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CONCLUSION The 2019 YZ250F Is certainly a good bike. With proven results in motocross and supercross around the world the new bike is a great base for a race winning machine. The motor is powerful and strong, it revs hard and has plenty of pull. Bottom end power has always been good, but the new engine updates have seriously improved the mid to top-end power. I really like the rider cockpit, the lowered and narrowed seat is great to move around on. The chassis is good, the bike feels stable and the front feels light. I definitely had more confidence laying this new model over in the corners as it Easy tuning, electric start,  good front end feel None yet. is more predictable and there is better front end feel which is a massive gain for the Yamaha. The power tuning capability is excellent, and once you have figured out how to use it, makes for another great tool in the box. Of course, there’s the electric start and lack of a kicker... but is there anyone out there who doesn’t like electric start? There can’t be many. Anyway, I sure do and with the way bikes are heading I’m glad the Yamaha 250 has it now too. For 2019 the YZ250F feels fast, benefits from a better front end feel and can be tuned from your smartphone. What more could you want from a 250F?