YZ125....difference in years

[mxrider]

As some of you might know I am getting a yz125 very soon(I was aspossed to have to already but got held up due to no trailer, ect.)...I am only gonna get 2001-2004 modle becuase i wast one thats "up to date". I saw alot of differnt year modle 125s that were in my budget(3000 $$AT most) my question is...should I get a newer modle like a 2003 or 2002 or should I just go with the 2001....What I mean by this is like what differences would a 2001 compared to a 2003 have...would a 2003 really be that much better?...I want to get one for like 2300 so i cant have some money left over to buy accesorys and maintenence things but if a 2003 is alot better i would rather go with a new modle..thanks!

[YzRacer#53]

01' has a 6speed 02' and 03' are basically the same with a 5 speed tranny.

[mxrider]

.....I thought all the years had 6 speed....but if they dont why did they change the gears?...so thats the only MAJOR difference...BTW I probly im not getting the 2001 yz125 because i just called the guy that owns it and he said two people are going to see his bike tomorow.....He said his bike has been on cycle trader for a year and the one time I call 2 poeple are already seeing it!!! Dam I got bad luck...but whatever I would rather have a 2002-03 newer one with little hours on it...keep em' comin'

[YzRacer#53]

They switched to the 5 speed for the racing purpose of having wider gears so you wouldn't shift as much

[Aus_Rider_22]

I believe as long as you get one in fairly good condition you will be happy with it. I love my 2000 YZ125. Each year they update things and finetune jetting. THe newer the better I spose.

WHen I get my next bike (YZ250F) I will try and buy one with aftermarket stuff ie. muffler/header, adjustable clamps etc.

Good luck, they are great bikes!

[Z mann R2]

basically weight savings every year, umm 04's have titanium footpegs and 48mm shocks as opposed to 46mm... in '01 or '02 they changed the body a lil bit, for better ergonomics, they are all good, best thing is if you get any YZ from 96-present they have won almost every magazine shootout for every year