Yamaha YZ 65 introduction
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hershey
PR Elite
Well I havent paid attention in a couple years obviously. My bad, 2016 the end of the glory days. Still, it took 11 years for KTM to finally beat the last yamaha revision. Thats a good and bad thing for yamaha. Hopefully it will spur a new revision.
john lilly
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Jonathan's KTM 125 is a 2017 and he said his old YZ125 didn't come close to the power and speed of the kTM. He also prefers the suspension of the KTM air forks over his YZ125 and YZ250f. Hands down he said the KTM is his favorite bike to ride since he started riding. Thats why the YZ250f is up for sale bc he has no desire to ride it. 
Thats the other reason I would like to go to the KTM 250 2 stroke bc I have been told by a KTM dealer that the KTM has about 4 to 5 more hp than the YZ250 and the air forks on the KTM are the same as what we have on his current 125sx, which he is happy with. I am sure the KTM is lighter as well. Kind of a no brainer.
Thats the other reason I would like to go to the KTM 250 2 stroke bc I have been told by a KTM dealer that the KTM has about 4 to 5 more hp than the YZ250 and the air forks on the KTM are the same as what we have on his current 125sx, which he is happy with. I am sure the KTM is lighter as well. Kind of a no brainer.
MarctheSharc
PR Founding Father
Hit me up for a test ride - anytime.
GeorgiePorgie
PR Founding Father
Japs are behind the Austrians. Doesn’t mean the yz250 ain’t a nice bike....just not as nice as a ktm
john lilly
PR Addict
Thanks for the offer!! Just curious what year is yours?
John250
PR Founding Father
Do not tell my son any of the above.Jonathan's KTM 125 is a 2017 and he said his old YZ125 didn't come close to the power and speed of the kTM. He also prefers the suspension of the KTM air forks over his YZ125 and YZ250f. Hands down he said the KTM is his favorite bike to ride since he started riding. Thats why the YZ250f is up for sale bc he has no desire to ride it.
Thats the other reason I would like to go to the KTM 250 2 stroke bc I have been told by a KTM dealer that the KTM has about 4 to 5 more hp than the YZ250 and the air forks on the KTM are the same as what we have on his current 125sx, which he is happy with. I am sure the KTM is lighter as well. Kind of a no brainer.
As for the kaw / Suzuki thing, I honestly, thought at one time Kaw had bought Suzuki or something like that. And at that time there was talk of Suzuki going away. Hell, I am old, have hit my head a few times, and there really is only Yamaha and Harley Davidson, and then a just a bunch of other brands any way.
MarctheSharc
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It’s a 2017.
john lilly
PR Addict
John I believe it was just a partnership for a number of years between Kawi and Suzuki, no ownership.
Mandy Boorom
PR Member
I would LOVE to find one of those!
John250
PR Founding Father
Want to sell it?
Tom
PR Elite
here's a picture of YZ 65 taken 15 years ago.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214829643311714&set=pcb.10214829644111734&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10214829643311714&set=pcb.10214829644111734&type=3
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GeorgiePorgie
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Lol. Nice kawi with blue plastic and Yamaha stickers.
wvxnitemare1
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Yamaha won mainly because of the suspension and the average feel of the bike.
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hershey
PR Elite
Jonathan's KTM 125 is a 2017 and he said his old YZ125 didn't come close to the power and speed of the kTM. He also prefers the suspension of the KTM air forks over his YZ125 and YZ250f. Hands down he said the KTM is his favorite bike to ride since he started riding. Thats why the YZ250f is up for sale bc he has no desire to ride it.
Thats the other reason I would like to go to the KTM 250 2 stroke bc I have been told by a KTM dealer that the KTM has about 4 to 5 more hp than the YZ250 and the air forks on the KTM are the same as what we have on his current 125sx, which he is happy with. I am sure the KTM is lighter as well. Kind of a no brainer.
He likes it better, thats all that matters!!! Options are great, arent they. Jonathan is hauling so keep him on what he likes!
John250
PR Founding Father
I took a pretty good look at the new YZ 65 in Daytona. It is a bad ass looking little 65. First impressions compared to the KTM is VERY good. If it is a fast as it looks, your going to see LOTS of blue 65s on gates very shortly. Wish this was out when Matthew was on a 65.
GeorgiePorgie
PR Founding Father
When are they homologated ?
hershey
PR Elite
Homo
Mandy Boorom
PR Member
April