Is the All-New 2021 Yamaha YZ250F Better Than Ever?

Presented by OGIO Powersports Realistically, Yamaha could’ve left the YZ250F unchanged and had an extremely competitive bike for 2021. Could it have won the Bike of the Year honors once again? Hard to say, but it is a very real possibility. However, that is not what the bLU cRU had in store for their small-bore machine. The list of updates and changes is impressive. How about an all-new chassis following in the 450’s footsteps - aimed at quicker handling, lighter feel, and better cornering? Engine updates? You bet! Several actually. In fact, click on the Tech Briefing Video we did with Yamaha’s own Mike Ulrich to get educated on all the changes to the bike, here, we are going to focus on how those refinements translate to feel on the track. Right off, Best handling YZ250F we have ever ridden! Let’s be honest, although the Yamaha has won our Shootout the last few years, it was the deep grunt of the engine, the incredibly plush suspension, and confidence-inspiring straight-line stability t