2021 YAMAHA YZ250F The YZ250F has been a force to be reckoned with ever since the reversed engine design was implemented in 2014. In 2020, it was more apparent than ever in Pro Motocross seeing every Star Yamaha leading the pack into the first turn more often than not. At the consumer level, the bike has seen nothing but praise for the most part. So for 2021, Yamaha implemented the changes made to the 2020 YZ450F chassis wise, along with updating the motor package and some suspension settings. The changes are abundant in 2021, but there seemed to be one common theme: aggressive. All of the motor changes are designed to increase power, especially at higher RPMs, and chassis and suspension settings are stiffer and more “precise.” Check out DirtBikeTest.com for all of the details. Yamaha has been known for its fast motors and they have done it again in 2021. The ’21 has slightly better bottom end, but is more free revving and has stronger pulling power from mid-top. Overall, the power is more exciting over the previous year, though we also say it’s easier to ride if you get lazy. You can rely even more on the Yamaha’s torque and can roll corners
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