First Ride 2020 Yamaha YZ250 2 Stroke - Motocross Action Magazine
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The 2020 Yamaha YZ250 2 stroke is unchanged yet again for another new model season. That isn't necessarily a bad thing. It truly shows how good this bike was in 2006 when it received it's last major update with Kayaba SSS suspension. As the Austrian manufacturers as well as TM continue to develop their 2 stroke line the Yamaha will face stiffer competition in the 250 class as time goes on if there isn't an update. We applaud Yamaha for being the only Japanese manufacturer continuing their 2 stroke line up and only hope that they might set some R&D budget aside to update it a little more. Check out what Josh Mosiman had to say about the 2020 model after a full day of riding at Glen Helen Raceway.
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I grew up in the 70's & 80's when I first started riding at 12 yrs old. I'm a broken-down old man now. But I lived to ride. I remember when the first MONO SHOCK, & then later , THE WATER PUMPERS came out. Everyone was blown away. But no matter what the brand was.... if you wanted to dominate on a small track you definitely wanted a 2 stroke. HIGH STRUNG, NIMBLE, & WIREY, with a short, angry POWER CURVE. Oh Hell yes! That guy made that bike look like so much fun winding back-n-forth up that hill... I hope all u youngsters out there are exploiting every second u can. You'll never get it back once it's gone. And it goes fucking fast. Just a few thoughts from an old "has been"
about the same age bud and similar experiences, long live the 2 stroke
I hear u brother - I grew up in Southern Cal High Desert right between Victorville and Lucerne Valley. We lived on a dirt road - I could literally go riding straight out of our garage into the desert everyday after school. Summers were pure magic. Make up our own race tracks through the natural terrain. Find jumps, make our own burms, climb hills. Everyday of riding was like Christmas. Sorry, I started to rant a bit. Take Care Crunchy.
I'm an OG too! (Old Guy 52) My relatives owned a Honda Dealership in Fresno. (Who happened to be my favorite aunt & uncle, cousins) Every thanksgiving they'd bring bikes to our family gathering. I got to ride the Z50 mini, ATC90-110-220?, XR75, Odyssy250, plus get rides on the fastest bike each year. I'd sit in front of my cousin holding the cross bar while I melted my shoes with my feet on the casings, helmet bobbling on my head.
My cousin would ride wheelies thru all the gears and hang the turns. I always begged him to catch air out of the dry creek. It would get dark before they could get us in to eat.
He never crashed or even laid it over once giving me those rides. The best rider I've ever seen in my entire life.
The when I was 13 I got a brand spanking new 1980 CR80R. I looped that bike so many times, learning how to ring her out.
I could have died twenty years ago and would have still died a happy man, just as I would today.
But I still want another 250F to free ride until the wheels fall off. Man, time goes by fast.
Man that sounds like so much fun. Fresno? We were practically neighbors. I remember those 90 & 110 Hondas with the big bouncy tires & thumb throttle. It's a wonder more of us weren't killed. If you're Aunt & Uncle were mine...I bet they'd be my favorite too. They all sound like wonderful people. That CR 80 must've been the envy of the neighborhood. lol
@@guidosarducci3047 and outcast much like you guys those days are some of the best memories of my childhood and motorbikes are still a passion till this day (MT-10 current bike) make the most of every day and enjoy, all the best from Sydney australia
I LOVE hearing that nothings has changed with this bike. LOVE
A lot has changed! Its way lighter for a start! Compared to the old one!
@@paulholla it’s basically the same weight from 2005 to 2020
This is the best of the best of 2 strokes and not only.
YZ250 is Michael Jordan of 2stroke dirt bikes.
Unchanged for years but still competitive.
Easy to ride,
best OEM suspension hands down,
Reliable, proven, tons of parts and accessories and(most of all) super fun to ride
Most iconic dirt bike ever Period
if only it was still yellow and black, leave the baby blue for the 4 strokes
@@Sleepy.Time. i prefer the white and red actually like the one Villopoto had last year for Red bull straight rythum, but this is not a big issue.
