MXA’S WEEKEND NEWS ROUND-UP: THE 450’S WITH CHASE & THE 250’S WITH CHANCE

•  FIRST LOOK! 2025 YAMAHA YZ250F, YZ450F & MONSTER EDITION

No one really expected a totally new Yamaha YZ450F, since it was all-new in 2023 or a totally revised YZ250, in it was brand new just 12 months ago, but Yamaha did make some changes to there 2025 line-up. First, the 20225 models gets some suspension updates, new engine mounts, redesign footpeg brackets, clutch changes and there will be YZ450F, YZ250F , YZ250 two-stroke and YZ125 Monster Energy Editions.

2025 YAMAHA YZ450F

The new 2025 YZ450F continues to be the most complete, well-balanced and capable bike in the 450 class. Yamaha’s flagship open-class YZ returns with a handful of key updates for enhanced performance, comfort and convenience.

New features include:
(1) Revised suspension includes updated rear linkage, new settings front and rear, along with a lighter spring rate on rear shock and new delta-shaped piston shims in the fork for enhanced stability, traction and a more planted front-end feel.(2) Revised engine mounts complement suspension updates, improving chassis compliance and enhancing stability.
(3) New clutch design increases lubrication and enhances cooling efficiency.
(4) New handlebar switchbox incorporates an updated ribbed design for easier operation and a better look.
(5) New throttle tube increases the spacing between the throttle grip and throttle housing assembly.
(6) New foot peg bracket design is lighter with a revised shape to enhance rider ergonomics.
(7) The new 2025 YZ450F is offered in Team Yamaha Blue and will be available from dealers this August for $9999 .

2025 YAMAHA YZ250F

Recognized as the premier motorcycle in the ultra-competitive four-stroke 250cc class and the current points leader in the 250cc Pro Motocross Championship series, Yamaha’s renowned YZ250F returns for 2025 with a handful of key updates for enhanced performance, comfort and convenience.

New features include:
(1) Revised suspension includes updated rear linkage, new settings front and rear, along with a lighter spring rate on rear shock and new delta-shaped piston shims in the fork for enhanced stability, traction and a more planted front-end feel.
(2) New handlebar switchbox incorporates an updated ribbed design for more practicality and a better look.
(3) New throttle tube increases the spacing between the throttle grip and throttle housing assembly.
(4) New foot peg bracket design is lighter with a revised shape to enhance rider ergonomics.
(5) The new 2025 YZ250F is offered in Team Yamaha Blue and will be available from dealers this August for $8899.

Yamaha brings the look of a full factory ride back for 2025 with the return of the popular Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ125, Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ250, Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ250F and Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ450F. With a sharp, new race-inspired color and graphics package, riders can stand out from the crowd with the livery of Yamaha’s championship-winning Supercross and Motocross teams.

The new 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ125 will be available from dealers this October for $7299; the new 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ250 will be available from dealers this November for $8199; the new 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ250F will be available from dealers this September for $9,099; and the new 2025 Monster Energy Yamaha Racing Edition YZ450F will be available from dealers this September for $10,199.

• WATCH JOSH MOSIMAN CRASH BIG ON LAROCCO’S LEAP

In “This Week in MXA, episode 186,” presented by O’Neal, we follow Josh Mosiman through the Red Bud National where Josh crashed on Larocco’s Leap during press day and ended up with a concussion and a broken collarbone. Thankfully, we had a big crew representing MXA at Red Bud with Dennis Stapleton, Josh Fout and the Bushnell family all racing. This video shows the mental and physical challenges of racing at the highest level. Chase Sexton told Josh he could follow him over the Leap, but Chase was no where to be found when Josh came up short.

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• MXA VIDEO: 2025 HONDA CR250 FIRST TEST

The 2025 Honda CRF250 is already here and MXA’s Josh Mosiman, Dennis Stapleton and Justin Lee spent day one of the 2025 Honda test regimen comparing it to the 2024 Honda CRF250. They disected the differences between the chassis and engine. In this video, Josh explains how it works on the track, and dives into lots of details that you might otherwise have missed.

• MXA PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: TM DESIGNWORKS 2023-2025 YAMAHA YZ450F FACTORY EDITION CHAIN GUIDE

The 2023-2025 Yamaha YZ450F Factory Edition chain guide was redesigned when the new model YZ450F came out in  2023. The patent pending design feature a super streamlined profile, increased ground clearance, replaceable wear pad and TM Designworks exclusive Return Memory System (RMS), that can withstand obstacles, ruts, logs and crashes. It is available in black or blue colors.

The TM Designworks Factory Edition chain guide works with all standard and sealed chains and come with new mounting hardware. This chain guide is made in the USA and used by Championship winning teams in Supercross, motocross, off-road and enduro racing.

The Factory Edition chain guide is offered in black or blue. The retail price is $117.95. For more information go to www.tmdesignworks.com

• MXA VIDEO: 2025 KTM 450SXF FIRST TEST

The 2025 KTM 450SXF is officially here! The frame has received the most significant updates, with visible cutouts and tube-wall thickness changes around the front, engine mounts, and rear shock mounting areas. We know all about this bike because we’ve been riding and racing on the 2024-1/2 KTM 450SXF Factory Edition, which has all the same major updates as this one, plus some extra factory edition goodies. In this video, MXA’s Josh Mosiman talks about the new bike after a day of testing at Glen Helen.

• ARE YOU READY FOR MILLVILLE? YOU MIGHT WANT TO MOVE CHANCE HYMAS UP IN YOUR FANTASY PICKS

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• TURNING THE 2024-’25 KAWASAKI KX450 FROM A GOOD BIKE INTO A GREAT BIKE

The 2024 Kawasaki KX450 is an all-new model and that means it got some extra attention this year from the MXA wrecking crew as we learn the ins and outs of the bike. MXA’s Josh Fout is a Vet Intermediate rider and experience desert racer, who splits his time between motocross and Grand Prix-style off-road races. In this video, Josh and Josh talk about the mods MXA made to this bike and how they affected it on the track.

This is the cover of the August 2024 issue of MXA. It features our exclusive test of the three brand-new Honda motocross bikes—a CR125, CR250 and CR500. However they didn’t come from Honda, they were built in Indiana. Additionally, we have no illusions that the Surron Ultra Bee & Stormm Bee that we tested in this issue are full-on motocross bikes, but they are excellent play bikes, trail bike and backyard bikes Also in this issue we had Hawaiian motocrossw racer tell us exactly how he prepped his Suzuki RM-Z450 for the AMA 450 Nationals. You won’t want to miss the comparison test between the KTM 250SX Two-stroke and KTM 300SX two-stroke  or our 60 horsepower shootout between a KTM 450SXF and a KTM 350SXF—both tuned to  to produce exactly 60 horrsepower by Twosted Development.

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