2025 Yamaha YZ250F at Glen Helen Raceway

250F comparisons are always a good time! 2025 250F Shootout season is officially over, and similar front runners return for yet another year. Tag along for a Tuesday afternoon session at Glen Helen Raceway on Yamaha's latest YZ250F. Be sure to set it at 1080p for the best resolution.
4:28 Map test, light on (rev)
Bike Specs:
2025 Yamaha YZ250F with 7.5 total hours
Stock map, light off
Rev map, light on
2mm fork height, stock clicker settings
Sag at 104/105mm
Dunlop MX33 tires
Stock stock!
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[@mxlamrabtine6683]

Nice.

[@jpesicka492]

How do you feel about this bike vs a KTM 350? I know it’s hard to compare the but just for your average vet rider which would you recommend and what are the pros and cons of both.

[@CasMoto]

Average vet rider: YZ250F is the complete package. IF - You're under 200lbs. or so...Easier to setup and just be happy. Great suspension, price point, Yamaha build quality, chassis balance. These modern day 250F's are not the 125 small-bores most of us remember from yesteryear!
350's do have their place, especially if vet riders like to rev and/or on the heavier side. However, air forks take some time to learn/setup every moto, the buy-in price is higher, and 'fixing' the suspension can become new owners first priority. The engine maintenance schedule is better on the 350's, and they will get you over bigger jumps with the increased torque and HP over a 250F. Good time to be a moto fan with so many options!