Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition vs Yamaha XT 250 (2025)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Editionstacks up against the Yamaha XT 250. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing EditionYamaha XT 250
Model year20252025
Price
Engine249 cc249 cc
Weight103 kg132 kg
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TiresDunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21 / Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R192.75-21 / 120/80-18 62P

Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition vs Yamaha XT 250 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition and the Yamaha XT 250 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha YZ 250 Monster Energy Racing Edition brings its published horsepower in a 103 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: