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YZ250F 2025 - Clay

Tuned for Birch Creek MX Park - adds: clay, jumps, off_camber

Yamaha YZ250F 2025 - 75 kg, Intermediate, Neutral, Clay - Birch Creek MX Park

Set this first

Most important change

Chassis: Fork height in clamps

Stock value
-2 ring
Recommended
0 ring
Change
2 ring more than stock

tube protrusion above top clamp

How to test it: Change Fork height in clamps only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

Key values

16 confirmed settings available.

Source

Computed from factory specs and your factors

Last reviewed: no release date - this starting value was computed, not measured.

All recommended changes

In order, biggest deviation from the stock value first. Take them one at a time.

  1. Chassis: Fork height in clamps2 ring more than stock

    -2 ring0 ringtube protrusion above top clamp

    How to test it

    Change Fork height in clamps only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  2. Fork: Rebound2 clicks softer than stock

    9 clicks11 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Clay - Birch Creek MX Park

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  3. Shock: High-speed compression0.3 turns harder than stock

    1.8 turns1.5 turnsclicks out from fully closed

    How to test it

    Change High-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  4. Shock: Rebound2 clicks softer than stock

    14 clicks16 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Clay - Birch Creek MX Park

    How to test it

    Change Rebound only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  5. Shock: Low-speed compression1 click harder than stock

    10 clicks9 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Clay - Birch Creek MX Park

    How to test it

    Change Low-speed compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  6. Fork: Compression1 click harder than stock

    12 clicks11 clicksclicks out from fully closed

    Reason: condition Clay - Birch Creek MX Park

    How to test it

    Change Compression only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  7. Tire: Front tire pressure0.05 bar more than stock

    1 bar1.05 bar

    Reason: condition Clay - Birch Creek MX Park

    How to test it

    Change Front tire pressure only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

  8. Tire: Rear tire pressure0.05 bar more than stock

    1 bar1.05 bar

    Reason: condition Clay - Birch Creek MX Park

    How to test it

    Change Rear tire pressure only, nothing else. Then ride the same section or the same number of laps as before and watch whether exactly the behaviour that bothers you changes. If it gets worse or less settled, put the value back.

All technical values

Complete settings, technical data, components, gearing and geometry - including the adjusters that exist on the bike but do not carry a confirmed value yet.

16 confirmed values
BrakeNissin Hydraulic Disc Brakes
ChainOEM Chain
Chain length114 linksOEM
ChassisOEM Aluminium Bilateral Beam Frame (250F)
Fork height in clampstube protrusion above top clamp0 ring +2computed
ClutchOEM Wet Multiplate Clutch
ECUOEM Engine Management
ForkKYB SSS 48 mm Coil Fork
Compressionclicks out from fully closed11 clicks -1computed
Reboundclicks out from fully closed11 clicks +2computed
Spring rate4.7 N/mmOEM
HandlebarOEM Handlebar
ShockKYB Piggyback Monoshock
Sagloaded, rider in gear105 mmOEM
Static sagwithout load35 mmOEM
High-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed1.5 turns -0.3computed
Low-speed compressionclicks out from fully closed9 clicks -1computed
Preload9 mmOEM
Reboundclicks out from fully closed16 clicks +2computed
Spring rate54 N/mmOEM
SwingarmOEM Aluminium Swingarm
TireDunlop Geomax MX33
Front tire pressure1.05 bar (15.23 psi) +0.05computed
Rear tire pressure1.05 bar (15.23 psi) +0.05computed
TransmissionOEM Final Drive
Front sprocket13 teethOEM
Rear sprocket50 teethOEM

After the ride

Tested a change? Record what happened. LAISA stores it against this bike and this condition. The recommendation above does not adapt to it automatically yet.

About this baseline

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Clay baseline for the Yamaha YZ250F 2025 at Birch Creek MX Park shifts 8 of 16 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Fork height in clamps 0 ring (+2 vs OEM), Rebound 11 clicks (+2 vs OEM). All values are computed from OEM defaults and your rider and condition factors.

Value provenance: OEM = manufacturer specification · verified = confirmed by an expert · reviewed = editorially reviewed reference · community = confirmed by the community (median of at least three public setups) · computed = automatically derived by the LAISA engine. Automatically extracted and unconfirmed values never appear on public pages.

No public community setups yet for this bike and condition.

Doesn't feel right on track?

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Riding technique
Vision and line in ruts - corneringControlling the bike off jump faces - jumpingThrottle control on corner exit (MX) - throttle

Matching protective gear

The right setup is half the job - the other half is protective gear matched to the discipline and conditions.

Acerbis Motocross-Helm Airstrike-C
HelmetFits the discipline
Acerbis Motocross-Helm Airstrike-C
ECE 22.06
Acerbis Handschuhe Carbon G 5.0
GlovesFits the discipline
Acerbis Handschuhe Carbon G 5.0
Level 2Level 1
Alpinestars Tech-T Stiefel Bright Red Black White
BootsFits the discipline
Alpinestars Tech-T Stiefel Bright Red Black White
EN 13634CE

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Gear for these conditions

Frequently asked questions

What is a good Clay setup for the Yamaha YZ250F 2025?

For a 75 kg Intermediate rider with a Neutral style, the Clay baseline for the Yamaha YZ250F 2025 at Birch Creek MX Park shifts 8 of 16 computed settings away from the OEM standard. The biggest shifts: Fork height in clamps 0 ring (+2 vs OEM), Rebound 11 clicks (+2 vs OEM).

How much race sag for the Yamaha YZ250F 2025?

As a starting point, 105 mm of race sag at 75 kg rider weight. Measure with a helper and set it via spring preload.

What tire pressure for the Yamaha YZ250F 2025 in Clay conditions?

As a starting point: 1.05 bar front, 1.05 bar rear - computed for a 75 kg Intermediate rider. Check cold and adjust in small steps by feel.

What gearing (sprockets) does the Yamaha YZ250F 2025 run?

As a starting point, 13 teeth front / 50 teeth rear. For more acceleration go larger at the rear (or smaller at the front); for more top speed, the reverse.

Are these values safe to ride?

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style and conditions - not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike, adjust step by step and ride within your limits.

Baseline values are starting points generated from OEM defaults, rider weight, skill, style, and condition - or lifted from an expert/verified setup where one exists (see the provenance badge). They are not safety guarantees. Verify on the bike and ride within your limits.