WHAT’S NEW ON THE 2016 YZ250F
1. A new, lightweight, forged, two-ring piston headlines the improvements to the 2016 YZ250F. The piston features a flat crown surface with additional strengthening ribs and a shorter, more durable piston pin with diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating.
2. Revised piston oil jets direct oil underneath the new piston, which helps promote cooling and contributes to more stable engine performance.
3. Optimized crankshaft and counterbalancer designs provide a revised balance ratio, predictive power delivery, and reduced vibration.
4. Revisions to the YZ250F clutch boss and shift-stopper arm provide smoother clutch engagement feel and more precise shifting action.
5. New ECU settings result in a smoother transition as the rider reaches the rev limiter.
6. New brake pad material and a larger 270mm front brake rotor deliver improved stopping power.
7. New front and rear suspension settings help smooth sudden jolts and reduce front-end dive for a smoother, more balanced damping feel when cornering.
8. Revisions to the clutch boss and shift stopper arm provide smooth clutch engagement feel and more precise shifting action when the gate drops.
9. The 2016 YZ250F is available in Yamaha Blue or White and retails for $7590. Limited-Edition 60th Anniversary Yellow models retails for $7690.