First Mountain Ride on 2020 YZ250FX!

[@tieoneon1614]

Nice to hear u giving this bike a lot of love. But i have never heard u ring it out in a few gears. I think people would be shocked to hear how fast this engine is, its a screamer mid to upper rpms range.

[@Micah__]

Those grassy sections look fun as hell. I love trails that are super flowy and windy without loads of tight turns. Good stuff!

[@rookietrucker1240]

I know this is an old post. I think this is my favorite trail you have ridden. I think I could do that one. 60 yrs old almost beginner

[@sebastianescudero8712]

This has enough power for most of the riders. If you cross a river no issue because of the high possitioned air filter. No smashed exhaust in the front and it can be tuned with an app. Just mount tubeliss and gummy tires. Hehe

[@mmysok]

I thought I would be first to comment. It's like a deep life lesson. There's always someone faster.

[@jeffromoto874]

Always...lol

[@JoshSmith-vj3yb]

You can always tell when its a two stroke guy bc they never shift lol

[@arthurkineard7356]

Funny I always thought that about four stroke guys.

[@iworkatbunnings1144]

Arthur Kineard yeah it’s us four stroke guys that never shift😂

[@chrisbeck7361]

You shift after 5 seconds of limiter right? 😂

[@nicole123230]

@@chrisbeck7361 that sounds wayyyyy to late

[@nicole123230]

@@chrisbeck7361 I'm no expert tho

[@ewertdavid9741]

I'm 49, been riding dirt bike on trails for 1.5 yrs, started on an old wr250f, now have a 17 yz250fx..... awesome bike! Balanced, nimble, linear power.... but it moves when ringing it out in first and second! Idle turned way up, and lots of clutch control, awesome woods bike... only stalls when I make a mistake, love it!!!

[@jasonfinnegan9125]

Easier to be fast and consistent on the four stroke and is more planted, makes you feel like a better rider, but in the end you get bored! The 250x has same suspension, feels lighter, and if you're riding for fun is exactly that, more fun.

[@ED-on8to]

Jason Finnegan Yes, but a 250 twostroke (mx bike) kicks you to the moon if you make a bigger mistake... 😂

[@tomthebattleaxe]

Man I was really waiting for you to stretch that engine out. It sounds like time to shift but those 4 stroke man. They rev out and settle right in.

[@paulmcfarland8287]

Great stuff as always. Any chance you'll be testing the 125x in the future?

[@kelsigraham4415]

I’ve always been a die hard 2 stroke rider especially for single track, but this bike has definitely curved my interest it just seems so darn smooth over the ruff stuff.

[@Adventure72Awaits]

My brother-in-law came to visit and he has a 2020 YZ250F. I wrote it and it has to be the smoothest bike I've ever rode. Floats over everything.

[@Pint76]

I have a 2020 and it is amazing, just did my second ride, changed up the mapping and made it ride similar to my 300. I'm hooked.

[@ripnriding1]

I decided after demo day at the cord last year....if I were to replace my husky tx300.....easy decision. Love the fx

[@Whospitonmypillow5658]

ItaliansDoitBeta 300 can you share your map!?

[@Pint76]

Mike Sprangers I can email it to you.

[@Bigslow35]

I would love to see you do a tear down video of comparable KTM and Yamaha models. Everyone knows that KTM’s are super light and nobody knows exactly where they shave the weight from. It’d be a really cool video to see two torn down side by side and comparing the weight of components and charting it.

[@lmankj]

Awesome looking trail, where is it?

[@WishTheMorrow]

Just got home from my first Mountain Single Track ride on my new Beta X-Trainer that you inspired me to buy! (Hobble Creek)

[@scottyoz2460]

WishTheMorrow your impression of the Beta?

[@randygenet251]

Would love to see how this bike and ride would compare to the 2020 ktm 250 xc-f or 350 xcf-w?

[@Nathan-ty5ef]

Me too, I’m struggling to decide between a 350 xcf-w and yz250fx

[@JoeButler02]

Super jealous of the trails you get to ride!

[@AdventureswithBigJohn]

Why I ride 450s vs 250s bottom end torque. Don’t like riding a bike I have to keep in revs!

