Yamaha RD 250 LC (reduced effect) vs GAS GAS GASGAS TXT GP 250 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha RD 250 LC (reduced effect)stacks up against the GAS GAS GASGAS TXT GP 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha RD 250 LC (reduced effect)GAS GAS GASGAS TXT GP 250
Model year19832025
Price——
Engine247 cc248 cc
Horsepower27 hp—
Fuel capacity4.5 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed—
Front brakesSingle disc—
Rear brakesExpanding brake—
Tires3.00-18 / 3.50-18 Michelin® Trial X11 2.75 X 21 / Michelin® Trial X11 4.00 X 21 TL

Yamaha RD 250 LC (reduced effect) vs GAS GAS GASGAS TXT GP 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha RD 250 LC (reduced effect) and the GAS GAS GASGAS TXT GP 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha RD 250 LC (reduced effect) brings 27 hp, while the GAS GAS GASGAS TXT GP 250 counters with its own power figure.

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: