Yamaha YZ250 reviews

Bought the 06 YZ 250 and have enjoyed every second of it. It is a great bike even in stock form. It handles great, very fast, and is easy to work on. I hope that Yamaha keeps making this bike for years. Very easy to upgrade with after market parts, should you choose to. This bike loves to fly and handles turns like it is on rails. I have been riding 2 stoker's for 30+ years and this bike is 1 of the best there is. Show less

'Ok here's the scoop on this. I called up and got this and a couple of other bikes for the kids. When it got here, I was a little worried about the performance end. I fired it up and was taking it easy, I took a couple small doubles set up off a table top and got a little too much in the power band. Needless to say, I had a sore rear but when I got back on and rode it around, this thing is all about business. Not saying anything bad about fours but man if you sell yourself short coming up on the face, this thing will set you back in the slot in no time. It has more power then anything I have ever been on. Now that the break in is almost over, it's getting smoother all the time. I can't believe I wanted to sell it the first day I had it. Thanks guys for this and for the kids it is the best thing we have done family wise... Show less

I am coming off the 4-stroke scene. This bike is more than competitive with the four strokes. I think it is give and take. The two stroke handles much better, but it also wears you out much quicker. Not a problem if you're in shape, which I am not! The only thing I did to mine is added the handle bar mounts off the 06 four strokes which handle the 1 1/8 bars and put protaper bars on. don't ask why Yamaha didn't issue the bike that way from the factory. I guess they feel that we 2-strokers are not worth it. Show less

When I first got my YZ 250, I was so happy. I had a 2001 yz85 when I hit 13 I needed a new bike so I got one. It's "my last bike I'll have." When I first got on it to the time I kicked it to the time I hit the kill switch I was in heaven. I did a wheelie up my back yard and from there on, it been the only thing I think about. My girl friend gets mad but hopefully you'll see me racing this year. "Ride, race, live" Show less

This has to be the best bike that I have ever owned. When I bought it a few months ago, it was bone stock except for a few add-ons here and there. This bike has a very powerful engine and I wouldn't plan to change anything. It is what you could say a wicked bike, it will keep up with the 05 CRF450 no problem and hill climbing on it is great. It's an all around great bike! Very Strong - No problems. Show less

Before this bike, I had a 1990 WR-250. It did okay until I started the track. Then it didn't have enough power for me at least, so I went and bought this a few months later when I had more experience under my belt. It was what I was looking for. the first day I got it I cruised around but couldn't do wheelies until I noticed the 12 feet black stripes on the driveway and that my tires were starting to get worn because it had so much power I couldn't wheelie I could only burn out. Show less

I went back to 2 stroke on the 06 yz250. I still have an '03 yz450, but just found it didn't turn and was not real flickable. The new 250 really flies, will turn on a dime and feels like a 125 on jumps. I couldn't bottom out the suspension if wanted to, it is much easier on the 450 to bottom. This bike has me back to the basics, I have to review all I learned on the 450. The bike is as fast or faster than my 450 and is so much easier to turn. Once I get the suspension dialed in, I will really feel comforable on it. This bike gave me confidence on the track that the 450 didn't give me. I ride the over 40 class and it reminds me of my old modified '98 250, except lighter. If you want a 250 with the flickability of a 125 then the '06 YZ250 is for you. Show less

This bike is by far the best 2 stroke 250 out there. My favorite part is the adjustable suspension for my starts and also I like the power it gives out right after a sharp turn. It really hasn't given me problems, like mechanically speaking, but if I take a crash sure something has to be replaced. Show less

I bought this bike brand new in August and have never had one problem with it. There is tons of low end torque that carry through to a decent mid range. But the top end is awesome on this bike. The only changes you are going to have to make right away is the rebound dampening on the shock and getting an aftermarket chain. You can't go wrong with this bike. It has smoked '05 CRF450s off the line time after time. In my mind it is the best 250 mx bike of all time. Show less

It seems to me that Yamaha has been making great motocross bikes for ages now; they never seem to make a bad one! Their results speak for themselves. This year's YZ250 is no exception. It has an abundance of power all around. Suspension is nice and plush and the brakes are on par with the Honda's (at last!!!). I've always believed that YZ's are easiest on the eye and I especially like the new silver frame, the gold forks look trick also. All in all this is a great bike whether amateur or pro. Show less