Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory (2026)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Editionstacks up against the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition | Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Price | $8,299 | $12,090 |
| Engine | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Weight | 103 kg | — |
| Seat height | 975 mm | 950 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.0 L | 10.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Manual, 5 speed, Chain | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | Dunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R19 | Michelin Enduro Medium 1.6 X 21 / Michelin Enduro Medium 2.15 X 18 |
Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition vs Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250 70th Anniversary Edition and the Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory 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 Sherco Motorcycles SE 250 Factory counters with its own power figure. 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: