Its right up my alley. My 98 KX 250 is a little too aggressive for guests... this looks like it wont kill my friends if I let them ride it 😂
@adambatchelder41217 ай бұрын
Grrat video, one huge power delivery difference is the non counter balanced yz motor . A counter balancer is like a big fly wheel weight. One reason i really like the 12 to 16 ktm motors they are very light and rev quick.
@jessarellanes66489 ай бұрын
Thinking about getting a YZX soon. I forgot to mention I had a 85 YZ 250 that I rode back in the day.
@tomfisher479 ай бұрын
Good riding brother
@stevenburton792210 ай бұрын
Cool video...thanks for posting!
@TimberTramp Жыл бұрын
You should develop a brake light delete that replaces the light into the handle on the rear bumper….clean that tunnel up!
@bradenriley9066 Жыл бұрын
I bought the first run of 250x August of 2015. Absolutely love the suspension! Fly wheel weight I found is a must. I feel like I'm riding my MTB when riding my two stroke.
@stevenburton7922 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review...thanks for posting
@Starkchris Жыл бұрын
All the tech going into these new soy toys.😅
@funkNretro Жыл бұрын
People like to bag on the 2006 chassis without acknowledging that it is 30 years of Japanese refinement. The rider triangle, stability and balance of the Yamaha have felt like home from the minute your push it around the garage.
@602butch Жыл бұрын
I have a 17' 250X and I love everything it offers. I'm 6' n 190lbs. Vibration in my hands was a big issue but after installing flexbars that issue is history
@madsoothsayer Жыл бұрын
Feel any need for a heavier flywheel weight?
@517keith Жыл бұрын
No I have never felt I needed one on this bike
@tbgtbg6311 Жыл бұрын
I put one on mine, and it's been great for raging on hills.
@madsoothsayer Жыл бұрын
Hauling ass! Mind sharing which trail this is? You can comment it on one of my videos if you don't want it posted here 😊
@erick5327 Жыл бұрын
Well done
@bobkotas7693 Жыл бұрын
Sweet video! I just picked up a 2023 YZ 250X. I am stoked to have a 2 stroke!
@donovanwhite4018 Жыл бұрын
What clutch weights and springs are you running for what elevation and what lbs of boost?
@517keith Жыл бұрын
I run at 10,000 feet. I was running 72g Polaris weights, bright green venom spring. 42 degree helix and black purple spring . This was the non intercooled kit running around 7 lbs boost.
@wickedchevy9852 Жыл бұрын
What’s the best bike for really tall guys
@517keith Жыл бұрын
I’m probably not the best person to ask because I’m only 5’8”. Seat height on both these bikes was very similar, the Yamaha is just a touch taller. The rider triangle might be just a bit more roomy on the KTM for a bigger guy.
@ferider8728 Жыл бұрын
Is the yz250x. E-start and kick?
@easternyellowjacket276 Жыл бұрын
Just kick.
@thomastjg53 Жыл бұрын
Really nice review. More every day comments that we can understand. Hopefully you will post more videos.
@517keith Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I'm not the best at editing or anything but I'll see if I can put together a long term review after being on the bike for a year now.
@MainJet1582 жыл бұрын
Great review! I had a 2019 250X and sold it to buy a motocross bike. I wish I still had it because it was so much fun and easy to ride as in your video. I like the look of the 2023 plastic and I will be buying one soon after they hit the floor.I have a 2021 250FX that I use for off road but I really miss the 2 stroke.
@PBstx11002 жыл бұрын
I also switched from a KTM 2t to a 2020 YZx. I’m just a weekend warrior. The simplicity of the YZ is so fun. It’s just an old school 2t but it feels super crisp. The KTMs are precision woods weapons but the YZ puts a big smile on your face with how raw it is. Only thing that i need to fix is the vibration for longer rides. It vibrates through the bars way more then my KTM did. Going to try rubber mounted bars this fall.
@wdsracer Жыл бұрын
How did the rubber bar mounts work?
@brianhardy18122 жыл бұрын
Great review! I've owned a late model YZ 250 but not the X. The X seems like a great package for the woods rider. I own a 2018 KTM 300XC currently but that X looks like so much fun.
@PBmxer2 жыл бұрын
The YZ250X is the best enduro bike I ever owned. It just loves to ride and have fun. Its a giddy bike.
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@Sanguine_Addiction2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 YZ250X with a SmartCarb and I plan on keeping her until the frame disintegrates. STUPID amounts of fun to ride!
@skylerflitton51682 жыл бұрын
Is the 250x more manageable on the trails vs the regular yz250?
@northerntoyota75842 жыл бұрын
Short answer, yes. The changes made to the x are all to make it better in the trails
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
Same as Northern Toyota said, yes the x is significantly better on the trails.
@alisoupb Жыл бұрын
what would be better for sand dunes?
@Hotlz220r2 жыл бұрын
Are you related to Don Bailey
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
Not that I know of.
@slayer69362 жыл бұрын
I am 61 and just got 125x!! But the wearher wrnt to crap and only have 40 minutes on it!! But what a great bike. I have it all moded out after watchin videos for 8 moand seeing all the pros and cons, So since I live in the mtns at 4500 i got a smart carb along with a pro circuit combo,vforce 4 reed, 9oz fww,avs levers, moose pedels and put protection all around andcwent to a 52t in the rear and upgrade the chian and a griper seat cover..DAM WEATHER. Great video!! Looks like i will not be outside for a week..no tv off grid for me..love the videos brother!!
