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SHOOTOUT
2 0 1 7 2 5 0 F M O T O C R O S S S H O O T O U T
Last year, the Suzuki RM-Z250
got a boatload of changes, 80
changes to the engine alone! This
year, not so much. It now has
black rims, a yellow seat cover, a
yellow rear fender, and black side
panels. The Suzuki is known for its
outstanding turning abilities.
The Kawasaki KX250F is pretty
much all new. Lighter weight,
more power and a narrower chas-
sis makes the KX250F the most
MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Yamaha has been fine-tuning
the YZ ever since it got a major
overhaul for the 2014 model
year, and 2017 is no exception.
Chassis updates, new engine
mounts, stiffer fork tubes and
softer fork springs work in con-
junction with engine revisions for
more mid- and top-end power.
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he 2017 Honda CRF250R
saw updates to the engine
and suspension back in
2016 that improved power and
handling. For 2017 it stays ex-
actly the same, right down to the
graphics. It is one of four bikes
in the 250F class using an air
fork.
