I went with the 250f because I’m not a fan of the wide ratio even in the woods that first is useless. None the less such an amazing platform Yamaha is killing it!

Can someone compare / contrast this with a KTM 350 EXC-F? I have the YZ, want the EXC.

That front fender design has grown on me. The whole bike is beautiful. Nice lines and awesome engineering by Yamaha.

I was able to dremel the seat pan to fit the anti gravity ag801 battery. About 15 minutes work.

Does a yz250fx stock exhaust can fit on wr250f?

Great stuff dude. Love hearing these type of reviews from real riders and racers and guys who pay for there bikes. Completely beats the mag shootout videos and raffle channels who spend 10 hours on a bike the sell it. Praying you have a great year racing and rippin on the new yz.👍

I strongly dislike the yamaha 250 for offroad. The gears are very close together, the stock clutch is a cable clutch, and I find the 250 power totally inadequate after being on a 350 for several years. I hated the 2019-2023 chassis as it got me in trouble in the woods a number of times. That chassis can be made to turn, but it never likes to turn. The GYTR brembo clutch is the way to go for manual clutch guys. Faster guys tend not to like the 2025 chassis as much in the desert, The new chassis is a much easier to turn, but I just dont mesh with it.

Thoughts on the gytr radiator fan set up? Needed or not needed

I bought a 23 250fx brand new but only had a few rides do to new job and ton hrs and new baby but looking to hit it hard this spring. At 5’9” 160lbs I struggled with the height. My last bike was 07 yz250f and I loved it. Any recommendations on lowering the height.

Quite the woodsy trail!! Nothing like Wyoming!!

You said something in this video that made me wonder. Have you spent any time riding any recent KTMs for comparison? Honest curiosity, I'm not trolling you or setting you up for something lol

Nice to finally see the KYB forks with adjusters and congrats on reaching 10K subs!

Been watching your videos .. have 25’ wr250f and I’m a little worried about the 2gal gas tank and a 2 hr harescramble. These bikes are similar ., is it same size tank as WR ? And can u finish 2 hrs without stopping ?

I have to remove my bars on the trail if I want to adjust my fork compression. Needless to say, I never do.

I sat on a ‘25 WR250F this past weekend. I know just what I’d do if I bought it. A good way to soften the seat is to lightly sand the foam. By removing the surface, skin-like, layer you open up the cells and increase the effective surface area which will make the first bit of the foam more compliant, which makes it feel softer. All it costs is a little time and a few staples.

I got one of the last 24 model year here in Florida. The video you did on your previous bike was spot on as far as getting it to start faster. I did end up sending my suspension in to Factory Connection. I have to tell you that my bike is pretty close to perfect now. Thank you for the videos.

If you want it to stay quiet do not get a powerflow kit just saying it makes it really loud I love it but if you're a quiet kinda guy maybe you won't

The welds on frame are really tall compared to the previous bikes. Thanks for the updates!

Hey Donnie, Do you like that seat? What is it called? I like your videos! I like that you do NOT have music in the videos!

Great video! I'll be looking for you at Meridian next weekend.

It was fuly syntetic oil or semi ???

I just picked up this same bike. I’ve always ran a Rekluse in my 350/450 four strokes but it doesn’t seem to need one in the 250fx, what are your thoughts on a weighted flywheel for this over a Rekluse?

6:43 yamaha changed the airbox for more bottom end on the 25 yz250fx. the yz250f is still the same and lacks alot of bottom end

5:25 you can put the 2024 yz250f front number plate and fender on any 2014 - present yz250f, yz450f, yz125, yz250, wr250, and wr450 and they all route the front brake line behind the number plate. ive done it to every yamaha ive owned

Is that a compass on your bars? Does it conflict with the metal bars or the metal on the bike in general?

I completely had this problem last week at FOX race way or I day Pala race way I had six on my goggles and I was struggling to see cause it’s so thick. The old ones are completely better.

interesting! keep up the content. see you in Meridian

I thought the gear ratios were different as well. Is that no longer the case for 2025? I'll have to look up the gear ratios in the manuals, I'm curious now

Im so confused how it goes from 0.15mm to 2.08mm?

How would you compare the stock suspension to fastlap? My dad just picked up the same bike and it’s the stiffest bike I’ve ever sat on! And he’s struggling with flaming out and not bottom. Great video!

Wow and wow again, thanks Donnie and I now see my i purposely don't keep up with what I spend on dirt bikes...dumb I know. Great video as usual and thank you as always.

I’m always watching your videos and races, I’m thinking about buying the same dirt bike that you have. Any advice?

OMg i didnt know that the bike is so expensive out the door, i always imagined its gonna be more like 8k max

I appreciate your breakdown of the cost of that very affordable and fine racing machine 🏁 wish you the best🪄

It seems accessory prices are up 40 to 70% over the last couple of years. Your Bike is PERFECT !!!

Thanks, but I can never bring myself to do that. Haha, now for a complete picture, total your maintenance & repair costs. On a separate line item add in race fees, travel costs (gas, food, hotel, etc), and estimate added maintenance costs for your race hauler vehicle. P.S. Never mind, probably better you don't. Keep up the great work on the channel and enjoy the sport!!

Always enjoying watching the Channel and seeing you at the races

awesome good job Donnie - really enjoy your channel -

Thanks for sharing. Always interesting to know if people are making money on KZbin. Good for you! Keep it up and can't wait to see your race recap vids.

Donnie, thanks for the video. Your honesty is so refreshing, I appreciate it.

I'm with you dude I have close to 4k in parts on my new bike and I purchased my last bike for 3k. Everything i have purchased has been performance parts I've almost bought plastics but it barely increases the experience.

Great video Donnie! Thanks for the insight. I am close to monetization. I need less than 100 subscribers now. I’ve been curious what it really looks like to be “monetized.” I guess I’ll have to keep my day jobs or start selling feet pics. 😂

Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce high quality videos that are helpful and entertaining! But how in the world are you able to ride so much? In my world there is 1 day out of 7 that we "can" ride, which is Saturday, and normally rain torpedoes most of those. I bought a new bike in March 2024 and only have 7 hours on it!

good stuff, awesoem bike build! all the best in 2025 season!

Me and my 3 adult sons all have been life long riders. I’m 58 started riding as a kid and all 3 of my sons started around age 5. We’ve been through dozens of bikes mostly second hand junkers that I worked on and kept limping along. Now that my boys all work and we have the finances to do so we all have newer nicer bikes. I look at it if you enjoy it and have the money, use it.

Love the breakdown on the bike. 😊