@PennsylvaniaEnduroRiding2 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity to ride a KTM 250 XC, XCW and yzX all in a row . They definitely all felt slightly different, but upon my return, my consensus was that the YzX was CAPITAL F-U-N !!!
@mortkb2 жыл бұрын
Curious if you did any jetting changes. Sounds like is is sputtering down low which is not a big deal but doesn't sound clean down low. When it revs out it seems to clean out quick but that low end sputter would be something I would want to fix.
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
Yes I made jetting changes since the lowest I typically ride is 5,000 feet. This was up at around 8,500 feet so it was a little rich on the bottom end.
@oregonskate2 жыл бұрын
Trading in my 450fx soon. Thinking of the these two bikes or a 250xcf. Do you think the 250x is better overall? any issues?
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
I have had no issues with the bike at all and I absolutely love it. The KTM is a great bike too. If you are comparing to an XCF it is kind of apples to oranges though, the first thing you need to decide is if you want to go 4-stroke or 2-stroke, they are both good, just different.
@scottrugenstein70342 жыл бұрын
I have been on KTM’s since 1992. This year I jumped ship to a 2022 YZ250X. Wow! Amazing bike in stock form. Over 2 grand cheaper out the door and the best stock suspension I’ve ever been on. Set the sag and go. I race HS and enduro in Indiana and my first 250 ever. I’ve had open class bikes and a couple of 200’s. This engine is very similar to a 300. Another plus is there are countless mods and upgrades that are readily available for this bike. And very little changes over the last few years. Couple of aftermarket rE starts available if that’s your thing. I do not miss the E start, but if I do I will put a Rekluse auto clutch in it. Love it can’t say enough about it. Blue is the new orange.
@Mountainbike19622 жыл бұрын
Great job on your review!
@snowboardingrules12 жыл бұрын
What hand guards are those?
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
Acerbis
@human15132 жыл бұрын
I agree with your assessments from my experiences.
@lindalakota382 жыл бұрын
If i ever have a kid id rather a girl love the little one who likes more power what a great family .great kids .
@lindalakota382 жыл бұрын
Brenly has a nice ride
@lamarzimmermanmennonitefar52692 жыл бұрын
Awesome awesome job! Beautiful family!
@snowrider44952 жыл бұрын
I rode both bikes. The ktm feels cheap and slow 1st thru 3rd but then it wakes up. The yamaha just felt faster and more nimble so I bought the 2019 yz250x and put a 13 tooth on the front sprocket.
@josephfelice6012 жыл бұрын
how does the 13 tooth sprocket perform?
@coledahl32282 жыл бұрын
My name is Cole . I'm 16 and I drive an 2009 yamaha nytro xtx
@melkerlarsson57282 жыл бұрын
Nogaf
@yeyejohnny34212 жыл бұрын
My name is John and I'm 10 and I ride a 1999 Polaris 700
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
Awesome a 1997 700 RMK was my first big sled, they are great sleds!
@yourselfdotcomlol2 жыл бұрын
That's alot of estrogen right there
@thekevinator1492 жыл бұрын
Great video, cool trails! YZ250s are fantastic bikes. I think the counterbalancer is a bigger deal for the 300 than the 250.
@thatfast3002 Жыл бұрын
300 is a square motor bore and stroke so the 250 by design is more prone to vibration
@Jimmy_Watt2 жыл бұрын
I just went the total opposite direction from you. I am selling my decked out woods YZ250, and just bought a Gas Gas. I am also 5'9", 165, and the YZ feels long. Really just physically large. I find that I am more confident in the nasty gnar on the Austrian bike. The brakes, clutch, and electric start bring it together for me. I do love the Yamaha engine and KYB fork. Happy trails.
@PBstx11002 жыл бұрын
Yea it’s definitely preference. I went with the YZ over the KTM because the KTM felt to cramped. I had to cut the bars down a few inches on the YZ but I feel more comfortable moving around the cockpit of the YZ.
@stmboat2 жыл бұрын
Good vid didn't know I wanted this comparison. Noone else brings up the real differences that can't be seen.
@MrExicutioner2 жыл бұрын
Getting a new 250X this week as a Christmas present to myself 😁
@michaelspinelli52612 жыл бұрын
How do you like it so far? torn between getting a 250x and a ktm 125xc
@slayer69362 жыл бұрын
I got myself a 22 125x for me for Christmas!! Being single and retired is great!!
@donproper36322 жыл бұрын
I wish them guys would stop the bike and talk about it instead of trying to ride and you have to listen to him being all winded that seems to be the thing nowadays but I don't know why maybe I'm just old school
@Horus712 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm looking for a bike to do the Willare enduro in Western Australia's Kimberley region. This bike could be it. I would be gearing it up as this race is about top speed with gnarly sections thrown in as in soft sand etc.
@craigsteinman98072 жыл бұрын
The at 81 tires sukk..I got a x .I use goldentyre
@RealMcCoyMoto2 жыл бұрын
Also, is your 250x carbureted? What’s your jetting???
@517keith2 жыл бұрын
I am 170 on the main, and if I remember correctly 45 on the pilot, running the EJ needle in the 2nd clip and running a 40 power Jet.
@RealMcCoyMoto2 жыл бұрын
Keith! I ride Payson canyon all the time:) let’s ride! I just bought a 250x