Yamaha advertises the 250FX as a crosscountry weapon , and I think it probably is . However , as the trees get closer , there ’ s less light and conditions start to deteriorate I think the FX begins to feel like it ’ s ventured too far from the motocross track . This isn ’ t really surprising as it was developed from that platform . Taken as a crosscountry race machine I think it works for the purpose – a bike targeted at a racer of more open tracks , rather than a beginner or intermediate riding on slower tracks . The bottom line is though , the YZ250FX is a sensationally quick and thoroughly competent cross-country machine .

54 KIWI RIDER