1995 Yamaha YZ250 Classic Bike Review
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- This is my look back at Yamaha's excellent 1995 YZ250 motocrosser. This was the last year for this YZ250 design and a fitting sendoff for one of the more successful machines of the early 1990s.
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I remember this bike being the best of '95. The '93/'94 had proven to be very formidable. Thanks Again!
I had a 1994 250. My son was just turning 14, riding 80 intermediate. One day at a Oatfield/GFI race I just put him on it. Zero hours practice and he smoked the 250 beginner class. I think he used 2nd gear all the way around..,. In 2000
I just bought one last year. Best bike I've ever owned. I love the purple with the white.
Had one. Sold it. Miss it.
I was hoping you would do a video of the 1985 Kawasaki KX lineup. I used to own a 1985 KX 125 "Works Replica" I believe that year Dirt Bike Magazine highly regarded this machine. Thanks as always for all these great videos. The look back of the 80's and 90's bikes bring back so many fun memories of riding dirt bikes back then.
I have a 1995 YZ250 with the aftermarket titanium sub frame. What I found to help dramatically reduce the difficulty shifting was to use one full quart of 90 gear oil instead of the 750cc it recommends.
My uncle had this bike when i was 14. I had an xr100 at the time. He let me ride it, my first 250 ride.
I really really liked it. It just did what i thought it would.
And compared to my xr100 it was worlds better.
I have a 1995 WR250Z with a few modifications. Deceivingly fast machine for how smooth the power is, capable of 100mph. Really enjoying the series, nice work!
What carb and jetting and Fuel ⛽️ are you running on your WR ? I finally got mine to run decent after going to 100 Octane’
@@mrmoparrr Currently set up with a Boyesen rad valve, Keihin pwk38 airstriker, and 93 octane. At 800' in a temperate climate I run the stock 7.0 cutaway slide, 168 main, 42 pilot, Suzuki necj needle at the top clip. Airscrew at 1.5 turns out, mixing 50:1 interceptor but will be changing to 40:1 and a different oil because I don't like how little film the Amsoil leaves.
Can you do a video for the 1997 RM250?
Would love to hear the history of my 03 WR 450, where it came from and where they're at now.
Keep up the great work!
You should have more subscribers I don't think this channel get noticed I'm sure if it did there would be a lot more people tuning in keep them coming . 95 is the first year I was given a bike from Yamaha. The best part about the bikes in the 90s the where slim big difference compared to today's bikes
I LOVED the design on these YZ's back in the day! I wish I woul dhave upgraded to one!
My very first race bike was a new 1995 YZ80.
I remember this race you're showing as well. Vegas, right? I have an old Dirt Rider or MX Action mag - the title was "What the hell happened in Las Vegas". They had lost some lights and Emig ended up taking the main. 90s MX was great!
Love my 95. Still capable and podium capable in Enduro and hare scrambles all day. I'm 40, I guess I never moved on from the 90s lol, I have zero interest in these new four stroke bikes
so glad i found this youtube channel, well made videos! I come from snowcross and its crazy how much AHEAD motocross bikes were in 95. For snowmobiles, they were still made to only sit down in 95 and chassis was not at all similar to today. Meanwhile motocross bikes in 95 are not too different from today, probably the weight is a lot lower today im guessing? And power could be slightly higher today too I guess!
Yea, a few pounds and a few horsepower.....and WAAAAY more expensive to maintain and rebuild and expensive as fk to race!!!!!
Thank you for the really nice and informative review. Love the bike!
I have a pink and purple 91 and a 94 but I like the look of the 91 way better the neon bikes of the 90s looked great
Owned a new 93’, awesome bike..
Thanks man. Good stuff. Merry Christmas
Great video, could you do a video on the YZ125 for 2001
Anthony Aguilar I will yes
That’s how the Maico’s did so good, they had that long stroke motor
I loved my 95. Compared to the 92 cr I had before it was great. The dealer gave me a piston and a ti subframe when I bought it.
They gave you a titanium sub frame?? Factory yamaha wasn't even doing shit like that.
@@chadkennedy529 they were 700$ option if I remember right- brittle and not really worth the money....just trick.
Great job on this. Thanks.keep it coming.
Jack of all trades, master of none, just like me.
Can you compare the yz400f through the yz450 f. The old footage is awesome.
Tim Connell I am working on a YZ400F video
@@TheMotocrossVault that sounds great.
Loved this bike. How about doing the 93 rm125
I honestly think the 93 was the best looking. that's probably only because it was the first
Remember when Yamaha changed all the bikes for 93. The all new Damonized yzs.
Review the KLX 650 R please!
I just picked one of these up from an old buddy. It’s the blue and white model. So it’s a Factory model. Anyone know more about it ? How many were built etc. thanks !
Yamah never sold a “ factory model” but they did sell an accessory graphics kit through dealers that made the bike look like the works Yamaha’s that year. I’m sure yours just has that YZR appearance package on it.
Love your videos! Can you do some more three wheeler videos? Maybe the 200x?
I’m working on it
@@TheMotocrossVault thank you! Love your history lessons! Keep up the good work buddy guy!
Does anybody know what color of purple was used on the chassis for the 95? I want to restore the one I have and want to powder coat it the purple color. Thanks
Nice video👍🏼
Should do this on a 1995 rm250
I will in the future
2001 YZ 250?
did you read my comment
How about doing the 1994 YZ 250? Thank you in advance.
I will in the future for sure
@@TheMotocrossVault I have the 1994 yz250 with the long rod. I keep hearing that it is the holeshot king but can't find much info on it beyond that. In drags against a 2001 CR250 I would always have him through 4th, then he would pull away in 5th gear. Its a ripper.
I have a 1994 YZ250 and the previous owner modified the motor with the long rod and cylinder of a 1989. I wonder if it's better or should I change it for the OEM '94 cylinder? Must have some reason he used the '89 cylinder I think?
The long-rod upgrade was a popular modification at the time and many teams including Factory Yamaha ran them. I would not change it back unless you have a failure and can't get replacement parts
@@TheMotocrossVault Thanks for your reply. I don't have any problems, the engine runs fantastic and very strong. I only wonder that it has a '89 cylinder and not the 94 with a spacer. But I will go on with the current setup and keep it as it runs perfect. Or does the 94 cylinder with a spacer run even better?
@@AbcAbc-ox6pg the 89 cylinder is used so the power valve works right with the long rod if I remember right.
Can someone tell me how much this bike cost when it was new?
about $6000
kai glembocki list price was $5549 in 1995
Everyone’s saying dirt bikes are getting so expensive but a 2020 yz450 cost the same price in today’s money???
1996 couldn't of came quicker for yamaha IMO. The 93-95 big bikes had the ugliest body work right in front of the Suzuki's. I agree Honda and Kawasaki were 5 years ahead of the others. Merry Christmas Tony thank you for all the hard work this year. I always enjoy these videos.
I agree
Yep, agreed. Loved the 96 but couldn't see any part of myself on the 93-95 YZ & RM 250s. Was a good time to ride Red