Dirt Rider YZ125 Story

[cmiller493]

http://www.dirtrider.com/reviews/motocross/141_1101_2011_yamaha_yz125_first_test/index.html


Is it just me, or do their stories seem the exact same every year.

"Everyone says two strokes are dead. We dont, and neither does yamaha" It seems like the new yz125 tests for every company sound the exact same.

[ACMX]

At least the two stroke is getting out! Still kind of shallow how they are noticing that the two stroke is coming back, and they are working it to their advantage... just marketing.

[SachsGS]

It's interesting to note how Yamaha refuses to completely sever their ties to the motocross two stroke.Could they possibly see something in the future that the other Japanese manufacturers refuse to acknowledge?

[msambuco]

What if they do the same thing they did with the YZ400 and are two steps ahead again. Honda might be the biggest but they are not the smartest. They woud be two years behind like Kawi & Suzook and then another two to finally admit they need to start building what the consumer wants.

[EJ]

yeah it's a shame they don't really make mayor upgrades to the YZ's.
Altho there is still hope for the future!
Here in The Netherlands we have Tragter Racing, they deliver race ready RM144's and 250's.
Some Kawa dealers can still get KX 2 strokes.
And also van Der Laar Racing,
they offer complete YZ144's with up to date body kits.
But actually the are still too expensive, for just different plastics...

http://www.vdlaarracing.com/home.html

All brands 2 strokes, exept Honda, are still available here.
But these days, everybody is going for KTM,TM ,Gasgas, Huskies and now also the Husa 2t's.
As these brands have real passion for 2 strokes and keep on refreshing them. 
Yet i am still not sure if DeCosters move to KTM will be positive for the brand's long term 2T department....

[eprovenzano]

Yet i am still not sure if DeCosters move to KTM will be positive for the brand's long term 2T department....

I agree I don't think Roger is "PRO" 2stroke.  Although with the number of smokers KTM sells especilly for Off Road, I don't foresee KTM stopping development of the smoker any time soon.

[EJ]

Yea, his move doesn't have to be a bad thing.
I don't know if he is anti 2 stroke, heck it might even be a good thing
for the company's 2T line!
If KTM can get The Man De Coster to be positive about 2 Strokes on American TV,
it would be good!