VOL. 54 ISSUE 50 DECEMBER 19, 2017 P87
4
th
Place
Yamaha shook the 250cc class up with its all-new, 2014
YZ250F, and has since led the charge through relentless,
performance-minded updates. That changes this year, how-
ever, the Tuning Fork brand remaining relatively silent with
little more than bold-new graphics and blue rims. Sadly,
2018 marks the end of the YZ250F's four-year reign over
the 250cc four-stroke class.
But even if the YZ250F falls to fourth in this year's
shootout, there's no denying just how balanced and overall
impressive the package is. What ruled the class for four
straight years doesn't become junk the moment another
bike takes its crown. In fact, the YZ250F is still widely
praised by our test riders, even snagging a few first-place
votes. The biggest reason? Its suspension package is noth-
ing short of amazing; still a favorite amongst a wide range
of riders.
Said to the best front end in the business, the KYB
Speed Sensitive System (SSS) spring front fork is what
each of our testers wanted to talk about. "It's the best feel-
ing fork, period," said one rider. To which Metcalfe added,
YAMAHA
YZ250F
