QUICKSPIN I 2025 Yamaha YZ250F
P108
just didn't provide that "snap" off
the bottom that the '23 had—it
had a momentary flat spot
shortly after you twisted the
throttle. We knew the '24 YZ250F
was capable of better. So, we
made some adjustments via
Yamaha's updated Power Tuner
app to it. Just like that, problem
solved. We settled on Yamaha's
custom "Response" map, which
is essentially the same map that
now comes standard on the '25
YZ. At least, it feels that way.
Otherwise, the motor is the same
as before: powerful, fast, and
loud. In other words, we love it.
The '24's suspension was
already very good, but, of course,
good things can always be
made better. Many felt the '24
YZ250F wasn't as balanced as
it could've been, and the front
end wasn't as stable. It moved
around a lot and felt nervous,
mostly while setting up for turns
over bumps at speed. Yamaha
addressed these issues by
changing the rear linkage ratio,
going to a lighter spring, and
making corresponding adjust
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ments to the forks. Again, the
mods worked. Rear hold-up
is much improved, so overall,
the '25 YZ feels more planted
than ever and hooks up better,
just like Yamaha said it would.
It's not a dramatic improve
-
ment, but it is an improvement,
nonetheless. However, since we
The map and kill switches are
easier to distinguish while
wearing gloves. They are also
recessed to reduce the chance
of accidentally bumping them.
Somehow, Yamaha found
ways to improve the already
stellar YZ250F. They might be
subtle improvements but they're
improvements nonetheless.
PHOTO: RYAN NITZEN
