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[QUOTE="katoom125, post: 1051334, member: 53591"] The YZ handles quite a bit different than the 125SX or 200EXC. I'll call it more stable for lack of a better word. The 125SX is like riding a mountain bike, much more "flickable" than either the YZ250 or the 200EXC - The 125SX will bail you out of trouble - if you screw up, you can 'man handle' the 125 back into shape, making it very forgiving. If you can ride a 125 (basically keeping them in the 'heart' of the powerband - ALL of the time) you can go very fast thru the woods - the biggest drawback I find is in very tight conditions where there is little distance between turns - in these conditions the YZ250 or the 200EXC will accelerate quicker, turn to turn, and can be faster. One of the keys to riding fast with a 125 is keeping your momentum but with extremely tight turns, close together, this kills your momentum. On the other hand the 125 will handle obstacles ( nasty/ugly terrain, deadfalls, etc., easier than either of the other two). The 200EXC shares quite a few traits with the 125 but it feels quite a bit heavier (than the 125SX) even tho it certainly is not a heavy bike. It is not as forgiving as the 125 either if you get into trouble but you have the advantage of quicker acceleration (from lower RPM's) and they generally are easier to ride (faster), especially if you're tired. I prefer the 200EXC to the 250EXC (have owned several of each) because the 200 does feel lighter and more "flickable" although the 250EXC feels more secure/stable at higher speeds perhaps. I think there is as much difference in "feel" between the 250EXC and the 200EXC as there is between the 200EXC and the 125SX - but I got off the subject didn't I? You asked about the YZ250, not the 250EXC's. The YZ250 is a whole different bike than either the 125SX or the 200EXC - to some degree it does share the 125SX's very quick revving powerband but it also has plenty of low end that the 125 lacks, you don't have to be nearly as concerned dropping off the power with the YZ as you do with the 125 because the YZ's power is back instantly. If anything you have to be more concerned with too much power, too quickly, maybe. It's kind of like the 125 in that respect because you have to be just as good with throttle and clutch control with both bikes but for different reasons. There isn't much comparison between the 200EXC's powerband and the YZ's - when jumping from one to the other, the 200EXC feels almost lazy and we all know that this just isn't so - but that's how it feels. The 200EXC also feels heavier than the YZ (not as much difference as compared with the the 125SX but it's a significant difference in feel - the YZ feels lighter). The YZ also feels quicker handling than the 200EXC (it's not quicker handling than the 125SX). The 2 biggest differences you will notice comparing the YZ250 with either the 125 or the 200, are the same. 1st is the motor, the 2nd is suspension. The YZ motor is 'magic' - there is no lack of "thunder" anywhere and it has enough bottom end to be able to 'plug along' if conditions require. I understand that most woods riders/racers add a 9oz flywheel weight - mine is stock - I love that "rip". My gearing is also stock which means my top speed is only somewhere close to 60mph, but it also means being able to ride in the woods in 3rd and 4th gears most of the time. The YZ motor can also get you into trouble quickly if you are not good with throttle and clutch control (mentioned earlier) so for some riders the YZ will NOT be the bike of choice for woods work (just like the 125 doesn't work for many riders for the same reason). YZ Suspension - Yes, again mine is stock! Here the biggest difference is power to the ground (traction) and control - this bike will go and stay exactly where you point it and it hooks up unbelievably well for a bike with this kind of power - it out accelerates either the 200EXC or the 125SX by a bunch - it's almost like cheating. Compared with the 200EXC, most woods riders suggest that the YZ has a 'firm' suspension action - the 200 is definately 'softer' - the 125SX has similar suspension action to the YZ - personally I like the firmer action but that may have to do with my weight even tho the 200EXC properly sprung still feels a bit too soft for my liking. Did I answer all your questions? My weight - was a little over 200# - I'm on a diet so it's gone down some - I'm old - over the hill - former 'A' class, enduro, hare scramble, ice, TT, and occasional motocross racer - but all that racing was a long time ago so what do I know? [/QUOTE]
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