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I want one. But I probably better lose 30 pounds first.
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Disappointing I will be keeping my GG for sure.
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Not really much earth shattering adding a 6th gear to a YZ250F! Don't get me wrong, it's good that they put forth some effort....but I doubt we'll look back in 10 years and say it was the most significant bike to come along.......unless they were to add some lights and get it past the EPA and still have it RIP!
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I think we all must be starving (jonesing) for something "earth shattering". My initial reaction is/was; I have had some 60 bikes now. 90% or better were dirt bikes; MX, Enduro, Trail bikes. Looking back, I probably had the most "fun" on an IT200. 200s teach you a lot. Don't snap back. And, you can ride the absolute dog stuffing out of and then put it away until the next time.
It was simply "fun" to ride. I think a rear slanted, fuel injected, electric started, down drafted, SSS sprung 250 4t in a basically 125 format would be one heck of a "fun" bike to ride. Earth shattering? What would that be? Mows your grass too? Granted. It probably wouldn't be my race bike of choice when I have a GG 300 available, or desert bike of choice or trials bike of choice for that matter. I need more ponies to haul my 220 pound arse around. But, I find myself wanting one in the stable along side the others so I can go "shatter some earth". Kudos to Yamaha for stepping up and offering more Offroad models. My guess is that there is more to come.
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Tough crowd........I like it, but I've always liked Yamaha and Kawasaki's. It is nice to have the option. I would still take the 250f motor in a gasgas chassis over this. Its a step in the right direction which is over all good for the sport.
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So will this be replacing the WR250F? I do dig the specs (although I've never been a 250F kinda guy) and it does seem to address all the things that offroaders have been complaining about. I just wonder if it will be eligible for a green sticker in CA, if so, I can see this selling like hotcakes!
I recall taking a third party online survey a couple years ago from "a major manufacturer" and this ticks all the boxes on their available "wish" list. We all knew that Honda stopped giving a $4!+ a long time ago so Yamaha seemed to be the next likely candidate for a new offroad bike. |
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WR250F is the same bike + load of weight, and a beautiful headlight.. *barf*
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...so let me get this straight, the WR is 45+ lbs heavier, has lower compression (less power) almost 2" less suspension travel, and costs MORE? I really don't see why they want both in their line up, this does support the idea that the WR will remain green sticker compliant and the YZFX will not. I do find it hard to believe the headlight/ tail light, and plastic skidplate weigh 45lbs, so where is the additional weight?
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This is a step in the right direction, don't think we'll see a green sticker model anytime soon......if any time.
Now...will the other 3 brands follow??
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All-New YZ250FX: http://youtu.be/VQ01J5muIUg
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