2020 (2019) YZ250F Rider Review

Today I talk to you guys a bit more about the 19' yz250f and why i think its one of the better modern bikes for your money currently. I hope this video gives you some perspective if your in the market for a new bike and maybe even helps encourage you to join the blue team.
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[@Cortegaf]

Great review, I just sold my 2018 sxf250 because I spent like 3k on it, things freaking fragile, so now I am considering buying a 2020 yz250f. This review helped me a lot, I am definitely getting one now. Gotta love the reliability of Yamahas

[@CodySnell_87]

This is exactly how i describe my yz250f to people i love mine too I had 2 2020s only one now but they are awesome I am a Yamaha guy and a 2 stroke guy. First yz250f I got the power just worked perfect for me. The bike overall just works great best suspension on the market. I am 200 lbs in gear and It gets me over every jump on every track

[@craighills2382]

Keep going buddy forget why i watched You sound very genuine

[@shrimdaddym]

You deserve way more subs

[@prestonbraaaps5343]

I’m just kind of a “weekend warrior” and i’m going from a kawasaki 2014 250f to a 2020 or 2019 yamaha 250f and i’m very excited 😂🙂

[@snowrider4495]

I bought the 2019 yz250x 2 stroke and love it!

[@UNYcross]

Glad to hear it! Gotta love a good 2 stroke!

[@2183valerio]

Thanks for Sharing. 2010 yz250f is my baby, im new to riding dirtbikes and can't wait for this coming winter to start riding out in the dunes. I'm from San Diego. 🤙

[@aenarcos7021]

how was the yz250f in the dunes ? im considering buying yz250f 2022. And was the maintenance ? , ty.

[@UNYcross]

Personally, for dune riding I'd get a 450 but it'll do it.

[@aenarcos7021]

@@UNYcross what about maintenance? I'm a beginner rider BTW

[@UNYcross]

Keep up on the normal stuff, oil changes and air filters etc. You'll be good to go. I'm at 120 hours, rebuilt motor at 100 hours but I'm a B rider so you should be good much longer than that.

[@aenarcos7021]

@@UNYcross thanks for the feedback , one last question , for a begginer like me , to start on 250f or 450f ? what do you recommend

[@aliennetwork08]

I’m picking mine up today a 2020 yz 250F trading in my 21 Kx100 I realized quick after getting the kx100 that it was the wrong bike for me being that I’m 22 , 210lb , 5’7 so really hoping this yz can suit me better. Really hype about it tho.

[@UNYcross]

Should be perfect for u, really at 210lbs a 450 would be best, but a 250 will do well if you are newer to the sport.

[@Nickmenn]

I just subbed nice video you should try Florida track and trails

[@UNYcross]

I really really really want to. But it's a 6 hour trip :/. Thanks for the sub!

[@aarondowers325]

Great video bro, really enjoyed it!

[@UNYcross]

Thank you!

[@weekendwarrior6285]

Have you checked out the cycra radiator shrouds/airbox cover all the star racing Yamaha guys use?theyer supposed to narrow it up a bit.

[@colebaldwin143x]

The reason why the bike feels so wide is because of the air intake. The reason why these bikes have so much torque is because of the front air intake

[@haydengraves8794]

That bike is so sweet!

[@williamkazynski615]

I own a 2024 yz250f, & never had a 4 stroke mx bike before. Ive been on two strokes since 1973. My current 2t is a 2014 yz250. Will I like my new thumper?

[@Trev714]

Just bought a 2020 gray Yz250f from a dealership has one hour on it. Brought it home wouldn’t even start up, then the battery died and won’t hold a charge? I’ve read people saying the 2020 runs rich and fouls plugs? And the stock battery’s are bad? Guess I’ll have to take it back to the dealership to get it figured out.

[@UNYcross]

battery not having enough charge would def stop it from starting even if it wasnt completely dead. id start there.

[@Trev714]

I charged the battery full and it still wouldn’t start and then I noticed oil leaking from where the clutch cable goes into the case which makes no sense at all.

[@johnnydellz9814]

@@Trev714 hows the bike now?

[@Trev714]

@@johnnydellz9814 great! Apparently these bikes 19-20 that I know of are know to run a little rich and foul plugs. Put a new one it fired right up. Haven’t had a problem since

[@PitouKhmer]

Thank man, I just got mine 2020 YZ250F. But so sad I can’t use this app. How can I check my bike to make sure it’s completely 2020 or 2019 ?

[@markmagness3693]

You can use the app 2020 has wifi too

[@DonMr-Sir]

Did you sync the phone with your bike? Step 1) Remove the left rear side panel where the number goes, and you’ll see a little black box, the box has a password to connect the bike with your phone. Step 2) Go to your phone settings, click on WiFi (like if you’re connecting to any regular WiFi).. Step 3) Turn on the bike it will pop up as “Power Tuner etc..” on your phone WiFi settings and then add the password... Hope this helps👍🏼

[@VinnyM.92]

Hey man, awesome review. I am some what “new” to the sport. I have not ridden in a long time. I grew up riding dirt bikes with my dad and we would go trail riding. I am wanting to get back into riding but will probably continue to trail ride. I stopped riding when I was about 19 (I’m 29 now) and I am wondering if you think a 250f would be a good trial bike or if I should look at something else? When I was riding I used to ride my friends CRF250 and was getting very comfortable on it but then he moved and I sold my yz125 after highschool and have not rode since. Just wondering what your thoughts would be, Any info would be much appreciated!

[@UNYcross]

Did you mean trail? Or trials? If trails, I would say yes it can work very well however the suspension is definitely tuned for motocross stock. If you meant trials, no way haha.

[@VinnyM.92]

@@UNYcross whoops! 🤦🏼‍♂️ haha yes trails!

