yzf or crf?

[gotbigballs004]

i am getin a new bike pretty soon, and i am pretty sure i want either a yz250f or a crf250r. which one is the all around better bike? which one is the most reliable? which one would be the best/most fun for trail riding in baja?

[renthal1]

i am getin a new bike pretty soon, and i am pretty sure i want either a yz250f or a crf250r. which one is the all around better bike? which one is the most reliable? which one would be the best/most fun for trail riding in baja?

if you want reliability then get the yzf. IMHO i would say the yzf is better all around. I have ridden both bikes before many a time.

[Ineedafourstroke]

You know this IS the YZF forum. Anyway, Yami has perfected its design since '01 now, and Honda is still at its beginning stages working out the bugs. I would say hands down go blue!

[Octane250F]

The Yamaha is a dual overhead cam, 5-valve engine whereas the Honda is a single overhead cam 4-valve design. The Yamaha has the technology advantage and is known for better reliability/durability.

Hondas supposedly handle better though...

Id go with the Yammie. Better handling doesnt mean a thing when you break a valve. ?

[YZF250F06]

Reliability, strong motor and great suspension....Yamaha...hands down. ?

I know that both Yamaha and Honda have had problems with their valves. The only difference is that Yamaha has stood by their product and will replace them for you free of charge. If that happens to your Honda, that's just more money out of your pocket.

[dirtrider95018]

have have ridden an 02 yzf and an 05 crf and the yzf was way better but u should also look at the wr those are excellent bikes too ?

[actionmama]

I concur with what everyone says. I have a YZ250F and a CRF450. I absolutely hate working on the valve area of the 450. It sucks. Plus it wears super quick. The YZF is a tried and true machine that will be way more forgiving than a CRF250. Go blue...it'll last longer.

[mugsymydog]

I'm also thinking about a new bike. I'm wondering how a 2006 YZ250F would work for a trail bike in the pacific north west. How would it compare with a CRF250X or a WR250F. I like light weight bikes as I'm 55 and 180 pounds.

[adamdf]

YZF over the honda for sure!! Though i have never ridden a honda 250F, it just doesn't appeal much to me. And the yami is just easier to keep and "worry free", you don't want the weekend to come around and you are missing out because of some little finicky issue do you? Thats why i went blue(yellow le) because these 250Fs are more maintenace than a 2 stroke as it is and i can trust the yami plus the motor is EXCELLENT and the suspension is just about the best you can get.

[Yamaha101]

I have a 2004 YZ250f for sale in minnesota with lots of mods if you are interested at all

$2700 obo

1-218-689-5418

[SoCalrider21]

I also have a 01' for sale.