Written By: Gardner Tarlow
The last time I rode a Yamaha YZ125 was the all-new version in 2022. At that time, I had been riding a 2021 Husqvarna TC125 and 2022 KTM 125SX. When the new YZ125 came out it was a completely new motor on a tried-and-true frame and suspension package. I thought for sure…
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If you're a hybrid moto and off-road rider, Keefer will be helping you decide if this 2024 Yamaha YZ450FX is the right bike for you. Listen as he goes over engine character, suspension settings as well as how this FX varies from the F model.
The stock Yamaha seat is atrocious. The shape isn’t great and the foam breaks down within 8-10 hours of you riding your new YZ. I have been going back and forth with foam shapes on the Yamaha YZ450F and come to the conclusion that the stock shape isn’t bad if you have the right foam…
The YZ125 is unchanged for 2024 but since we didn’t give you YZ125 owners any love in 2023 we are here for some suspension and jetting specs. The target weight we used for this suspension setting was a range from 150-170 pounds. The suspension is still a little soft in stock trim, so if you…