This year I am 16 and I have been riding YZ since 12 years of age. I started on the 125cc but has changed to the 2002 YZ 250 just a few days ago. And so far WOW!!! My ride is so much faster,agressive aswell as bigger jumps becuase of the stable bike handeling dynamics. And this bike is guaranteed faster than any Honda Cr or Kawa KXeven the Susuki RM isnĀ“t a match. I Know that because I have ridin the CR 250 2001 and was not as good in the bottom mid and top range as the 2002 YZ 250. The CR 250 Might be diffirend but I seriosly doubt it. Why I feel this is because I had a wide ratio gearbox fitted aswell as a weighted flywheel wich is two very interesting enjin parts on the YZ 250 2002. If you want to buy one dont wait because the 2003 are very expencive!!!($6600+)