[@dashrides2679]

I don't think I've ever read or watched a bad review on the SSS forks on the YZ or WR. This bike is on my dream list. Too bad I can't ride it year round in California.

[@tieoneon1614]

JoJo's DMV service in Phx. Get the AZ ohv plate, dont need an AZ address. it looks just like a street plate. I rode my FX all over SoCal past two years

[@dashrides2679]

@@tieoneon1614 I was thinking about that, but you need to be careful. There was a guy entering Hungry Valley last year with a plated ktm300 2 stoke. The Ranger held him at the gate and had a local sheriff check it out. He couldn't prove AZ residency. Not sure what happened after that. I do think a 4 stroke would be less conspicuous.

[@bpdines1]

@@tieoneon1614 do you have a link to jo jo services? I'm trying to look them up with no luck. I have a 2019 yz250fx I'd like to plate.

[@chrisw7642]

DASH RIDES Move to a non-communist state? ;)

[@01camarosspower]

If you had to choose between the 250x and 250fx which would you choose?

[@bonniemcdonald1294]

Overheard my husband talking to Kyle as if he was in the room while watching his latest video....he is going crazy waiting for the trials to open. Would love a shout out to Leo in Canada to get him through this! lol

[@douglasyoung3992]

I ride a little bit of mountain bike also but those guys we're hating you. Time on Earth spent on a dirt bike on a trail like you have there is the best

[@andrewwebster13]

Rode a WR250 this weekend and was blown away by the forks, the jump-ability and the fact it really is a powerful machine. 1st gear is pointless though....at least for single track I need to test it in the slow rough stuff to prove it's value...so short.

[@motozz8258]

Cracker bike hey , you can bomb rough down hill sections too with those stock SSS KYB forks . 200hr plus trouble free and no costs for a more affordable sport that is a Yamaha . Proven since 2008 on my watch with my riding buddies and some of there choices in bike brand !!! Big list accumulated of issues with cost and inconveniences involved,,, Great trails you have there.

[@justynstockwell5874]

Wherr in maine is this??

[@SWFlowseeker]

On same ride would you have more fun on the FX or a 300xc tpi? I can’t decide 😬

[@frankkuhr2098]

The Yamaha seems to hook up real good on the single trail looks like a lot off fun, we’re is this mountain single track would like to ride with my son ?

[@rideordivekerry4830]

Loving the sound of that exhaust

[@paul.vanhout57]

Incredible trail and nice pace!

[@mediumugly4322]

I question myself whether to remove a large block in a trail or leave it as an obstacle for another rider

[@williamkee7924]

Where is this????

[@jackpinekid1]

Would be nice to know which mountains those are

[@DdDten]

Where is this riding location?

[@KUSIMUK]

Where is this trail ????

[@chrisdunn2544]

Does anybody no where this trail is

[@50ccAdventure]

How high does that bike rev? Would be cool if you could rig up some type of tach to show us your rpms when riding like this.

[@johnrodriguez6594]

Killer trail, Live for ones like this.

[@SVTBansheeman]

I'd like to see you review a crf250f. Air cooled and simple. Not all of us need all that power and defined mx bike cost. Hopefully Honda sends you one.

[@allenormsbee7674]

SVTBansheeman I just recently got the Crf250F 2020 version and it’s definitely a smaller bike. It’s considered a full size bike but it’s not quite up to full size heat height wise, otherwise it’s a great bike, id also look into something like the WR250F if you want more of a trail bike or the klx230r if you don’t quite want as much power but still a little bit taller of a seat.

[@austincoker9784]

Stop it Kyle!!! I'm already torn between getting a Beta 300 race and the Sherco 300 SE factory, I don't need another bike to dream about!

[@brianerickson7210]

Beta 300rr way better for single track.

[@tcmx712]

@@IliaEremin depends on the single track really. The beta motor is more suited for technical single track as it's quite smooth with heaps of bottom end. If it's single track like this the sherco would do better as the engine is alot more racey but can be a handfull in super tight riding. The beta is also slightly lighter but the weight difference isn't really that much. Beta also has less vibes for those long enduros as well

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

More parts and aftermarket stuff available for Beta. Not very much at all for Sherco.

[@austincoker9784]

I live in Arizona and plan of racing enduros and hare scrambles. A good bit of technical Rocky stuff and then flowing open trail. Leaning Sherco but the counter balance on the Beta is very attractive.