You can easily make it how you like
@@andreasstefanou5898 I had a 85 Yz250 that was white and red but for me Yamaha will always be about Bob Hannah yellow and black with lightning bolts.
@@Sleepy.Time.for me 1985 yz250 is by far the most beautiful Yz ever.
If i ever restyle my 2019 yz125 i will make it just like yours 1985yz250..👍👍👍
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THIS is the sound I hear in my head when I hear the word motocross 😍
Nothing sounds like a 2 stroke having it’s neck wrung out 👌🤙
Is why we ride brother ha, ha
AHAHAHA I LOVE IT
Two Strokes cannot really develop much further _ and they do not need to. What we 'need' is the return of 500cc 2 strokes and bring back the class at AMA and GP Championship campaign. Plus they are great in the desert.
ktm are making 2strokes that get great gas mileage , pass emission standards, six speed and have balancer...all missing on yz250
@La Flama Blanca Stand with me face to face and call me an idiot. You are an idiot by calling me an idiot from a keyboard. This a conversation, not an inquisition.
I had factored in KTM into the equation. A very good bike and a mate of mine has the latest 300EXC.
I still would like to see the return of 500cc two strokes, a class I raced in the late 80s.
@@ironmonkey1512 Thanks iron monkey. Yes, I had factored in KTM. Cheers. ☺
1969cmp 👏👏👏
I agree. Bring back the true big bores. If Yamaha had released the YZM500, even if the put it in a steel frame, it would have been a game changer..
This will always be the best all around dirtbike ever made. And it always will be!
This YZ250 is the equivalent of the Nissan GTR. It was way ahead of it’s time, it still keeps up with today’s competition, the kinks have been worked out over the years, and the aftermarket support is fantastic. I guess both suit the old saying “don’t fix what’s not broken”.
Love the sound and feel of the 2 stroke engine, it’s a classic.
How about making a dedicated section on your website for "everything you need to know about the YZ250"? It could be a one-stop shop archive of everything you guys have figured out from 2006 to current. It would be awesome for dudes like me who are getting back into it after being off the bike for a while.
Appreciated your passion and love for the two smoker. Rider was ripping this blue beauty which was fun to watch and listen to. Jetting sounded spot on and super crisp. Thank you Motocross Action for keeping the two stroke alive and well!
Great to see Josh hangin' it out at Glen Helen,....you just can't beat the blast of a 2-Smoke!!
My yz250 was stolen last night. Now im here watching videos of the yz250 to ease my pain
Time for a brand new bike.
San Cambly on ya fuckwit
$7500, sweet looking machine. I remember unpacking my new Yamaha 125 MX out of the crate in the late 60's. $400 delivered.
My last bike was a 2001 YZ250, just hearing this thing tear around gave me chills, love it! It's the equal to the 911 RSR factory race car or the old V10 F1 cars
I bought a brand new YZ250 in 1997. Awesome bike. Never had any mechanical issues. Rode it hard for 3 years.
Great review subscribed and 4k plus great audio and editing! Thanks
So much power and energy! Love it!! ❤️🔥
Your test rider knows how to actually ride a 2 stroke. Some guys forget to grab gears!
Had a 2006 YZ 250 funnest MC ever ridden, a hoot for Hare Scrambles. woods riding. Great times on that bike !! I love Yamaha's !!
Nothing beats a 2 stroke! I love these bikes
just ordered a 21 for my 15yr old. can't wait to hear him ring out a 2 stroke again
AMA need to wake up and start letting these things race in the 250 class I don’t know why we are still comparing them to 450s
We do it here in Australia and now our start gates are full of guys who work mon-fri and want to go racing on the weekend without blowing the bank and also being somewhat competitive off the start gate.
The factory 250 4 strokes still win the championships and everyone’s happy
When I lived in CA my Equipment training site for local 12 is right next to Glen Helen. That's rad
We need a kx 250 ! I love Yamaha but would love to see a new kx250
Excellent videography and a rider who knows how to style for the camera. Thanks!
good luck finding a good used one. It took me 3 weeks, lots of 20+ year old bikes, almost zero under 10 years old, no one wants to get rid of them. But I did find a '17 x, lovin it.
