Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Gasgas MC 250F (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Editionstacks up against the Gasgas MC 250F. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary EditionGasgas MC 250F
Model year20262026
Price$8,299$9,899
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg102 kg
Seat height975 mm956 mm
Fuel capacity6.0 L7.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, ChainManual, 5 speed, Chain
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R19Maxxis® Maxx Cross MX-ST 80/100 - 21 / Maxxis® Maxx Cross MX-ST 110/90 - 19

Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Gasgas MC 250F — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition and the Gasgas MC 250F usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition brings its published horsepower in a 103 kg package, while the Gasgas MC 250F counters with its own power figure at 102 kg. On price, the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition has the lower MSRP.

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: