2009 Yamaha YZ250F Preview

Competition

2008 Honda CRF250R

Honda sticks to the 2008 model year which is indeed a very successful one for the CRF250R. Offering great resistance and power coming from a 250cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, this is one true competitor for the new Yamaha already. Not to mention the Honda Progressive Steering Damper which makes it a rocket through the corners, something that Yamaha can only compete with by using the ProTaper aluminum handlebar. Also, with a price of $6,449 this is the fiercest two-wheeler to be put against the recently launched bike. But we should still wait and see what Honda comes up with.

2008 Suzuki RM-Z250

Like Honda, Suzuki is still enjoying the success of its four-stroke 250cc RM-Z, a machine that never seemed to fail, no matter what. It simply relies on its light aluminum chassis, bulletproof engine and Showa suspensions in order to make the best impression. It doesn’t expect important refinements for next year’s models as the engine was new for 2008 and still goes strong so Yamaha has this one sorted out. Not sure, considering the modified piston profile and the new Keihin FCR 37 MX carburetor, but apparently it does. At $6,099, the Suzuki offers a good bang for the buck.

2008 Kawasaki KX250F

As you can suppose, the next bike is Kawasaki’s KX250F. Offered for as low as the Suzuki, the green machine is sharp-steering, powerful and very reliable. With its 249cc four-stroke single having DOHC and four valves, the bike comes as an alternative for the ones previously mentioned.

I guess that what you’ve ridden before would defiantly influence your choice, but the first launched is always a big hit and this year is Yamaha.

Exterior

2009 Yamaha YZ250F

In order to mark the big change Yamaha adds new, stylish plastics on the YZ250F, as well as it does with the entire line-up, but it seems that every single model has its own charm.

Aggressive looking and designed around the rider, the chances for it to disappoint even from this point of view are reduced to a minimum. Indeed, it doesn’t look like an Aprilia RX, but we must admit that the Japanese will probably never stand for astonishment when designing a bike and this is virtually the best you’ll get.

Color combination is what sets it apart from the others and, here, things can split both ways: either you go for the Team Yamaha Blue and White color scheme or the Red and White one. Number plates are white no matter what and the new grip seat has two-tone coloration.

Price

The color combination you choose will also slightly reflect on the MSRP for which this dirt bike is offered, but at a difference of $100 there’s no need to point that out too much. At an MSRP of $6,549 (Blue and White), respectively $6,649 (White and Red), the YZ250F has yet another high point in front of its competition and that surely must be pointed out.

Conclusion

Among the most appreciated Yamaha YZ models, the 250F has had a great evolution so far and, as 2009 shows us, we have just began seeing the best of it.

There is no wonder competition riders claim this is the best 250cc four-stroke bike as it has completed with the purpose of its creation from the year following its introduction. At this level, evolution marks the winner and in unanimity of votes, the Yamaha YZ250F is the best you can have so far.

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