[@UNYcross]

Yea so there's some wide open atv trails in this video actually but also single track would be fine!

[@VinnyM.92]

@@UNYcross right on, thank you so much dude

[@craighills2382]

Why not the husky or ktm 250 not enough torque.Have 2 strokes all my life up to 500s in the day Rode an early yamaha 2009 and i change without clutch couldn't yamaha. Got on 2009 RMZ 250 it rode good felt quicker then and got 2 more newt 2011 stopped then. Am thinking again 2020 ? why not KTM SXF just a question. people say they drop a tooth in from is about 3 on back as to leave clutch so much ?

[@UNYcross]

I say in the video the ktm is the other 250f I would buy, they are great!

[@hannesdobbelaere]

so from 2019 on they have less bottom end power? i've ridden a 2017 or 2018 and was amazed at how alive that one was. i now have a 2017 husqy fc250 and since i'm not the greatest rider, i don't rev it to the moon, since my skill level won't alow me to ride this way. hence the reason i'm leaning towards a yzf 250, just unsure on what year to look for. i really like the power app from yam, from 2019, but can it make such a difference in power delivery?

[@UNYcross]

The app makes a very subtle difference to be honest. And yes the 14-18 model makes almost 5hp more at bottom end but the mid and top range on the 19+ more than makes up from it and the bike handles WAY better at speed. I like both a lot, but the 2020 is probably the best one. I have a 21 and I love it. 80 hours an counting.

[@hannesdobbelaere]

@@UNYcross ok so the +19 have less bottom end torque but do you have to rev them as hard as ktm/husqy or can you short shift them as the ones before '19, can you still call the +19 a 'mini 450' like they used to be from 14-18? because a mini 450 style is really what i'm looking for.

[@UNYcross]

U can definitely short shift. It still rides like a yamaha. And feels like a yamaha.

[@UNYcross]

It's not dead down low at all. It's still very strong.

[@hannesdobbelaere]

@@UNYcross i got me a 2020 now and i'm AMAZED at how much better it feels for me over the 2017 husqy. sure it doesn't rev as high but it's so much more user friendly for the average rider. even the bottom end is fantastic ( i must add that this bike has a GYTR head, not the rest of that kit) and the power tuner make it possible to transform the bike from a 'lazy' bike to a screamer. so glad i got me this bike,also thanks to your comments (y)

[@bradystone7972]

What’s up man, I’d love to meet up at the track! When was this, ik they had a race there this weekend! By the way I’m really slow I ride a 230 and my dads 250 sometimes, also subbed

[@UNYcross]

I'll be at the track this weekend, MTF Saturday, not sure where Sunday!

[@UNYcross]

And it was about a month ago, the first round of the NF/GA series.

[@bradystone7972]

Ok cool, I might be at north Florida Sunday but not sure, keep rippin!!

[@UNYcross]

@@bradystone7972 let me know if u go!

[@bradystone7972]

Sounds good!

[@BogdanConstantin]

Try to change your brake lines to steel braided.

[@UNYcross]

That make a difference in the spongyness?

[@simontarrant2468]

Nice video, what map are you running now ?

[@UNYcross]

Hey man, sorry for the late reply. I always run the TP map from mxa

[@kadewatts2497]

So is the bike breaking down something that is common or just got unlucky

[@UNYcross]

It happened bcuz I changed front sprockets and didnt torque down the pinch bolt enough. It was my fault. Just on any bike, a good general tip is to always watch your site glass and make sure theres oil. It could have been avoided if I wasnt stupid. But to answer your question, no it's not a common issue.

[@kadewatts2497]

@@UNYcross okay thank you for responding great video

[@UNYcross]

@@kadewatts2497 no problem, thanks for the compliment and if you enjoyed it I post videos weekly ;) hope you enjoy your Yamaha if you get one!

[@kadewatts2497]

@@UNYcross yamaha all the way

[@jayryan7473]

The takeaways from this video: If you want a bike that'll still run after being under quicksand for 10 minutes, OR a bike that'll run for a few hours after losing nearly all its oil buy a Yamaha. Well that's how I read it at least and I think I'll follow that recommendation 👌

[@UNYcross]

Lol sounds bad when u put it that way but it's all true I swear!

[@jayryan7473]

@@UNYcross LoL I thought it was a really good, to the point video. After riding a friend's fuel injected 2015 yesterday and watching your video I'm on 100% sold on a 2019 or newer!

[@nickchristofora3417]

just got a 2020 250r and coming off a more hare scramble bike I am amazed. It cornes and the power and suspension is amazing. Now im sad bc its winter and I cant ride

[@UNYcross]

Move south!

[@nickchristofora6524]

UNYcross I think I’m going to college somewhere southern and I’m really hoping to get to bring my bike down with me

[@UNYcross]

@@nickchristofora6524 it's your life man, own it.

[@michael589m]

Are you still running original piston?

[@UNYcross]

Swampm at around 60 hours

[@jakef6341]

How much did you sell the bike for lmao?

[@UNYcross]

Not much lol, definitely took an L

[@eminiscalperpro9729]

Suzuki rmz's are just as reliable. All I hear from people who own them, that aren't childish kids, all rave about how reliable they are.

[@UNYcross]

To each there own, but I have rebuilt 5 of them that are less then 5 years old, with under 40 hours.

[@jpesicka492]

Lol ya Suzuki battery never dies, since it doesn't have one. It's a damn shame

[@eminiscalperpro9729]

@@UNYcross you must remember the level of intelligence that some of the people have when it comes to property maintaining a bike

[@eminiscalperpro9729]

@@jpesicka492 when u can buy one almost new for 5500 $ and have a great time then why worry about a push button. No one here races for a living. Its for fun only and never have i not had fun riding a suzuki