Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition 2027

Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition 2027

2027 Official
Yamaha · Motocross · Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition
103 kg
Weight
249 ccm
Displacement
The 2027 Yamaha YZ250 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition is the 250cc two-stroke motocrosser in factory-team Monster Energy livery: a 249cc YPVS two-stroke, aluminium frame, fully adjustable KYB SSS suspension and 103 kg fully fuelled.
Model Details
Limited EditionNo
Special Edition NoteFactory special edition in the livery of the Monster Energy Yamaha factory bikes (Monster Black, blue rims, Monster Energy graphics). Technically identical to the standard YZ250 two-stroke.
Markets AvailableEurope, USA
Lifecyclecurrent
ChangesModel year 2027: new colours and graphics; Monster Energy edition in factory livery. No technical changes announced.
Model Info
Vehicle Typeoffroad
Variant Typespecial_edition
Target AudienceTwo-stroke fans, ambitious motocross and amateur racers
Engine & Performance
Engine TypeSingle-cylinder two-stroke, liquid-cooled, reed-valve induction, YPVS power valve
Cylinders1
Displacement249 ccm
Bore x Stroke66,4 x 72,0 mm
Compression Ratio8,9–10,6:1
Fuel SystemKeihin PWK38S carburettor
CoolingLiquid-cooled
LubricationPremix
Drivetrain
Transmission5-speed
Final DriveChain
ClutchWet multi-plate clutch
StarterKick starter
Chassis & Suspension
Frame TypeAluminium bilateral beam frame
Front ForkKYB Speed Sensitive System USD fork, fully adjustable
Fork BrandKYB
Front Travel300 mm
Front Suspension Adj.Preload, rebound and compression
Rear ShockKYB monoshock with linkage, fully adjustable
Shock BrandKYB
Rear Travel315 mm
Rear Suspension Adj.Preload, rebound and compression
Brakes
Front Disc Count1
Front Disc Size270 mm
Rear Disc Size240 mm
ABSNo
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height975 mm
Wheelbase1,486 mm
Rake27.7 °
Trail122 mm
Wet Weight103 kg
Fuel Capacity6.8 L
Length2,184 mm
Width826 mm
Height1,290 mm
Ground Clearance361 mm
Tires & Wheels
Front Tire80/100-21
Rear Tire110/90-19
Spoke WheelsYes
Electronics & Rider Aids
Riding ModesNo
Traction ControlNo
Launch ControlNo
Cruise ControlNo
Lighting
HeadlightNone (competition model)
Price & Availability
Market LaunchModel year 2027 (European date not yet official)
ColorsMonster Black (Monster Energy Yamaha Racing)
A2 CompatibleNo
Market NotePure competition model, not road legal – for closed-course use only. Specs per Yamaha USA spec sheet (converted to mm/kg). No entry for the standard YZ250 exists in the database yet.
Confirmation SourceYamaha Motor Europe – 2027 Off-Road Competition range; Yamaha Motor Corp. USA model page "YZ250 Monster Energy Edition"

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Light, free-revving YPVS two-stroke, low weight, simple maintenance, fully adjustable KYB SSS suspension, factory look of the Monster Energy edition

Weaknesses

  • Not road legal, kick start only, carburettor instead of fuel injection, no electronics (TC, maps), no official German price

Competitors

Yamaha YZ250F 2027 KTM 250 SX Husqvarna TC 250 GasGas MC 250 TM Racing MX 250
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