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Great:
This bike feels like it's bolted to the ground, in a good way
Front fork was amazing anytime I was in 2-4th gears and it's fast and flowing
Gave me SUPER confidence on jumps, drops, corners
Fastest lap times I've ever done... consistently
Super Lively motor with SNAP
Amazing go fast bike!
Good:
Covered up the fuse box that used to be exposed
brakes are good. Didn't notice a problem with them like I have on other bikes with the same brakes
Not a great deal of engine braking sensation for a 4 stroke
Easy to use App for your phone to tune the bike. Connects every time with ease. Much better than the GET ECU app I've tried
Good map switch, easy to tell which map you are on
I also like the maintenance tracker they have in the app, nice touch
Light clutch pull despite being a steel clutch wire
Needs improvement
Forks while going slow the fork tends to bounce around and deflect more than some of my other off road bikes. While the fork is really, really good when doing faster stuff, it suffers when you have to hit choppy rocky and sharp edges over and over like on rocky nasty hill climbs.
It also felt a bit heavier and slower to handle when carving up quick turning trails as opposed other bikes I’m riding right now.
While it's a great cornering bike, when you are just "dodging things in the trail, it's slower to quickly change directions.
Could use an actual hour meter since the app tracks for a few minutes of time after each shut down. This means you will be changing oil a lot if following just the tracker on the app.
Don't love the huge spring on the kickstand, and the foot of the kickstand is relatively small.
Would like a semi close ratio transmission instead of the WR wide ratio
Motor stalls very easily, and then starts really slow.
I don't love the air-box design overall. Limits the amount of fuel we get. Seems like it's easy for grass and other small bits to collect up in there. On other bikes, they can fall out the bottom, but they get trapped up in here on the Yamaha.
Fuel capacity is not enough for serious off roaders
The bike is significantly wider than my other off road bikes especially up here in the cowling for the radiators.- I swapped the grips for lock ons, but that is just me.
Miss
Needs finger clickers on the forks since you can't get your screw driver in there very well depending on bar position.
Starts very slow while in gear and when motor is hot many times it takes a full second or two before it will fire up. If you can get in the habit of shifting to neutral as soon as you stop, this issn't as bad - I've been told there is a re-map of the ECU to combat this, but I didn't do that.
Needs some sort of hand guards to be stock on the bike
Engine guard isn't a skid plate and falls off the bike
Does not turn tight enough for tight switch backs we have here in the steep mountains. Was 2nd largest turning radius I've tested.
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[@V4Amore]

Dont worry about your review lengths. There are channels out there that have 45 minute videos reviewing a pocket knife. There is a bit more to talk about with a motorcycle!

[@boomerzoomer7099]

Exactly

[@viperracing2889]

Yeah, I wouldn't mind them being even longer. Just don't be super vague, talking about what you are going to talk about and so fourth. That can be very annoying.

[@charlesbates7671]

I prefer longer reviews because I can listen while driving back and fourth from work

[@alanlee5223]

I’m just happy to see more brands getting in to the GNCC scene. Not everyone wants an MX bike especially for noobs getting into the sport. I’ve seen countless dudes give up on dirt bikes simply because most MX bikes are terrible for single track.

[@americandude3825]

What does single track mean? Noob Coming from riding street. Ride enduro growing up but not competition. Trying to de decide between yz250f or something more tame like a crf250f

[@factoryXperimental]

@@americandude3825 sorta proving his point unintentionally lol. Single track = Goat path

[@americandude3825]

@@factoryXperimental ha yup. I learned this since researching. I don’t want a dirtbike I don’t think. To much maintenance for causal off-roading. I need a Suzuki drz400 or dr650

[@factoryXperimental]

Maintenance isn't bad, will build skill overall. Street riding doesn't translate to off road at all, off road however translates to street riding. It's beneficial. Street bike rider will tell you not to use the clutch lol

[@TenereTales]

Kyle you said the bike is a 5 speed the FX and WR are 6 speeds transmissions.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Yep, 6 speeds on this bike. Must have mis-spoke if I said 5 speed.

[@DanMX2112]

Great review, this bike is amazing and I’m jealous of the time you have spent on it. Hope to get one soon!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

You should!

[@coastwardchimp]

I really appreciate the effort you put into these reviews. I'm excited to see what you'll do next.

[@Randy_Cox]

Stalling a bike is a rider problem and not a bike problem. If you ask the tire to push you forward but dont apply enough throttle to do so....it stalls. I always laugh when I see these comments because it is always 2 stroke fans saying this stuff as a way to "show how 4 strokes are not as good". When most people who know better just laugh at the rider and his lack of skill.

[@silaswolf8591]

To make the bike a little slimmer you can put a cycra powerflow shroud kit on and it slims it up by about a 1/2" both sides so around an 1" in all.

[@shawnkappel3305]

Watching passed 22 minutes was all ready our gold nugget thanks Kyle

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Haha!

[@premixpeter1972]

As a YZ250X owner I agree that the KYB SSS forks, while ultra-predictable and excellent for the faster stuff, can be harsh. For anyone curious, this is due to their SSS damping that basis the majority of its damping force on the speed of the wheel's impact and not the position of the fork in the stroke. Most forks with traditionally set up damping have a pretty soft initial part of the stroke with an increasing mid and a steep spike in damping right towards the end. The SSS retains almost the same damping throughout the entire stroke. This translates to sometimes overly stiff damping on high speed but shallow impacts like rocks and steep braking chatter but it also keeps the fork from bottoming on huge impacts like over-jumps and g-outs. It also gives the fork much more felt feedback. Overall in many ways you're trading comfort for performance. The harder you push SSS, the more it rewards you. Also, @14:37 I think you mean 6 speed? It shares the same ultra-wide ratio 6 speed as the 2020 WR250F.

[@МотоМучитель]

Kyle thanks for the review! this dirtbike is my dream. In Russia, where I live, there are practically none. Official Yamaha dealers in Russia carry only YZ-F and WR-F. But there is an opportunity to buy used ones imported to Russia from Japan in Vladivostok. But unfortunately 3-4 dirtbikes per year are tracked on the Russian market. Unfortunately, I was late with my comment to be a contender to win this dirt bike. But it would be great if an ordinary guy from Russia received such a gift from the USA. It would just blow up KZbin. YZ250F remains my dream.

[@specializ20]

That screen in the air box is not there the catch debris that could possibly fall into the intake path when the filter is out. It's a back fire screen.

[@AndrewBrownVlogs]

Howzit man, I'm currently on a 2010 yz250f. Pretty much 70% of the riding I do is technical enduro and I've been doing it on a motocross bike lol. I'm not wanting to get a 2-stroke enduro specialist bike as I'm a hobbiest, prefer 4-stroke and looking for a bike that can do a bit of everything. Would you recommend the yz250fx in your experience? Or maybe I should just learn to love 2-strokes😂?

[@elcincero321]

There is always honesty on your videos. That's why I follow you.

[@RastaRider]

15:33 Yes I put the heaviest available flywheel on my CRF450R from Trail Tech to avoid trail stalling and to calm the engine down a bit for the technical Florida sand walls we climb. Did that 2016 or so on my 2005 b4 Japan started building these wicked trail bikes! Cheers from Clearwater

[@painsrides3616]

Thanks for the review Kyle. This further proves to me that for as much as I like and want to ride a 4 stoke, especially the Yamahas, they are just not the best choice for type of riding we have here in the NE.

[@steveweilhart2359]

Hopefully you do know the compression clickers for front forks are on the bottom of the fork legs - Rebound at the top of the forks - I have been Loving my 2021 FX250 - racing TORCS series out here in Texas have the cx Rekluse no stalling great at low speeds (scramble low speeds not hard enduro low speeds) it's so fun and fast won class first time out. Life long 2 stroke guy wanted a 4 stroke chose the yamaha fx250 over the sherco 300 4 stroke.

