Compact bodywork with narrow shrouds, flat seat and slim fuel tank make moving around on the bike easier. Tapered aluminum handlebars are secured to four-position adjustable handlebar mounts, while wide 55mm foot pegs provide additional control and comfort.
Progressive travel 300mm forks are optimised for off-road performance and contribute to a lower centre of gravity. The spring rate and damping gain model-specific settings and the compression damping adjustments can now be changed by hand.
The bilateral beam frame has been developed with rider feedback to ensure a rigidity balance for excellent handling, turning and impact absorption.
The compact, powerful 250cc 4-stroke engine is developed from the class-dominating YZ250F, then tuned for enduro. New for 2026, an industry-first ECU lock function prevents theft and unauthorised engine start-up via a password-required lock.
The free-of-charge Yamaha Power Tuner App brings the power of the GYTR® Power Tuner to an iOS® or Android® device, allowing owners to adjust air/fuel mixture and ignition timing, log race set-up information, and monitor a range of data such as maintenance and system diagnosis, engine run time, and more.
The left handlebar-mounted switchgear allows the rider to quickly select between preloaded engine maps—loaded and configured in the Power Tuner App—to adjust for changing riding conditions. Map 1 provides more responsive, quicker revving engine characteristics while Map 2 provides smoother response and slower revving characteristics for when traction is limited.
