| 2004–11 Yamaha XG250 Tricker |
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| Performance |   |
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| The XG520 is mechanically identical to the XT250 that I reviewed in March, 2010. The performance score is logically the same. |
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| Handling |  |
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| The Tricker is targeted as an urban explorer, not an enduro bike. Despite having identical frame and brakes as the XT, the Tricker's score gets a bump over its sibling due to its lower overall height and wider, more street-oriented tires, as well as an intended mission that demands less out of the suspension. |
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| Looks | |
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| The Tricker is a remix of trials and supermoto styling that hits all the right notes. It's fresh and different without being goofy. |
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| Reliability | |
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| It's a late model Yamaha with no known reliability issues and durable bodywork: everything works slickly and should continue to work that way for a long time. |
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| Practicality | |
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| While not the best choice for long distances or freeways, the Tricker's compactness, nimble handling and a seat height under 32 inches make this an ideal city bike for nearly anybody. (Note that I drop all non-US-market bikes 2 points.) |
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| Desirability | |
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| The Tricker has a fun, funky street cred few bikes of its size and price possess nowadays. |