[@McNewMotoTech]

That intro was amazing Kyle! good job bro! another great review! I have used your reviews, technical videos and tips often! Thanks a ton! even as a Motorcycle Mechanic of 15 years I get a lot out of your videos! THANKS AGAIN :)

[@Cresp0PT]

Regarding the hot start of the bike, the throttle housing cover have a mark that is the sweet spot of the throttle for hot start, check the owner´s manual. Great review, i wish i lived in usa to get a chance to win a bike like that!

[@wipperwils2111]

Great review. I’d love a bake-off between this and the 450 stable-mate.

[@1micYT]

Did you review the 2020/2021 450FX yet?

[@lj4543]

Glad I found this channel thank you for the information your providing in all your videos,much help.

[@SierraRacingTeam]

The best channel for dirt bikes related reviews.

[@mixalis6168]

Yamaha are doing some good stuff now, road my mates WR450 2019 model, and wow, great bike !

[@SierraRacingTeam]

Agree. I rode one too last week and almost went to the dealer.

[@krp6147]

Love the video, would be nice to see a 2020 KTM 250 xc-f just to compare the two together or a 2020 Honda crf 250rx 😎👍

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Next bike up will be a Sherco 300 SE Factory.

[@aidanvelthuis1267]

Dirt Bike Channel can we see a crf250rx review if you ever get one?

[@kylewilliams6349]

My 19 crf250rx seems to be very similar to the yamaha wide cause gas tank feels like a rocket has mx gearing but its not horrible sometimes its hard to start but not in neutral stalls easy if you don't feather the clutch 4 stroke things its my first bike and ppl don't believe I've only riden 15 hours ever on a dirt bike

[@mt1885]

@@aidanvelthuis1267 They are aluminum frame tanks - KTM/Husky/Sherco/Beta/GasGas is where it is at!

[@EvanACMedia]

Kyle Williams use punctuation, literally no one can read your comment

[@premixpeter1972]

Kyle, Enjoyed your review. You previously reviewed Yamaha's YZ250X, which has remained unchanged since its release in 2016. A question I (and I'm sure MANY viewers have) is between the '16-'20 YZ250X and the '20 YZ250FX, which would you prefer if you could only have one? And why so? Thanks! -A YZ250X owner.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

Kyle, I highly recommend aluminum skid plates. I have seen plastic ones break and the case cracked, leaking oil, just from hitting the edge of a cut log, not necessarily even hitting a rock.

[@torkd14]

The 2019 YZ450FX starts like crap too!

[@adamniswonger8015]

Need to try a WR250F. I want to see what the real differences are in valving, tune and gearing. I’m looking hard at them, but do do a lot of slow single track. Not very technical, but tight with some short steep hills. Can’t abide flameouts but think the WR could be what I’m looking for. Last bike was a ‘19 Beta 300rr and I know nothing will be as stall-proof as that bike.

[@anthonysteckle5265]

Correct me if I’m wrong, @ 14:38 he says it has a 5 speed trans. But these FX’s come w a 6speed…

[@jasonbentley3185]

I am on my 2nd yz450fx and your right on stalls. I feel like it flames out. And it’s sucks at starting.

[@xclife211]

I bought a yz250fx and its nasty i love it plush suspension and great for woods and trail riding

[@Cody-es1oq]

Should I get the Honda crf250rx or the Yamaha yz250fx?

[@Andrey-ll8pe]

Yz250fx

[@Andrey-ll8pe]

The RC is to much like the R short gears and stiff suspension where as the FX you can just let first gear poll you.

[@riodj80]

Kyle, you need to get Strava and use it on the trails around your house (down by Soldier Pass shooting range)...there are a TON of segments out there, and a lot of really fast guys and put their times up there...its a great opportunity for you to see where you stand speed wise, without actually doing a race.

[@MasonCrivelli]

Have you ever tried out any of the TM's or the honda RX/X line?

[@r12clark]

Would you take the FX over the CRF250RX? Trying to decide between the two.

