Kawasaki KX™ 250X vs Yamaha XT 250 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki KX™ 250Xstacks up against the Yamaha XT 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki KX™ 250XYamaha XT 250
Model year20262025
Price$9,099
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight106 kg132 kg
Seat height945 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
TiresDunlop® Geomax AT18F: 80/100-21 51M / Dunlop® Geomax AT18 110/100-18 64M2.75-21 / 120/80-18 62P

Kawasaki KX™ 250X vs Yamaha XT 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki KX™ 250X and the Yamaha XT 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki KX™ 250X brings its published horsepower in a 106 kg package, while the Yamaha XT 250 counters with its own power figure at 132 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: