing and crisp throttle response throughout the powerband. RACING INTAKE SYSTEM: Specially designed carbon fiber reed-valve petals improve throttle response and engine performance across the entire rpm range. WIDE-RATIO GEARING: Smooth-shifting, five-speed, wide-ratio transmission ensures proper gearing from tight woods sections to wide-open fire roads. YZ250 COOLING SYSTEM: Large-capacity radiator features a ten-row core with four louvers for maximum cooling efficiency. DIGITAL IGNITION: Digital CDI ignition system delivers precise spark for faster, stronger response anywhere in the powerband, specifically tuned for the needs of the YZ250X. OTHER FEATURES CROSS-COUNTRY ERGONOMICS: A racy "gripper" type seat and narrow fuel tank combine with a tapered aluminum handlebar and adjustable mounts to create greater freedom of movement and more comfortable ergonomics for riders. CROSS-COUNTRY FEATURES: Off-road focused tires with an 18 in. rear wheel, wide-ratio gearing, a standard side stand, sealed O-ring chain and a reserve fuel petcock. TOP FEATURES STUNNING TWO-STROKE POWER, TUNED FOR CROSS-COUNTRY AND HARE SCRAMBLES RACING: The YZ250X is optimized for the unique demands of Hare Scrambles and GNCC® racing. The YPVS™-equipped 249cc two-stroke engine is combined with a wide-ratio five-speed transmission for the ultimate cross-country power plant.