[@frankkuhr2098]

Love the “Oh Yess” made me laugh you are having to good off time on the Yamaha👍😎

[@jetdr]

Seems like this Bikes Gearing in the low end might be designed for East Coast Woods riding. GNCC style in tight single track. I like the 450 version

[@GopherFix]

"Holy shizz balls" that's an awesome bike!!

[@viperracing2889]

Yamaha really knows how to make a pretty bike. I wish Sherco and Beta didn't make their bikes look like a warning sign. They are so tacky looking, some of them.

[@robrozek9265]

Thanks for the review I don't care how long they are bike are to expensive to make the wrong choice l was hot on this bike at first but after your review I'm realved l didn't spend the money on this bike happy trails

[@chasp_0784]

22 minute nugget here, nice review, sounds like you had fun.

[@masonolason6180]

man it must be great to have enough money to ride a dirt bike that's worth over 10k

[@Andrey-ll8pe]

Well you work hard you get nice stuff.

[@Clarkie2936]

I would love my channel "Dirt dust & petrol" to be doing videos like this in the future

[@Sam07_17]

5 more days man lets go

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Getting close!

[@Sam07_17]

@@DirtBikeChannel hey man am 13 5 foot 4 what bike should i look for can you tell me pls so i can have an idea.

[@Sam07_17]

@@DirtBikeChannel what bike is good for me

[@ashleykc1849]

My dream bike, going to buy it next year

[@northwestoff-roadopportuni7176]

Thanks for another honest and full review!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

My pleasure!

[@riodj80]

So if I understand correctly....this bike is perfect for what it was designed to do (closed course racing)...but the fork needs some love make it work in slow/er rocky sections of trail. Am I understanding you correctly? For what its worth, I rode a 20 250FX that had the suspension revalved and something switched out on the linkage (by factory connection), and it was absolutely incredible in rocks and chop. I ride a 19YZ450FX and the forks on that bike are significantly better than the forks on my bike.

[@ivanmilensky9408]

Bought one brand new in 2019.. what a disaster !! had to return to the dealer and take a loss...bad clutch..no oil!!! bike was smoking from brand new and the first oil change yielded had grey oil with lots of metal parts ....Buyer beware...this bike was freaken - disaster!!! Yamaha sucks!!! Dealer and yamaha were resistant to take this lemon back!!!

[@Dat_Sun]

I haven't seen or rode a 19 in person yet, but I bought a new 22 250fx last week. I traded my new 22 te150i in for it. The Yamaha is lightyears ahead in quality, fit and finish over the ktm brands. I would never trade back to ktm-mart bikes after just 2hrs ride time on the yz.

[@hennomeyer3236]

I dont agree with your complaint about the airfilter! The Yz250fx filter stays cleaner than other bikes and you can ride through deeper water!

[@matiasmaldonado510]

I agree with you, I have a 2021 250fx and and the filter doesn't get dirty, I check it frequently and I never find any leaves or small stuff stuck in there, just dust which is normal because that's what are filter are made for, I have no issues at all with the air filter.

[@mikeraskin7319]

I tried one on a Yamaha ride day at lacr. Lacr is a motocross track 20 miles north of Los Angeles. I currently have a 2015 wr250f that I modified primarily for Moto. I thought for sure I wanted to move up to a 450, but after riding the 2020 yz250fx I'm more confused than ever. That fx bike has so much snap and control compared to my 2015 wr250f even with the couple mods on it. I rode all the Yamaha's that day and this 250fx impressed me the most. I liked it a lot more than the yz. I believe do to the gearing. What I ended up doing was keeping my 2015 wr and buying a hardly used 2019 kx450. I figure 2 bikes would be better than the one 2020 yz250fx, but I still want the fx. I love the kx and the wr both, but the confidence the YZ 250 FX gave me makes me question if I did the right thing. My plan now is to spend some cash to try and make my wr as close to the 2020 yz250fx as possible I just don't think I can get it on par with the FX. Anyone have suggestions on what to do to get the wr more like that new FX

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

You wont get the same power what you do. I would sell both bikes and just trick out a 2020 yz250fx. My friend bought one and hes super happy with it. And I rode it and felt comfy immediately and faster and better in almost everyday. It's such a nice bike all around

[@coltonswindell689]

I want to see this bike vs the crf250rx

[@Un3asyToad]

I'm sorry to inform everyone, but I am absolutely winning this bike!😊

[@dadge2500]

So you’ve done to FX why not the WR?

