2022 Yamaha YZ125 vs 2021 YZ125 two-strokes: How much better is the new YZ against the older model?

Yamaha's hugely revamped 2022 YZ125 two-stroke goes head-to-head against a 2021 YZ125 to see how different the new model is to ride.
Former British 125 champ Dave Willet compares the bone-stock 2022 model with a lightly modified and well set-up '21 and finds a simple change of rear sprocket to suit the track conditions can work wonders.

[@markwheat2668]

Great info! Got a 21, 22 was unavailable. I'm old and ride woods plus MX, I don't feel so bad about taking the 21 ! Was impressed with power, and was thinkinking of smaller rear sprocket to mellow the hit and Spread the power a bit. Have you polished the exhaust port yet? My 2016 yz 250 needed a lot of sanding to blend the power valve ports. Get some grease on all the suspension bearings too, it runs like a sherco. Super low end, but hard to kick over compared to the 125! Cool to have pros giving out good info! Braapppp

[@chasenorman7827]

Mr Dave williet ,always killing it ringing it out like a cloth !!!!💨💨💨💨+ you can see the enjoyment the 2 stroke brings him

[@berlin3577]

I have a 2005 yz125 and I would not get a 2022 just because it’s not working better right form the start you can make 2hp and not have them problems right for the start

[@tomberrisford3333]

This amazing hope it wasn't too cold to ride 😍😍💟💟💟💟

[@thebeardedyorkshireman8368]

Save £3k and buy a Fantic xx125 already has the head, piston, ECU, exhaust done.

[@curtiscollins2174]

Thinking of buying one. Riding 2022 CR250F but love 2 strokes for tight trail riding. What is your weight. Honestly I'm 190lbs.

[@donkeyballs3307]

Don't buy a 125 cc, 2 stroke ,your to heavy ,buy a 250 cc ,2 stroke like the yz250

[@RIDEreviewRELOAD]

Not true I’m 189 and 125 is good if you want to get better at track riding

[@RIDEreviewRELOAD]

Get the new YZ it’s 🔥

[@kevinwasilewski1953]

Had it had any jetting done to the 22 besides the rear gear change

[@christophertile8618]

Yes what jetting changes did you make?

[@bradsimmons2071]

What gearing did you settle on the 22’ 125? 47 or 48?

[@vwgtdturbo]

i dont understand it, but was is your result 2022 little better or much better than the old 2021?

[@brockeutin3996]

How much do you weigh? 185lbs?

[@johnnythunders5697]

love the American Flag at 4:16 ever need a place to crash/stay in MX country in Florida just ask. as long as you like... cheers Brappp

[@davewillet4764]

Cheers.. I may take you up on that offer as long as your not weird 🤣

[@trx250rpuma4]

Lol