My YZ was stolen and for how crappy life is and no good jobs I’ll never be able to afford another one. I’ve been that depressed over my bike all I do is work so I have a roof over my head and sleep.
If you work hard and have decent credit you can finance one for about 90$ a month brother.
Sorry to hear that man, hope one day you can get another bike.
Hey man, keep dreamin. The mind's an incredible thing. If you work toward one, you might could get one. Looks like the 'new' YZ250's are about $650 less than the 250F's. There may also be some 2019 (or older) models on some showroom floors somewhere, and you could save many more hundreds.
I bought a new Yamaha from San Diego and had it shipped to the Bay Area for like $350, but the motorcycle was $1,000 cheaper than anywhere else, so I saved $650.
Then there's 14 years worth of used (mostly unchanged) bikes all around the country. You could find one in killer shape and save buckets of dough.
some don't have a roof so be happy,
Fark bro you're not alone.. My yz250 also got stolen by the same person who sold it to me. I think he was on glass bbq, the pric!
MXA - Thanks for continually reviewing these! Yeah, they haven't changed much (be great if they threw a few tweaks on the bike every couple of years), but I'm glad Yamaha is still building them! I have two! One set up for MX and another for Hare scrambles and Enduro. Very solid bike and ahead of it's time for sure. Tons of aftermarket supply means you can make it into whatever you want!
Jesus I wish I could ride my YZ250 like this dude
I just wish I had a 250! Lol
He has that thing figured out.
Wunderful sounding and impressive to watch..at these prices fun and affordable ti maintain is what its all about!!
So they’re making two strokes again , !! Awesome , about time.
Agree, We definitely need a return of the 500cc 2 smokes! Never say never.. Anyways, The Yamaha YZ250 has been incredible since 2005 when it received it's new Aluminum Frame. Even the older yz250s are awesome bikes! Yamaha and Honda were always neck to neck at the technology and competition on these MX 2 smoke bikes in 90s thru mid 00s. But all and all, I'm a huge 2 smoke fan and always will be. And also a fan of all makes/models of bikes...
Braaps for life 👍 🥂
I feel like I’ve seen this review 14 years in a row....great review though.
They stopped making 2 stroke's in 2007 but the one is still there is Yamaha Husqvarna and KTM
It's the sound and the smell of them. Ahhh a 2 stroke !!!
That sound is good but I still like the older 2 stroke sound. I have a 1985 yz250 and it’s bored 0.60 over and that thing flies! It would still be great to have a new one with better suspension and all. Cool bikes
I remember reading MXA back in the early 70s. Is Roland Hinz still there?
This dudes riding style is awesome.
Yamaha please, make this 250 next 100 years!!!!!!!! or you can make 500 too:-)
Maybe throw a WR250 and a WR500 on occasion too.
@@SeanHollingsworth the yamaha yz 250x is the oldies wr 250 (or closely equivalent) =)
Yeah! Not an air-cooled 490!
Maybe next 40 yrs. Remember there is not much petrol left in the world. It sucks i know
Sadprince298 500’s are way to over hyped. They’re actually pretty slow and pig of bikes.... I’m happy they were here and it’s awesome seeing them. But happy they’re not around they were not enjoyable
bring back the 2 stroke,power & great sound
Ima Honda and Yamaha fan I really hope Honda brings back their 2 strokes they were awsome but I love my YZ
Aww cmon you guy's.. my 1984 yz250 was kick ass!! Haha yep I'm getting up there in age. Then again my 1974 Suzuki tm125 was nice lol. Then in 1975 the RM125 hit the scene and here we are today:) Remember when aluminum swingarms was the greatest hahaha the good old days. Mud, sweat and gears woo hoo. Keep on riding my friends...
✴Yamaha would supplant KTM as the Coolest Manufacturer if they would ONLY bring back the Banshee with upgraded chassis and RD400 motor !!