[@rykerthompson9731]

Thank you for the review. Got me in a good mood this morning when I woke up.

[@kyler8371]

Hey Kyle, not sure if you’ll see this, but I think I saw you riding in Bountiful a little while ago, but I was too star struck too approach! Anyway, my wife is upgrading from a ttr125le, would this be a good bike for her? Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@avz46]

Grind down the steering stops!

[@dirtydave2691]

I bought mine in March 2020. It was mapped way too rich to the point it flamed out constantly in slow sections. My mechanic said there was a tech notice sent out to dealers to address this issue. It's still a little finicky starting when its hot but it runs so much better since I had a trained mechanic lean out the mapping for me. It is a definitely happiest when ridden fast. My bike now has 47 hours on it and is an absolute blast to ride.

[@BigDaveTALKS]

Great info. Spot on with the front forks beating you up at slow speeds. I have the ‘19 WR 450 F. I am 230 and didn’t have to worry about a revalve but, i am 14 out on the compression and 11 on the rebound. I think, this suspension will work better for us big guys😆👍. Oh good lawd you aren’t lieing about the hot start while in gear. I have the GYTR ECU & CCU added and with the custom maps it helps but, it still isn’t a quick start up if I don’t have the throttle in the ( barely cracked position)

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Yep.

[@jonathoncatterson8901]

Yea I've just learned to put in neutral everytime I stop in my 19 450fx. Then it always starts right away. But in gear shes a biotch

[@jeffnesmith2445]

Hey Kyle, Wanted to ask you about the sweepstakes on the bikes, how would you rate the three in your Opinion? Like best to worst of the three? Also just wanted to say thanks for all you do. I ordered some stuff and the hoodie had a rip in it and I let you guys know and you took care of it ASAP. That meant a lot to me as a viewer and was much appreciated. Thanks again Jeff N.

[@SierraRacingTeam]

Another great video, Thanks. I have a 2018 and I love it, but lately I’ve been thinking about getting the 2020.

[@KARANTDME]

Bro l am from india how to buy drit bike

[@steves3830]

I think they should have completely redone the WR instead of making a YZ Trail bike. If they combined some of the stuff in the WR like E start and bigger tank, w/ the power etc the YZ has.... winner.

[@adamniswonger8015]

They did. The 2020 WR250f is very similar to the 2020 Fx and got the same updates. I’m looking really closely at getting the WR. $8400 vs $10200 for an XCW 300 TPI... more like $8800 after buying the necessary components to use the tuning app in the states.

[@BlueDawnEnduro]

I agree. Why have two nearly identical bikes? I bought a '15 WR250F and basically converted it to a YZ with a few changes. So now its a FX with lights. They should focus on having one great enduro bike.

[@theblishknovk]

Long form reviews are the best. Your reviews are great! Some people just want to read the brochure.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Glad you like them!

[@WhisperQ8]

@@DirtBikeChannel can u give us ur suspension config.?

[@Jackysticks]

I have a yahmaha and I love this bike and I haven’t rode it.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

She's a beauty.

[@jase1911]

Dam bro I love your indepth vidz..I wish you could have done this for the 19' 450's cuz just to get back into riding I'm buying a kawi today rather than waiting for my shop to order a Honda.. My area most everything was sold out

[@Jack-jd6tj]

Idm if I don’t win the bike or anything else your socks are great, they are the most comfortable things I’ve ever touched

[@jamesmcwilliams3615]

Great review! I love my 2020 250fx as well and agree with you! I’ve recently watched another review on our bikes (can’t remember channel, I’ll have to search.) and they found that the stock battery is underpowered for the bike and once replaced with a lithium the issue went away.

[@andrewspoto9378]

Wow. Thanks. I am dreaming of owning this beauty. Great review.

