There are fundamental traits to off-road riding that make it so much fun, like the varying terrain, unique forms of competition, and the numerous types of dirt bikes available. For years, Yamaha has placed a heavy focus on motocross; however, 2016 marks a change, as the Blue Crew has released a pair of hard-core enduro machines: the four-stroke 450FX model and two-stroke 250X.
Yamaha YZ250X.
Both bikes are modeled after their motocross brethren and at first glance look strikingly similar. When you dig deeper, though, you’ll find that the 450FX and 250X are actually purpose-built for the rigors of off-road riding. Each machine features revised suspension settings, an 18-inch rear wheel, a wide-ratio transmission, and engine tweaks for off-road riding. But even though both bikes are built for off-road riding rather than the big jumps and crowded tracks of motocross, each machine has its pros and cons, and both have DNA firmly planted in closed-course competition.
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