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7/9/2021 1:12am
7/9/2021 1:12am
Any hate towards the new YZ125 astounds me. We could be witnessing a "watershed moment" in two stroke development by seeing Yamaha redesign the 125 engine, and actually listening to what consumers are asking for.
Just imagine if Star Yamaha put one of its hotshot young riders on it for the remainder of the Nationals to promote it. The kid would turn into a cult hero, and be one of the most popular riders on the track.
Maybe it would open some eyes for the rest of the manufacturers, who have been ignoring the resurgence in the popularity of the 125 class, and two strokes in general.
Hey, a guy can dream, right?
Just the fact that Yamaha is keeping these bikes not only available, but making them current, is HUGE.
Eli Tomac looked pretty fast on that KX250 smoker in that commercial....maybe we'll see that big #3 on a new blue YZ250 soon. 👍
Just imagine if Star Yamaha put one of its hotshot young riders on it for the remainder of the Nationals to promote it. The kid would turn into a cult hero, and be one of the most popular riders on the track.
Maybe it would open some eyes for the rest of the manufacturers, who have been ignoring the resurgence in the popularity of the 125 class, and two strokes in general.
Hey, a guy can dream, right?
Just the fact that Yamaha is keeping these bikes not only available, but making them current, is HUGE.
Eli Tomac looked pretty fast on that KX250 smoker in that commercial....maybe we'll see that big #3 on a new blue YZ250 soon. 👍
But we can dream
The Shop
Star would never park their 250F to throw a kid of a 125. I like the idea though. What would be a more realistic idea is if the Nationals could expand on the 125 Allstars a bit more, if that comes back next year. That seemed to be getting really popular. Or if the AMA in general finds a way to use 125's properly, sorta like the EMX Series.
All that said, if anyone wants one of the 22 YZ125’s I would highly suggest you put a deposit down now. They will not be easily available. This is a time where having a good relationship with a dealer comes to mind.
-It wouldn't have to be televised.
-First moto could run at 12:00, Second moto at 5:00.
-It could be a great stepping stone into the pros.
-Riders and promoters want it to happen.
-Manufacturers who don't make a 125 could pretend that it's not important, since it isn't on TV.
-Yamaha, KTM, Husqvarna and Gas Gas would all benefit from the exposure.
-The smell of premix. Come on!
Pit Row
And he has only scored points in three motos (two of them being his nice day in the mudder at LL last year) in the three years on a 4T. He is kinda a mid 20s position guy, and I would guess the 125 handicap for him was probably about 5 spots.
But i agree, a local hotshot's 125 race gets my vote.
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