2024 250 Motocross Shootout - Which Bike Is Best? - Cycle News

We take the best 250 motocross models and put them head to head to head in order to see which one reigns supreme. Can an all-new Yamaha continue it's dominance. Watch to find out!
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0:00 - Intro
1:55 - KTM 250 SX-F
2:24 - GasGas MC 250F
3:30 - Kawasaki KX250
4:09 - Honda CRF250R
4:41 - Yamaha YZ250F
5:29 - Husqvarna FC250
6:15 - Suzuki RM-Z250
7:45 - 6th Place
9:32 - 5th Place
11:42 - 4th Place
14:12 - 3rd Place
16:15 - 2nd Place
18:39 - 1st Place
21:38 - Wrap Up

[@cyclenews]

For those asking about the Yamaha's mapping, here's a link to their Power Tuner site - web01.yamahamotorsports.com/motocross/pages/yamaha-power-tuner-smart-phone-app

[@Davido50]

Thanks! Keep up great reporting.👍🏻#KTM #Yamaha -NW Ohio

[@Padagucci1920]

Very interesting to me that they used a 23 KTM INSTEAD OF A 24… Unless, for some reason they put the previous years plastics on it that is definitely a 2023 as the new bikes have a lot more purple and less lettering on the shrouds. The difference are negligible but it is an interesting observation.

[@cyclenews]

That is a great observation. We believe its just the shroud and possibly a mistake from the KTM techs. Obviously we ride whatever they bring us.

[@moneyontrees6]

Same bike as last year. Zero changes except ugly new graphics and no orange frame.

[@rodneydavidson828]

Thanks for a great 250cc test, but now is there anyway you can test the new 2024 Triumph 250cc against the results of all these?

[@JOEMAMA.95]

I feel like if you were wide open the entire time on the ktm it'll gap the Yamaha easily

[@1MarkBevans]

Also forgot the Triumph 250, Triumph seemly says it’s ready for sale. Look forward to hear about it 👍

[@cyclenews]

As far as we know, bikes are not available yet. Believe they're available come spring of '24.

[@mikesmith1690]

Be very interesting to see how a Stark set at 48 HP compared to all the BNG bikes (except for Yamaha and Triumph)

[@cyclenews]

That's actually a very interesting idea.

[@nedbikes6058]

If you’re heavier than 175 I assume the crf250r front fork is fine? That’s the only knock I’ve heard on it and it’s all from smaller guys?

[@coleblankemeier2492]

I just rode one and I’m a muscular 190-195 with gear. The forks felt horrible on braking bumps

[@charlesclapper8982]

Can u share the one u put in

[@danblekeberg2470]

? Moto-Cross Action magazine rated the Yamaha in 4th place. Cycle News rated it in 1st place. I will age myself. In 1978 Cycle News did a shootout on the Yamaha YZ250 vs Honda CR250. Cycle News said to buy the Yamaha. I did, it was not even close to the Honda. To this day the 1978 Honda CR250 is a top pick in the vintage races.

[@zachleaf5811]

To be fair moto cross action is always Austrian bias

[@amikhael5135]

"YZ Excel in top range and over rev"? I don t understand......for some it is a down low mid range motor and for other lile cycle news it excel also on over rev ? How is it possible ?

[@jdc9128]

I actually own the bike and can confirm it's all low and mid ! I've just changed over from a 2022 kxf 250 and that bike revved wayyy further

[@mindfxscience5653]

Great job as usual 👊🏻

[@cyclenews]

Thank you!

[@quadcityracing]

Best review, well done. Detailing more critical information than other shootouts.

[@cyclenews]

Thanks you for the note!

[@jaysonkawasaki]

What bike would you recommend for a 160 pound 16 year old coming off a supermini? Only for track and I’m definitely not crazy fast, just want a cool fun 250?

[@Davido50]

KTM 250SXF by far. Just be good about basic maintenance (like any machine). 4-strokes need oil /filter changes every 10hrs or LESS. Air filter is crucial as well ..just like 2-strokes. Fresh quality fuels always! Maxima sells pre-oiled filters ready to go! Have a few on standby. -NY

[@jaysonkawasaki]

@@Davido50 I’m thinking the husky 250 is the way to go because I’m shorter and the how he describes less aggressive power delivery might be nice?

[@StevieDee73]

How come you didn’t use the 50th anniversary KX like you did the YZ ?

[@cyclenews]

The 50th is only available for the KX 450 not the 250.

[@steviedee71]

What are you talking about I just seen one for sale ? I just looked it up. It probably wasn’t available when you did the video. It now is available I see what happened. lol

[@tomnekuda3818]

Good reviews......wish you had a couple of real old guys in your ratings. I'm thinking Husky would be best for me...not my bank account tho.

[@charlesclapper8982]

Please share yz updates maps

[@cyclenews]

Here's the link to Yamaha's site - web01.yamahamotorsports.com/motocross/pages/yamaha-power-tuner-smart-phone-app

[@KyleMicena]

Yamaha YZ250F remains king👑

[@cyclenews]

For now...

[@2216sammy]

That is a truly amazing accomplishment , a completely new bike winning is not what I expected.

[@amikhael5135]

Which one do you like more ?

[@charlesclapper8982]

What is the reasone app

[@zachleaf5811]

A different map yahmaha designed to make the bike more responsive under throttle

[@2216sammy]

Wow, you guys are fantastic . No wasting time, straight and to the point , very well done .

[@cyclenews]

Thanks Sammy!

[@liviosinibaldi3632]

Crazy expensive modern world.

[@2216sammy]

$8, 889.00 for a brand new 2024 YZ250F is incredible .

[@xclife211]

I'm sorry , but you can't call it a proper shootout if you don't have the TF250X in there too

[@cyclenews]

Please forgive us, it was not released at the time of this test.

[@Davido50]

All new Triumph 250F looks awesome. 48hp (to crank) which is best in class as well as lightest in class. #unbeatable

[@joelballard4955]

Change the gearing on the ktm to 13-50 and all the other bikes will feel like they have 5 less horsepower. lol.

[@befree322]

450 is lighter

[@anthonycavalliotis8736]

Ear plugs??? Man you must be getting Old.

[@cyclenews]

Lol thanks for watching.

[@RollinwithRoland]

Nah, KTM 790 Adventure is best motocross bike. ^_^