2025 KTM 250SXF TESTED

#motocross #review
In this video, MXA’s Josh Mosiman takes the new 2025 KTM 250SXF for a spin at Glen Helen Raceway and shares all we know about the updated model after riding the Factory Edition 2024-1-2 KTM 250SXF for the past few months. The KTM 250SXF gains updates to the frame, engine mounts and linkage, all to promote flexibility. It also has new shrouds and an updated swingarm with a new chain slider as well.
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[@WilliamBeLoat]

Looks so clean

[@gabrieleb5408]

Love the 250 sound

[@JanWillemvanCappellen]

The tip regarding the rear brake pedal adjustment is really good and applies to older models as well. I was almost sent over the bars on a jump a while ago when adjusting the pedal up and not adjusting the free play in the plunger accordingly. Not adjusting will lock up the rear brake eventually

[@joelballard4955]

Just go up 2 teeth on the rear, and then you get the same feel out of corners in 2nd and 3rd as the Yamaha, and still more on top. I’ve had 6 KTMs since 2018. Never ever had to mess with the spokes much, very routine.

[@Jack-by2hg]

I always wonder if the longevity of the engine is a compromise for having such a high revving engine.

[@SkiForums]

Definitely. A lightweight, high revving, high performance engine comes at the cost of reliability. They are so much fun though, the maintenance is worth it.

[@blizzard71]

Awesome bike! love the colors !

[@Davido50]

KTM for the win 🏆 💯

[@PaulJamesGonzales-we2cu]

Supper nice my dream bike 😇 from Philippines

[@E63s_Scott]

Been saying that for years trying to debunk the China rumour the amount of times I’ve said “it’s only 2 models the duke and something else, NOT the mx bikes” typical yanks hating on ktm as usual. This bike nearly wins every shoot out with its unfortunately still air forks… swap to springs and it’s the best and wait for it MOST reliable bike in class

[@jeffwixon1828]

I don’t get it,Why can’t they figure out how to keep the spokes and sprockets tight?

[@mobile_matt]

Too much powa!! 💨💨💨💨

[@mobile_matt]

/ vibration 😂

[@crawlz6226]

For real. I bought my 23 450sxf of the show room floor. Second ride I was tightening 5 spokes. I ended up just buying different rims because I didn’t trust those

[@wernerxldata]

Sprocket bolts never come loose with loctite

[@tcmx712]

I bought my first ktm in 2011 and had them since yet never had a problem with them coming loose. It does randomly happen as I know of someone buying a 23 model with consistent spoke issues but that's the only one I've seen in the last few years

[@forty2mx955]

Thanks for finally addressing the damn China production topic… So many people were really thinking they were made in China since that article but clearly most people didn’t read the damn thing, just the headline and went crazy…

[@tcmx712]

So the question is after softening up the chassis is it now actually better than the prior generation (16-22) chassis for the average rider or is it still a backwards step like the last 2 years models have been

[@aaronmcelhinney1436]

Actually, 16-18 were different frames vs 19-22.

[@tcmx712]

@@aaronmcelhinney1436 same frames they just had more gusseting in the headtube

[@MoistureMagnet]

$10,399 plus set up fees so $25,655 out the door, not bad!

[@watermelon396]

tell me in what world are set up fees 15k

[@MoistureMagnet]

@@watermelon396 it’s an exaggeration as well as a joke. Relax.

[@watermelon396]

@@MoistureMagnet thats good to hear im buying a new bike and if i se a fee over 1k im crashin out

[@WallaceIsabel-p1l]

Gottlieb Mountains

[@jaimeespinoza9236]

Anyone spot Marvin?

[@markdawson8946]

He’s like yesssssssssss!!!!😂😂😂

[@gabrieleb5408]

47hp is mindblowing on a 250

[@lennartdiedrich2734]

he sad 45

[@gabrieleb5408]

@@lennartdiedrich2734 ktm says 47 on the website. They measured 45 because of non optimal atmospheric condition, or maybe because the bike was "too new"

[@aaronmcelhinney1436]

Would the new link arm work and or improve the 23-24’s?

[@KhloeFluhart]

Where’s the 2025 kx 250? I have been waiting 5 weeks since I ordered.

[@jpesicka492]

Idk but let me know so I can order one after you get it because I don’t want to wait.

[@ed11.]

KTM needs to get back to spring forks and period…. Air forks sucks and way too many people get hurts…

[@johndimeo1821]

Really you have to adjust the rear brake free play when you adjust the pedal up or down?? 😮😅

[@mattjones1792]

Josh how can u test the 25 models right now when your hurt and aren’t supposed to be riding right now till your doctor clears u to ride

[@joshmosiman1955]

We recorded this video on Monday before Redbud! Still got a probably 4 weeks until I can ride

[@RuthBethea-f5h]

Tracy Rapids

[@johnbarnhart7174]

OK, the motor likes revs and Josh likes the WP AER forks. Not much other info. Not the best video.

[@gw4717]

I dont know how that bike wouldn't make it over the leap 🤔 you must of just got in your head and messed you all up 3rd gear you should of went over they were doing it second wide open

[@bojackman1233]

If u think this bike sounds better than the Yami then your the issue

[@johngray722]

the 2 stroke barrels or cylinders as you may say are made in china

[@Simpleman1111]

Actually they are using more Elko cylinders again which are not chinese. I think Kymcos were used as a temporary solution during and after the pandemic.

[@johngray722]

@@Simpleman1111 i bet they dont replace every cylinder from china i bet the owner has to do it themselves i wouldnt have known if it wasnt for highland cycles but hey if u think ktm gives a shit about their customers buy one

[@Cdoles610]

Just in a dealer today every Austrian bike (2 stroke) 2024 and 2025 had a Kymco cylinder

[@oogabooga-gf4pf]

TAIWAN

[@forty2mx955]

To be honest, we have had less issues with the Kymco cylinders on the 24-25 than the Elko cylinders that came on the 23! And they are made in Taiwan, not China! Remove the Kymco logo on the side and you couldn’t tell the difference between them and the Elko!

[@RonaldBrown-f8i]

58849 Kiehn Branch