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2009 Yamaha YZ250 & YZ125 First Ride
The 2009 Yamaha 2-stroke motocrossers aren't all-new, but at least they're here! The YZ250 and YZ125 are the last of the Japanese 2-strokes.There's just nothing like the smell of a 2-stroke dirt bike, or the sound for that matter. The mixing of pre-mix oil and race gas, combusted and then expelled from…
2002 Yamaha YZ125 vs YZ250F
The YZ125 makes slightly more peak horsepower, but the YZ250F makes its power over a greater portion of the rev range.Designed for the same mission by the same company, it's no big surprise to find many similarities between the YZ duo. Both share the same suspension, swingarm, brakes, fuel tank and tires…
2003 Yamaha YZ125 Comparison
The Yamaha YZ125 might have the best balanced chassis of the 125cc class, allowing riders to throw the nimble bike into corners.Yamaha YZ125It's no secret that the YZ125 is and has been a class-leading, solid performer for the past several years. After quite a few changes last year, Yamaha took an approach…
2002 Yamaha YZ125 vs YZ250F
The YZ125 motor is light and fast, but not as desirable as the 4-stroke. The YZ125, on the other hand, was far more demanding of its rider. Major clutch work is needed to get a strong launch off the corners, but then it's a struggle to find traction. And when running through the many 180-degree corners…
2003 125 MX Shootout
…money.The combatants in the test were the usual suspects in the 125cc wars the Honda CR125, Kawasaki KX125, KTM 125SX, Suzuki RM125, and the Yamaha YZ125. Each bike was tested in stock condition, although the Suzuki and Honda were fitted with aluminum handlebars. The Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki come…
2003 125 MX Shootout Conclusion
…short of taking top honors in this test.Unfortunately for Yamaha, the rest of the 125s have finally caught up to the YZ125 while it focused on developing its 4-stroke machines. The YZ125 remains a great motorcycle and took a close third in our 125cc shootout. The YZ's suspension and handling are still…
2005 Surfercross
…-morning so Surfercross could run, the light bulb went off in my head and I was in the Industry class. The only catch was that he wanted me to ride a YZ125 to increase the presence of blue bikes out there. Whatever. I was in. I would ride a Hodaka Combat Wombat if I had to in order to ride and surf with…
2002 Yamaha YZ125 vs YZ250F
…, we plucked two natural enemies from the confines of Yamaha's warehouse: a YZ125 2-stroke and YZ250F 4-stroke that compete against each other in the AMA's 125cc National Motocross and Supercross classes. 2002 Yamaha YZ125 vs YZ250F Gallery
2003 Kawasaki KX125 Comparison
…with revised suspension settings to complete the package. From outward appearances, Kawi simply dissected the perennial best motor in the class, the YZ125, and copied it. The top-end looks almost identical. For the most part, it worked out. The Kawasaki KX125 is greatly improved from past incarnations…
2002 Yamaha YZ125 vs YZ250F Conclusion
…machines proved to be excellent, front and rear.There is a premium to pay for all this goodness, as the 250F retails for $500 more than the $4999 YZ125. Improvements to the 250F for 2003 include the aforementioned automatic compression release, as well as having the hot start button on the handlebar…
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