[@tcmx712]

@@austincoker9784 sherco 100% then mate you won't regret it for that sort of riding. As for that last comment about parts it isn't the 90's anymore. With online shopping and express shipping you can get parts within a week at most if your dealer can't and as to aftermarket stuff Sherco's been around as long as Beta if not longer and are more well represented on the world stage, aftermarket parts are plentiful

[@finlong7994]

Nice to see your still getting out

[@ahkjaryc]

I just had a chance to ride the 2020 YZ250FX that a buddy of mine bought and loved how planted the bike felt. I noticed right away what you were talking about especially the front end. I really felt like I was able to push a little harder and go a little faster and gain stability. But I noticed that the cockpit seemed a little small to me. Specifically that the pegs seemed closer to the seat and that the bike was just a hair shorter that I am used to. I ride a 2007 WR450F and have the cockpit almost completely to my liking. I think I need some bar risers and I’ll be all set. I then got on the YZ250FX and immediately felt cramped. I’m 6’ and do like a spaced out cockpit setup (I usually set the bars forward just a bit). How tall are you and did you adjust the handle bar position, change the handle bars, put risers on them, if not, do you think that’s risers would be a good addition for you?

[@mknight5159]

I'm 5' 9in and 135 lbs, should I get the yz250fx or the 450 one? Graduating from a TTR-125. One of my mx buddies said I should get a yz125x and my other mx buddy said I should get a 250 four stroke. I don't know what to do lol.

[@NeilCowancowannetwork]

Damn Brotherson you shred bro! 👊🏼

[@jack_petersen_2005]

Love all your videos they are so awesome, keep doing what you love and keep up the great content.

[@scrambled1213]

Nice..Like to see you push the bike on tight technical stuff to see how it handles it. Curious to know no if there are any flame outs, overheating, etc

[@dilligaf5564]

Am I the only one that noticed the gaerne sg12’s he was paddling with.....would like to hear kyle’s take on them??

[@steverichardson9133]

I looked at one of these the other day. Great looking bike. Question though... I'm 6'4" and 225lbs... would the 250FX be too underpowered for me at my size? Should I go 450 instead?

[@shawnmcgrath4631]

Steve what did you end up with?

[@zekeisme1]

how often do you ride alone? and could u do a video on what precautions u might take?

[@harryhatch8256]

Do u like the fx more then the ktm xcf because I’m 13 and looking into a 250 and I don’t know what to get and I ride more GNCC then anything

[@pjezdik3591]

Do you recommend these bikes for someone who rides Mx 70% 30 enduro..? I've got a 2020 Exc 250 Tpi.. But am riding Alot more MX so looking into a XC bike. The enduro bike I have had great power abs balance. Suspension can be great but not good for jumping. YAMS KYB FORKS may do a better job on the Mx

[@brokebikemtb4448]

So do you feel that the 4 stroke is as capable for the single track?...the reason I ask is because I have a 250f that I'm doing as a trail machine....I've put a wiseco forged piston..hot cam stage 1...full Hinson clutch...boyeson supercooler 18 inch rear x2.15 oversized radiators....right now I'm in tire selection and probably gonna do a shinko....they have really come up in price though...one of the best upgrades I did so far was the ride engineering triple tree...which I had machined to accept an mxbonz one piece bar mount....

[@OwenWare413]

How big is the tank Kyle ?

[@RideDirtBikes]

Where are you riding? It looks so cool and I would like to try it out. Thanks for doing this video, I have been looking into this bike for the past few days as an upgrade. Now I am convinced. Thanks Kyle!

[@terrywilson1362]

Parachute 33, I have a 19 250fx, great bike and good on technical stuff too, 1st gear is low and easy to handle and the bike is a screamer in the higher gears too, lots of power, I'm 250 lbs and the bike carries me easy and it's a Yamaha, probably to top bike out there right now

[@vonriesling]

2.2 gallon tank ... how many miles do you reckon the single track trail range is?

[@brennonl9687]

I can get about 45 miles out of a tank if I ride a little conservative, not going wide open every chance I get helps a bunch

[@childrenofmachine2513]

I'm newbie and I have yz250fx..and for me I really like third gear..I usually use it for speed and hill climb..do you slip your clutch for power? Thank you for the info..

