According to the 2004 shootout at Transworld Motocross, it would. Below is an excerpt from the YZ250 portion of the shootout. The biggest reason the ’03 YZ250 won last year’s shootout was because of its flawless motor. So what’s new for 2004 in the motor department? Absolutely nothing! That’s right, the 2004 motor is identical to the ’03 and our testers couldn’t have been happier. The power delivery of the YZ is crisp and without hesitation. The motor pulls strong through the entire rpm range and doesn’t let up until you’ve hit the moon. At the same time, the smoothness and predictability of the power makes it a blast to ride for riders of all levels.
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