RIDE REVIEW I 2024 YAMAHA YZ250F
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is closed off in the new chassis, which
significantly squelches that notorious YZ
vacuum sound from the front end, but this
isn't the case with the YZ250F. Vents in-
side the intake make the engine noise al-
most unbearable at times. If you currently
ride a Yamaha, you might not notice, but if
you're new to the YZ250F, be sure to grab
some earplugs. While you're at it, pick up
some padded bike shorts. The new seat
is hard and gets uncomfortable after a
few motos. And, if you opt for the 50th
Anniversary retro white YZ, which looks
great in the pits, be prepared to do a lot
of cleaning and scrubbing after every ride
if you want to keep it looking that way.
The bike is still offered in traditional blue,
but the previous Monster Energy graphics
version is kaput this year.
RISK TAKERS
So far, Yamaha has debunked the old say-
ing, which will be a relief for YZ diehards.
Yamaha took the risk of making some big
changes to the 2024 YZ250F and some
-
how managed to get away with it.
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The '24 YZ250F feels even more agile.