Long Live the Tuning Fork. 👏🙏
Agreed
MXA YZ review 👌
Who wouldn't have fun on yammy 2fitty. It's like the Chevy Nova 350 cid. Great platform for a build, or just go rip it as is. No issues no headaches.
Like any good old muscle car , 4 strokes are like teslas for the new generation
@@bikerdude6119 Biker Dude...... I like you. I can tell. YEW!
@@jesselee4405 got a 1970 ford maverick, done all the mechanical work myself , dont have a pit mechanic because who needs one when you know how to wrench
@@bikerdude6119 My fist car was a '66 Ford Galaxie XL 390cid when I was 17 in 1994. After that I had a 1969 Camaro with 383cid and cam and 750 double pump carb. Then a 1971 240Z that I swapped a turbo motor into. Then I had a Westfalia VW, then a 1967 911, then a 1977 280z I kept beautifully stock.. Now I have a YZ125 KR Victor 150 and a Triumph Street Triple R. I'm 42 now and live in Thailand with no car, but the motos I listed there. Two 2smokers and my stumpy.
what we need is 2008 rm 250 n new price 4000 max.
same bike
what oil were you guys running in the fuel and at what ratio? next to no smoke!
So this bike has been the same for 14ish years did they ever do major engine changes after 2003? I have a 2002 chassis with 2003 engine (different cranks) ik mine has the old suspension and a steel frame but was jw about the engine.
MAKE + IT + HOVER + ALREADY, it's what we're all waiting for
The sound 2-stroke makes is enough.
Great bike, I have a few. Unfortunately a 2020 video review is just like a 15yr. re-run. Glad they're still making them but give it a modern chassis with a good reed block and a copy of an aftermarket pipe and the would sell like mad. Hell, option a 300cc kit too, like ktm.
Gaerne sg 12
Saw the title and thought what's the point no changes have really been made since 2006.
....and that is how good it was and still is. 😎
testing it every year like as if we're expecting something we don't know yet
I had that fast boyz shirt and helmet back in 92 lol
Sat on one at the dealer yesterday, wow that seat is tall! I think just under 40" per Yamaha's specs.
Bring back the 500cc 2strokes , I like to party!!
I bought a brand new yz125 in the winter of 2000 and parked it in the corner of the shed. It hasn't moved since I parked it. Never even put gas in it.
That sound! #goosebumps
NEED HELP!!! I'm going to rebuild my 2016 yz250, should I use the wrench rabbit kit?? What are peoples thoughts?
I can't believe. Thank you Yamaha!!!!!! I will buy your bike. Hello from Ukraine.
I need to learn more about to stroke
That guy can ride. Also bike was jetted correct and wasn’t smoking
Ben Owen yeah gotta love 2 strokes when they don’t smoke
I like YZ250,, Good job brother
What did you guys do in terms of clickers on the suspension?
Aren't you the guy who said "your're not going to win on this" last year? That tells me you know squat about bikes that bike has been refined to the 9th degree reason Yamaha has not changed anything major since 2006. I own the 2014 250 and also my vintage CR500R and I can tell you that the Yamaha kicks ass. Light, Keihin carb better than KTM, ass kicking torque and factory suspension best in the market. If you can not win on that bike out of the crate then you ain't jack
Nowhere to go round where I live to enjoy the fun of a motorbike like that dam shame x
Dream bike YAMAHA YZ250 AWESOME
I've a 125 KTM SX 2 stroke and I think I'll keep it forever..!
Wooww keren pisan😘😍
Sounds sweet
I think I missed it but did you said it was a 2 stroke? Not just the regular YZ250, but the YZ250 2 stroke?
Yep..not a YZ250F...but the real deal YZ250 😉
i feel like they need to start making larger two strokes that actually can compete with these 450s to get some variety in the pro leagues and to keep two strokes alive, im not saying they should start racing 500s (although that would be amazing) but maybe some 350 race bikes.
I wish Honda would release their perfect 250 2 stroke that they never got a chance to produce. I can't believe that this thing hasn't changed in that long. Growing up it seemed like every year the 2 strokes got better.
