Yamaha has unveiled their 2025 range of dirt bikes. “The bikes target riders right from beginner levels all the way through to the pro’s with a bunch of significant upgrades and a strong focus on their YZ250FX and WR250F models.”
2025 YZ250FX.
The YZ250FX has a redesigned aluminium frame, “It offers the rider an excellent balance of stability and agility for a proper cross-country racer feel and pace. Front wheel traction is enhanced with the lighter subframe and redesigned engine mounts.”
The fully adjustable KYB front suspension is 10mm shorter. This is said to improve bump absorption, balance and manoeuvrability through the tightest of terrains. The bike is slimmer and more compact to give the rider more space between the seat and foot pegs for better movement.
Yamaha has given the YZ250FX’s engine a bunch of new modifications, including giving the ECU quite a bit of a retune to boost the low-end torque and mid to high-end power. They have also redesigned the intake system. The bike will come with four levels of traction control and Yamaha’s Power Tuner App will be a standard feature on the bike.
2025 WR250F.
Like the YZ250FX, the WR250F has also benefited from features found in the current YZ250F MX model. The WR250F has been kitted with an H4 headlight, LED taillight.
Also, similar to the YZ250FX, the body is slimmer with its new bilateral beam frame designed to give the rider added flex. The front suspension is lowered by 10 mm which is claimed to provide a lower centre of gravity. The seat is made flatter and slimmer to give the rider more leg room.
The WR250F has the same engine as the YZ250F, however the ECU has been tuned to better suit all around enduro riding. It comes with the new intake system that draws air from under the seat and side covers. A lap-timer and the Power tuner App comes as a standard feature.
The front KYB suspension is fully adjustable and will now come with a hand/quick adjuster to change the compression without the need for tools. Out back you’ll find KYB is a linkage type suspension. The shock has revised settings to enhance the performance.
Both models have a large 270mm front brake disc and 240mm rear disc, this is coupled to a Nissin caliper to bring added control and stopping power. Both come with a wide-ratio six speed transmission and a large diameter 15-plate cable actuated clutch.
More features include, lightweight tapered aluminium handlebar mounts that can be adjusted to four different settings and 55mm wide foot pegs. Electric start and two-mode, on-the-fly engine mapping. The wheels are dressed with Dunlop Geomax MX33 tyres.
Keep an eye out right here for more info on when they will be available in South Africa.