[@tealthy5192]

These reviews are good. Shopping for a new bike you could make a big mistake on bike selection without videos like this to point out the good and bad with months of time on them. 👌

[@NickelStee1]

Great comprehensive review thanks! I think I'd like to ride one for a few days before committing to a purchase though. I think Yamaha is still missing the market in terms of trail or enduro riders. The motorcycle lineup could use some solid reimagining; give us something more in line with what we want and compete against KTM / Husky For a better product 😄

[@SierraRacingTeam]

Last year I went to a Yamaha demo and after a couple laps I knew I wanted the 250FX. Found a good deal for a used one (2018) in like new condition with only 10 hrs and a few aftermarket parts. Been racing It in FL hare scramble serie and I absolutely love it.

[@NickelStee1]

@@SierraRacingTeam That's where that bike shines from what Kyle was saying too. Good luck man glad you're on a winner.

[@zl2848]

This guy really knows his stuff and has a very good channel... I enjoy watching all of the videos.

[@SxSGetOut]

Would love to have that as my change of pace bike, im currently on 2015 ktm 150sx. I've got it set for woods riding and it definitely make me earn it but its awesome

[@OldManEnduro]

You can keep the nugget as long as I win one of these bikes! 😁

[@tylermartin913]

I second that^

[@christobey4198]

Nice review Kyle. I would love to see you review a 4 stroke made for more single track style riding instead of the racier GNCC style bikes. I think you would have a better time in technical stuff with one and could give a more fair comparison to the 2 strokes you prefer for this type of riding. That new KTM 350XCFW is out now!!

[@hexhead5732]

Kyle thanks for the review 👍 I’ve been looking at Husqvarna FC 250 they also seem to be cool bikes for that type of riding

[@toddmerriott6901]

You look like a different rider on that bike! When I so the intro I thought it was someone else! Great rideing!

[@mt1885]

Top heavy, WIDE, Aluminum frame - horrid along with turning radius of a ship - *KTM/Husky is so much lighter feeling along with a STEEL frame*

[@RastaRider]

2:49 wow exhaust on the LEFT! How European of you, Yamaha

[@RastaRider]

3:58 Wth is the exhaust on both sides!! *cries

[@davidwalker888]

Would like to see you get a new CRF250RX

[@jeremy_moto_192]

I’ve had the same problem with the airbox.

[@hoosiertrailrider]

Very good concise review. You hit all the proper points. 👍👍

[@derek4cherry]

I’d like to see review done on the yz450fx.

[@Queue-]

It's very interesting hearing your opinion on this bike compared to most that I've heard. I ride primarily four strokes and the big point that you had that I thought was interesting was that the bike doesn't have much low end torque. Compared to pretty much all of the other 4t's the Yamaha's have amazing low end, but for you coming from 2t's I can see where it is lacking there. You also said you can rev them to the moon, I've found that short shifting, on my YZ450F at least, works so much better than revving it out to the top of the RPM range. The Yamaha motor is so strong in the low to mid and kind of falls off up high compared to other 4t's. Overall very interesting to hear your perspective coming from primarily 2t's. I have also done some pretty technical riding on my YZ, and while I know a 2t would be better suited for it, I can't bring myself to switch. I feel like I have improved so much faster from riding my YZ on technical terrain than I did when I rode a 2t. And I love the dunes and nothing can match the power of a 450 in the sand haha.

[@Queue-]

Oh yeah, I forgot about the starting part. If you upgrade the battery to one of the aftermarket options it starts up much easier, the stock batteries in these bikes are pretty garbage.

[@BlueDawnEnduro]

It flames out easily on steep and slow, or from dead stop if you pop clutch without enough throttle. Starting from a stop on a hill. you really have to rev and have clutch control to keep it alive. But above the lowest technical speeds, I agree it has endless tractoring power.

[@angrybadger8136]

So the 250X is 2-stroke and the FX is a 4?

[@rochellestanley9532]

Correct

[@durs26]

Is the kickstand easy to remove on the FX? If heading to a MX track...wouldn't you want to remove it?

