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Cycle News Issue 23 June 12

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VOL. 55 ISSUE 23 JUNE 12, 2018 P63 The Yamaha YZ250F gets a major overhaul for 2019. It features an all- new engine, frame and bodywork. Suspension has been refined, as well. Yamaha went in search of more midrange and top-end performance for the new YZ250F. As a result, they updated the cylinder head, piston, cam profiles, and revised the exhaust system. 2019 Yamaha YZ250F and YZ450F To improve cornering feel and straight-line rigidity, the YZ's bilateral-beam frame has new main spars, engine mounts and engine- mounting position (to maximize mass centralization). The cylinder head also has a more upright stance. Like the YZ450F, which was heavily updated last year, the 2019 YZ250F gets electric starting and Yamaha's Power Tuner app, a first for a production 250F motocrosser. The YZ250F will again be available in two color options—Team Yamaha Blue, and White. Both will sell for $8199. Click here for more information. After getting a major update last year, the 2019 YZ450F returns with minor updates, including revised suspension settings, redesigned front fork lugs/axle brackets, redesigned front and rear wheel collars, updated starter, increased seat foam density and a new blue-colored valvetrain cover. It will be available this month with a $9299 MSRP. Both bikes will be available in two color options, Yamaha Racing Blue, and White. CN 2019 Yamaha YZ250F

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