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Cycle News 2016 Issue 02 January 19

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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VOL. 53 ISSUE 2 JANUARY 19, 2016 P63 Of the six bikes, the KX250F is the least changed. In fact, it's not really changed at all. It gets new graphics and a new green-colored rear fender. Luckily for Kawasaki, the KX was already an outstanding performer and is known for its explosive and powerful motor, and super-stable chassis. It is fitted with Showa SFF spring forks. The Yamaha YZ250F is our defending shootout winner. Ever since its 2014 redo, Yamaha has been fine tuning it wherever needed, and 2016 was no exception. It got some motor mods to give it a little better bottom end and midrange performance, and some suspension changes to give it ever better overall balance. differences that set them apart – tires, subframe and airbox being the most important ones. changes and got a new KYB PSF2 air fork. The Suzuki is known for its outstanding turning abilities. E S T A N T S …

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