[@jack_petersen_2005]

Awesome review, very helpful and really entertaining.

[@dannuthals7045]

Great review Kyle. I had the opp to ride this bike a few weeks ago next to my KTM and you nailed it. When we were down in the desert, it ran like an awesome close course race bike. When we then went up into the mountains with tight ST with rocks, it wasn’t awesome. For what it is worth, I put AXP skid plates on all my bikes and have loved them - so light, so durable, and they don’t vvvvviiiiibbbrrrate. Thanks for your awesome content. Can’t wait for your reviews of Sherco!!!

[@jabrielwhite17]

Its lacking the tractor factor. It doesn't lug down low like the Air-cooled thumpers. For true trail riders this isn't good, its more for outdoor racing or enduro. Not for slow trail adventuring.

[@D4RTH_N4D3R]

Great review. Thank you for all the great information.

[@Justen1980]

tight turning radius= lay it over 30° and peel out! Man I miss ridin dirtbikes. Love your videos dude

[@garthlundquist8316]

That flatland technique doesn’t work on steep ass mountain switchbacks. You will be down the cliff in no time.

[@22YZ450FX]

The 2022 yz450fx is like an indy car on the street with stock pipe and intake LOL! Don't test drive this bike it's so fast!

[@stevencarter3290]

Awesome review. Looking forward to more! Whoever wins that should have a great time.

[@johnohair4070]

I live in the North, eastern parts of the US and was wondering if you think this bike would do good in woods single track/woods enduro?

[@dandersonjr]

I'm with you on everything except the starter. We too soon forget that not long ago the only way to start these bikes is with a kick starter. Maybe it takes a second or two longer than some other bikes but it's still pushing a button as opposed to kicking.

[@GIXXERSISTERS]

lol my thoughts exactly.. I was 2 seconds sounds good to me lol.. it takes a min of kicking for me sometimes

[@dylanhedges5634]

7:30 Great point made!!! I have a 2015 and I relocated the relays as I felt they are too exposed (especially being close to the back wheel). Good to see Yammy fixing these little issues but also great seeing a reviewer picking up on these little things that matter to fussy owners (like me).

[@elliotmontalvo191]

I just finally bought something from your web sight. I just lost my 1997 yz 125 that I built with my hands my birthday is june 12th I never win at these thing's hopefully I will win if not I'll just have to work harder to make new dreams come true I would cry happy tears if I could win this bike

[@markm5554]

how does it rate against the Yamaha yz250x

[@chadrides914]

250x just flat crushes this thing in all difficult off-road situations.

[@alankuentz4617]

I have a 2020 yz450fx Here's what i can tell you. My bike was very hard to restart when it was hot. And practically impossible to restart while in gear and hot. I ended up figuring out my valves were tight right from the get go. After sorting the valves out, the hard hot restart was better, but still not gone. I've ordered a fan kit from Yamaha, unfortunately ita been on back order. I'm hoping the fan kit fixes the last bit of hard restarting while hot. My bike has also been hard to find neutral on. It usually takes me a few tries to get it in. I'm 39 and have been riding all my life, so this isn't an issue of inexperience. I weigh 225lbs so im definitely not a light rider. I'm still making suspension changes, but I have found the ride to be stiff, and so far I haven't been able to get it dialed in how I'd like it to be. (I ride mostly single track in the mountains) The last issue is the bike tending to stall at low rpm. For example, when going over a water bar at low speed, the bike will sometimes stall if i dont use the clutch or hit the throttle. Otherwise, I've enjoyed this bike and I'm still working on getting it sorted. I've got 7 hours on the bike so far, so its possible it still just needs some more breaking in. But the issues I'm having are not happening on my friends band new ktm 450. I'm enjoying the bike and am not disappointed I bought it, and I love the wide ratio transmission. Hopefully I'll get everything sorted after some more time.

[@Deadkind666]

Great job on the review! Sounds like a fun bike

[@nicomariconi1005]

Holy 2160p on mobile

[@theblishknovk]

I basically only want 2 strokes for the most part but i am honestly looking at this bike like crazy.