2018 yamaha yz250FX review

My personal opinion on pros and cons of this bike

[@LuckyNikitaBoba]

Thank you for the “real” honest review! I’m 5’6 140 lbs and was going to get this until this video. If it’s too tall for a six foot guy, it would be impossible for me. Thank you.

[@gsxrstyle]

Sorry for the late response I don't get notifications. It is a nice bike just wasn't best for me some ppl love it .I guess it's all preferences

[@rodjbosch]

My 17 250FX doesn't flame out at all....probably the best suspended off road bike Ive ridden,incredibly stable and soaks up everything(I am 190ish lbs in riding gear).Best starting 4 stroke Ive owned,incredible motor for a 250.....lugs in 3rd for a lot of trail,great 1st gear for the real tight singletrack.Clutch is very nice for a cable and doesn't give me grief.Being 5'9" the bike is very tall.....the gytr low seat helped that.Yes its a bit heavier than a ktm 250 xcf but not terrible.Bike is loud....I try to wear ear plugs.Really the height of bike is the ONLY complaint I could think of.....Maybe I will do the lowering link in rear.I love it in tight singletrack or fast open track.

[@snowrider4495]

awsome bike! i have a 2019 yz250x 2 stroke! Anything yamaha makes is awsome!

[@gsxrstyle]

I was looking into the 250x before I bought the fx it was a very tough decision to make .Yamaha makes great bikes

[@snowrider4495]

@@gsxrstyle I had the choice of the ktm 300 and yz250x,I loved both equaly but power feeling in each gear yzx won it was funner to ride FOR ME!

[@gsxrstyle]

@@snowrider4495 I've never had the chance to ride the 250x but hear it makes a awsome woods bike

[@tretech21]

I have the same bike, and ride the same new england terrain. If you are coming from a 2 stroke there is definitely a learning curve going to a 4 stroke (engine braking etc). This bike is def on the heavy side (compared to a 2t) and is crazy tall. That said I think it is the best suspended bike i've had. The harder you push it the better it handles.

[@gsxrstyle]

It's a great bike and like I responded to another comment . Perhaps I wasnt enough to really handle the bike and show it who's boss ..I mean I did well on it race wise but definitely feel faster back on a 2t ..I suppose it's all just personal preference

[@Bimmere]

Totally agree with everything you said!! I had one, but it was an F and not an FX, and that thing destroyed my energy

[@gsxrstyle]

Absolutely..great bike but not for netra hare scrambles

[@snowrider4495]

Do you think it destroyed your energy because you were able to shred harder without realising it? just a thought of my experoience ,i went from a kx450f 250lbs! to a 2019 yz250x 225lbs and i am more tired on my yz250x due to riding harder and not realizing it! I love 2 wheels!

[@Bimmere]

Snow Rider I ride harder and faster on My KTM and it doesn’t tire me out at all, after my harescramble race I feel like I can go again!!

[@gsxrstyle]

@@snowrider4495 I will admit I think that bike is beyond my riding ability to shred it as hard as its capable of . I did however start to really get intune with it my last 2 races after softening the suspension all the way . I'm back on a 2t now and instantly felt back at home . The fx is a great bike but maybe I just dont feel confident on a 4 stroke the way I do on the new bike. Its definitely 2 different riding styles for sure ..that engine brake is a momentum killer 😂

[@snowrider4495]

I doubt it is your riding ability! but i think your right you have to have that feeling of being in charge of your bike! 20 % bike 80% rider time on the bike/mentality!

[@MrNz96]

awesome review man, have you tried mousses installed?

[@gsxrstyle]

Sorry for late response I don't get notifications I did buy mousses but didn't like how heavy they are so never installed them .I just use a HD tube up front and tubliss in back

[@dgrenni0]

Hey, just wondering if you made up your own mapping or whether you found some maps somewhere? I can’t find any for my 18”. Cheers,Damon

[@gsxrstyle]

It's the power mapping that should be an option on the tuner or yamaha website I did not make my own

[@dirtfreek]

How did your radiator guards fit with the cooling fan? I passed on buying those for my FX as I read reviews that said they wouldn't work together.

[@gsxrstyle]

The fan does actually fit but it did take quite a bit of finagling. And I do believe I'm putting stress on the brackets that mount to the front rad guards ....I really dont even recomend these rad guards I bent mine to shit even with the extra bracing as a purchase option..go with bullet proof rad guards

[@vegasromaniac]

The only thing I don't agree with is the fact that you compared to the f model but it's actually a lot more close to the WR250F than the yz250f, it weights the same, as the wr, but is a bit better tunned...

[@gsxrstyle]

Yes you are right I didnt even think of the wr it is very comparable. But I never rode a wr so I had to compare it on the regular f model that I owned a yr prior .the fx is a fantastic bike and your videos helped me make my decision to buy it .its been a great learning experience racing this bike

[@dv8214]

do you think it could make a 2 hour race? the 2020s gas tank is .2 gallons larger

[@gsxrstyle]

Yes I do filled to the tip top ..my races are roughly an hr and a half and I still have fuel to spare ..but also depends on hard your on the gas

[@painsrides3616]

Doesn't seem like you enjoyed racing your Yammie..... Too bad, I remember how excited you were for it at the beginning of the season.

[@gsxrstyle]

I was excited to race it when I bought it ..I thought it was going to be a good woods weapon and I'm sure it is but just not for me ..some ppl love it but bike was just way too heavy for me

[@brendenlohmann4213]

I just bought this bike. Just curious how many hours you had on it when you had it?

[@gsxrstyle]

This bike has apparently been through a few hands after I owned it . It had 27 hrs when I got it

[@brendenlohmann4213]

@@gsxrstyle yeah unfortunately it beat now. Gotta rebuild the motor

[@gsxrstyle]

@Brenden Lohmann I figured as much a few of my buddies seen it at multiple bike shops the past couple yrs .sucks was a great running bike. Hopefully it's not too much of a can of worms now .

[@brendenlohmann4213]

@@gsxrstyle yeah I just ordered new valves for it dropping head off at machine shop this week everything else on bike is in good shape except the engine

[@jankowo]

Hi, how did you finally seal your rear fender?

[@gsxrstyle]

So I never actually sealed it the proper way I used very thick plastic bag type material and surrounded all the brackets and electronics with it snug with zip ties . Its held up perfectly fine through all the deep mud races and countless power washes

[@idontgetit2124]

Is kick start or electric start better?

[@gsxrstyle]

Realistically it would be nice to have both ..E start is great for racing stuck in the mud or side of hill.. but nice to have a kicker as back up ..if the battery dies or starter solenoid shits the bed you can still start the bike

[@idontgetit2124]

BAMF_Ben_Allen oh alright thanks, but if you were only able to have 1 which would you prefer

[@gsxrstyle]

@@idontgetit2124 kick start is more reliable but I do have to say my husky and ktm xc have e start and havnt had any issues with them as of yet

[@idontgetit2124]

BAMF_Ben_Allen oh alright thanks for the help