Classic Bike Review: 1996 Yamaha YZ250

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  • Опубліковано 21 кві 2019
  • This is a look back at Yamaha's all-new YZ250 motocrosser for 1996. This was the first year that Yamaha went to the blue bodywork and a totlat redesign fro 1995. While this basic platform would turn out to be quite successful eventually, this first edition in 1996 was a but of a dud. Underpowered and poorly suspended, better days were ahead for Yamahas YZ250.
    If you would like to read more, you can check out my accompanying Classic Steel article at PulpMX.com pulpmx.com/2018/03/05/classic...
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  • @biggiechin69
    @biggiechin69 Рік тому +2

    Just picked one up today for $800. Should be a fun build.

  • @darrellcoccagna2055
    @darrellcoccagna2055 3 роки тому +2

    Best YZ graphics yamaha ever had. 96 YZ and LBZ gear with chrome troy lee visor on a bell moto 6 helmet. U cant win if u dont look cool

  • @Justen1980
    @Justen1980 3 роки тому +1

    Yamaha sent me a VHS for the 1996 YZs with Bob Hannah tellin me how good they were. (I was subscribed the the magazines at that time)

  • @sambuvca22
    @sambuvca22 2 роки тому

    got a restored 1998. soup to nuts. my 15 year old is competitive on the track with it.. its crazy. very strong motor.

  • @VlogEpicness
    @VlogEpicness 5 років тому +3

    I loved the 1995 yz. Best looking bike of the 90s.

    • @LBrawn
      @LBrawn 2 місяці тому

      😂😮

  • @retroracer6660
    @retroracer6660 5 років тому +4

    Can you do a Classic Bike Review on the 1992 Suzuki Rm 125 thanks these videos are very informative and helpful.

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому +1

    That’s a sexy looking YZ my buddy got one to ride in the woods, it was too much.

  • @yamaharaptor01able
    @yamaharaptor01able 4 роки тому +2

    Man,this is all pretty disappointing news to me. Especially since i fully restored this exact bike back to 100% bone stock. I must not have much in the way of dirtbike experience,i don't have one darn complaint about the bike. It stands out like a shining star amidst a sea of kx's i'm currently hoarding. Thanks for the informative vid👍

    • @TheMotocrossVault
      @TheMotocrossVault  4 роки тому +2

      KX500Maniac My best friend had one brand new back in 1996 and it’s lack of power was pretty stark compared to my ‘96 CR250R but none of that really matters now. Any 25-year-old bike that is restored and in mint condition is awesome regardless of its performance when it was new. 👍🏻

  • @supertedogpriken
    @supertedogpriken 4 роки тому +2

    One of the best looking bike of all time. I love all 1996 bikes. It is in my mind the year when everyone of the brands got there shit togheter and every bike looked AMAZING.

  • @eddean5090
    @eddean5090 5 років тому +1

    Should do the yz125 history because most people who ride dritbikes had one around at some stage if not their own they had a friend that had one.

  • @justinhenderson5710
    @justinhenderson5710 2 роки тому

    Just got my 22' this week. S0 excited 😊 🤗

  • @marlattmotos
    @marlattmotos 3 роки тому

    Got a question you may be able to help with, my 96 yz250 I just bought was blown up, cylinder was pretty rough so I'm gonna resleeve it. If I buy a 69mm cylinder sleeve would I buy a 69mm piston kit? Or a 68.50mm piston kit?

  • @tomvanheeswijk5560
    @tomvanheeswijk5560 3 роки тому

    Tony What a cool Channel you have . Greets from the Netherlands

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому +3

    It felt slow to you ? I thought it was vicious, that shows how slow I was LOL

  • @jordancook3775
    @jordancook3775 4 роки тому +1

    Why is there not much info on the 97 yz 250. Is it pretty much the same as the 96?

  • @freeridemoto7133
    @freeridemoto7133 5 років тому +2

    1997 next!!!

  • @BrokenSprocket
    @BrokenSprocket 5 років тому +1

    I had a 1995 YZ250 it was a great bike.

  • @usastride4886
    @usastride4886 5 років тому

    these videos are interesting!

  • @EkonRekon
    @EkonRekon 5 років тому +1

    I've had that bike since 96'. Love it
    Wrench report stage 2 moded. Race me on anything you have

  • @morg0o159
    @morg0o159 2 роки тому

    Was there much difference between the 96 and 97

  • @ryans2118
    @ryans2118 Рік тому

    Like ur vids. Fun. Thanks for sharing

  • @reesemontney4188
    @reesemontney4188 3 роки тому

    I have a 96yz125 and I love it

  • @taurienhill5355
    @taurienhill5355 5 років тому

    Where did you find those forms where they compared

  • @fixitfrank1752
    @fixitfrank1752 5 років тому

    Top show can you do a show on Suzuki lt500 4 wheelers cheers 👍

  • @tyzievegemite4251
    @tyzievegemite4251 2 роки тому

    A work mate of mine offered me his 96 yz250 for $1000 (aus).
    Needs some TLC. I’m thinking a possible project bike?. So doing some research. Thanks so much.
    I want a yz250 to park up next to my 09 yz450f

  • @ShaunSavage-kl9pd
    @ShaunSavage-kl9pd 6 місяців тому

    Run a 94 cylinder on the 96. Ohlins fork shock

  • @danielc5205
    @danielc5205 5 років тому +1

    My brother owned and raced a '96 250 back in the day. Oddly enough the bike is still around in 2019. The current owner put a 360cc big bore kit in it's motor.

