2026 Yamaha YZ250 Team Yamaha Blue

2026 Yamaha YZ250 70th Anniversary Edition

An advanced two-stroke with iconic style, the YZ250 70th Anniversary Edition brings thrilling power, a featherweight chassis and standout looks to dominate the competition.

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Iconic 70th Anniversary Edition Styling

Celebrate seven decades of motorsports excellence with the 2026 YZ250 70th Anniversary Edition. Iconic white and red speed block livery combines with the YZ250's sleek, aggressive bodywork to commemorate the 1955 birth of Yamaha Motor Company in standout Style.

Class-Leading KYB® Suspension

The YZ250 70th Anniversary Edition's renowned suspension performance offers unmatched levels of control, capability and comfort. The class-leading Speed Sensitive System 48mm inverted KYB® fork includes a leaf spring in the mid-speed valve for more precise damping and increased performance. The fully adjustable KYB® rear shock features reduced-friction Kashima Coat internals, separate adjusters for high- and low-speed compression damping, and a full lock oil rebound system for enhanced comfort. It all adds up to class-defining suspension and handling characteristics.

Exhilarating Two-Stroke Power

The 249cc liquid-cooled reed-valve-inducted two-stroke engine is lightweight, compact and fun featuring the patented Yamaha Power Valve System (YPVS) for crisp response and an incredibly wide, hard-hitting powerband.

Confidence-Inspiring Ergonomics

A carefully considered ergonomic design includes a flatter seat, narrow fuel tank, smoothly integrated body panels and slim shroud width to enable greater freedom of movement forward and back, allowing the rider to easily shift body weight for increased control and confidence.