I'm new looking to get into dirt bike riding what is a good fuel mix ratio when it comes to mixing gas? Kind of a noobish question but I want to hear if theres any mixed opinions out there or if it's a set formula
@@EarthSurferUSA Thanks for the advice. Now another thing I'm having some trouble with is deciding whether to get a 2 or 4 stroke. I'm thinking either a yz250 or Suzuki rm 250. Is it true that 2 strokes break more often? I admire their simplicity so they're easy to fix from what I hear but I like reliability too. I mostly plan to be trail/woods riding not being too hard on the bike and hear 2 strokes are better for that. Someone also told me you have to do top ends after 20 hours which I don't think is true. What's your opinion though?
Should make them transfer port injection
Does anyone know if the yamanha yz 2 strokes are fuel injection on these later models ? or are they all carburated ?
Mantap...pokok e..👍
When you gonna test the new 2020 YZ500?
Sounds like a proper dirt bike!
🤙
What an awesome rider...
Wow...
We need these guys to build factory motors with advanced port timings. Thatd be sick
The stock yz porting is impressive. There are good gains in the head/squish band.
I wish they would bring back the banshee.
Awesome bro
Love and more love.
2 stroke Yz250 🏁
Hey tell me wuts up with the 84# ? I just got a mint 04 yz250 2 stroke with #84 on the plates. Is this someone's prior race or pro prep bike? Let me know. Im local in SD and this bike is dialed! Let me know thanks!🤙🏼
I wish Honda would bring back 2 strokes. I was never comfortable with the ergos on a Yamaha.
The best sound two stroke 👍🏻😎🇬🇧
I'd love to see this bike tested in the sand next year maybe a 2021 southwick test action
this one or the ktm 250 2 stroke?
A real dirt bike two strokes forever.
Looking too get a bike this week . Can anyone tell him if I would be a fool to want this bike and will mainly use it as a trail bike.. ? Not to found of the lack of power with the ttr models any insight would be great before I head to dealer
2:22 what's up with that etching on the side of the cylinder? You guys using full strength chlorinated simple green or something? lol
Yamaha should at least put the 2 stroke engines in the 4 stroke chassis (:
Yeah. They'll just need to turn that 2 stroke motor around and run the chain up to the front wheel for the first front wheel drive mxer.
@@SeansJunk are you aware of Christini
@@SeansJunk lmao
The 4 stroke chassis are too heavy!
Algún día mi Dios me va,premiar con..una moto...es como el jugue..con el cual..soñamos...desde niños...
how about a 250 2st vs 250 4 st shootout? Im taking the premix ride
Should be picking up my 2020 YZ250X in a couple days , super excited ! Quick question tho guys , I plan on throwing on a gnarly pipe and 2.1 silencer . Would I have to mess with the stock jetting from adding that ? I’m about 500 ft above sea level I believe . It’d help a lot if you guys got back to me
i got a 19 yz250 mx new. i had to change jetts after brake in.. even after bike was fouling plugs so had to change premix and main jet. got a pc pipe n ti2 now. no jetts needed. btw get a hardtop for the s2k
Joakim I’ve ridden mainly nothing but 2 strokes and some how up until this point every bike has felt like it was perfect or at least to me so I never had to mess around with jetting , hope it won’t take the joy out of a brand new bike if so I’ll get a lectron lol . And yeah a hardtop is definetly in the s’s future . If your interested in following the build of the car or bike my ig is @VirginiasOwn
@@Leifi112 how are you guys fouling plugs? Had mine since 2016 and still on the same plug, same jetting with a rad valve.
Keep the stock pipe, you'll gain nothing from the gnarly, might just lose a bit of a top end. Oh and the stock pipe sticks out a lot less.
Best thing you can do to improve the bottom end, without doing a 325 kit, is the GYTR weighted flywheel. Oh and your stock jetting should be adequate, just fiddle with the air screw. If you really want you can start messing around with NECJ needles and stuff, forums are your friend.
super video
It’s due time for Yamaha to update to the new frame! People are building cr500af’s with discontinued bikes! Come on Yamaha!
I thought two strokes were band from the world now thats a bike