  • @justonemmett1809
    @justonemmett1809 5 років тому

    Did you say the 1995 needed or didn't need race gas?

    • @TheMotocrossVault
      @TheMotocrossVault  5 років тому +1

      Juston Emmett the 1995 YZ250 pinged on pump gas under heavy loads.

    • @justonemmett1809
      @justonemmett1809 5 років тому

      @@TheMotocrossVault Awesome video! I have a 95 that I plan to restore. I replaced the carb (broken choke plunger) with a JD Keihin 38mm PWK Air Striker. No pinging but was thinking about running race gas anyway.

  • @CarsAndMotorcycles
    @CarsAndMotorcycles 5 років тому +1

    Great video Tony! Can you please do a simular video of my favourite bike of all time the 1991 Suzuki RM 250.

    • @brunostudley2191
      @brunostudley2191 4 роки тому

      Virtual49 I’m restoring one, I’ve never ridden it in anger, what do you like about it?

  • @joedillon1806
    @joedillon1806 4 роки тому

    I was 14 when the 95's came out and always loved the look of bikes that had fenders that slanted up . This bike, the 93-95 RM's (had a 93 RM 125), the KX 80 and 100 all had this rear fender trait that I liked so much. These days, it looks like an extremely hard chassis to ride because the rear slants so high. I envision myself being kicked forward over every jump. lol

  • @cassarj76
    @cassarj76 4 роки тому

    Hi I’m trying to find out what was the stock gearing for the 95 250 please? Thanks

  • @jamescarbonaro596
    @jamescarbonaro596 4 роки тому

    I had a 1994 YZ 250, super smooth linear engine, user friendly. Miss that bike....

  • @michaeltrower6792
    @michaeltrower6792 5 років тому +1

    Great video can you do one on 96 cr250r thanks

  • @ronaldtartaglia4459
    @ronaldtartaglia4459 Рік тому

    I love this channel ❤️

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому +2

    I had a 96’ it was pretty damn mean

  • @tannerpuhl4233
    @tannerpuhl4233 4 роки тому

    I would like to hear about the suzuki kawi collaboration on there first 450

    • @TheMotocrossVault
      @TheMotocrossVault  4 роки тому +1

      It was actually a 250 and I can do that for sure! Thanks for the suggestion

    • @tannerpuhl4233
      @tannerpuhl4233 4 роки тому

      My mistake thats why i found no info on it also you seem not to be to loyal to any inperticular brand wich is great to get info from unbiased source. I have only had hondas

  • @deborahchesser7375
    @deborahchesser7375 4 роки тому

    When you open the vintage restoration shop let me know. Then a museum.

  • @hansmazur
    @hansmazur 5 років тому

    1997 CR250 PLEASE

  • @MXRiderFiftyTwo
    @MXRiderFiftyTwo 4 роки тому

    Your Daughter Stole your Thunder

  • @chriscardoza9714
    @chriscardoza9714 5 років тому +1

    The 1994 yz 250 was far better bike made....

  • @stevestiffler9120
    @stevestiffler9120 5 років тому

    I spent some time on a 99 yz250. It was faster, pulled harder than my 01 and 03 Cr250's

    • @tonypalmer7779
      @tonypalmer7779 5 років тому

      I had a 98 yz 250 was great engine plenty of pull from bottom to topend

    • @mikep996
      @mikep996 4 роки тому +1

      It's weird everyone talks about this bike being slow I don't think it's much different than my 1997 YZ250 I have a pro action pipe boyesen reeds flywheel weight 50 tooth sprocket.... but that's really about it and just the other day I raced my buddy on his 2019 KTM 250 and beat him by like 5 bike lengths three times in a row really makes no sense and I must weigh 60 lb more than him my bike weighs more than his he has to have close to 8 to 10 more horsepower than me and on top of it he is a better Rider than me we couldn't figure it out...

  • @trebwalker3553
    @trebwalker3553 4 роки тому

    Ich habe eine komplett restaurierte yz250 bj 1996

  • @unclequack5445
    @unclequack5445 4 роки тому

    Akebono? more like ''Rube Goldberg'' Aaha ha haja…………...