[@pedrorelvao4117]

Quite unbeliavle the speed you carry internet those single tight tracks!!! Usually japoneses bikes até much more Planted, maybe because of the alluminium frame, right?

[@JDA77]

Where is this?

[@yo2stix]

Kyle...I ride an area similar...a bit more dusty, loamy and triple the rocks. What tire for a 19” rear would you run?

[@r12clark]

How would you compare the FX to the KX250x and CRF250RX?

[@wanlessadventures692]

Your flying on that 250fx! Awesome video

[@Hartfordlax95]

Question. Are 2021 yz250fx parts mostly compatible with yz250f parts ?

[@r_s_enduro]

Any chances reviewing the new wr250f?? I have been on one a while but its an 03. Love to know a pros opinion of the new tho

[@kingragnar423]

Bike looks smooth. Plus the power looks to come on decent on low.

[@joshgarvens8743]

you gotta make videos on good riding locations!

[@morromk7538]

Aha!! My other bike choice, Yamaha always soo stable and amazing kayaba suspension.

[@fredbunkley5604]

Also.... thanks for having plenty of 3XL t-shirts on DBC! It's hard for a guy my size to find cool T's.

[@jmc6659]

i need to move west my trail suck compared to yours (South Carolina)

[@TMAdventuresT7]

Loving this bike , steady as a rock ✌🏾

[@jamessonger3]

damn that was a sick trail...

[@seanlarson9511]

I really enjoy your videos. Can you do a video on tubeless versus foam inserts?

[@debow567]

What’s With the camera ? It seems like it pixelates out.

[@BWGPEI]

Lovely trails - wish I was there, but that ain't happening given the situation.

[@patrickmorrissey8868]

Nice riding! AWESOME video!!

[@mke7876]

What kind of tires do you have on this bike

[@DirtBikeSingleTrack]

Wow that was some good fast riding

[@seb42]

Are you using a spark arrestor? Are they required for this kind of trail riding?

[@eddiekelley527]

Nice riding Kyle, what kind of boots you running now? Noticed you haven't had the black SIDI's on lately...

[@HumorousHearsay]

Just wondering how often that Yamaha try’s to bog down on you in the tight stuff? If a lot, would you recommend rekluse clutch, or to just try and learn clutch control the best one can?

[@mxfreaks]

1st gear is super slow so its impossible to bog it down IMO

[@JC-tn8zh]

Are those trails for dirt bike only?

[@enduroisland4202]

Sick ride!🤘

[@fastzx6r787]

Would u recommend this or a plain yz250 ?

[@leroy3303]

Hey I am looking for a used bike that I can use for motocross and tight trails any recommendations?

[@digbrowndirt]

My advice is get 2 bikes😉 300 xc for trail and kx450 for track

[@RealRooster51]

leroy ? Ktm 250 sx two stroke, you can lug it on the trails and hammer down on the track

[@leroy3303]

@@RealRooster51 one problem my dad is one of the 2 stroke haters all he talks about is it costing 10 times more for maintenance and they have no low end I dont agree with him but he probably thinks that because the only 2 stroke he have ridden is a 1984 yz250.

[@mxfreaks]

@@RealRooster51stock 250sx is literally the worst woods bike unless you do alot of mods especially for anyone under a pro level

[@mxfreaks]

This bike is about as good as you can get for both but you just have to firm up the compression before mx and soften it back up before woods or the ktm 250sxf or xcf is almost better cause you can adjust the air pressure in the forks not just the compression/ rebound which makes it alot more versatile.

[@sowieso369]

beautiful bike and beautiful tracks u have there :) greetings from germany!

[@2wheels327]

Looks like a fun trail!!

[@thomasanderson7164]

Have you considered trying the yz 250x?

[@austincoker9784]

He has several review videos from a couples years ago about the X. Check them out, it's an amazing bike.

[@NATIPITCHH]

Always motivated buy your Sunday’s video’s 🙌 💙🏍

[@ezbeemer]

Nice flowing terrain.

[@fredbunkley5604]

Kyle, Tubliss or mousse on the YZ250? Also, have you ever raced? Looks like you'd be good at it and it would seriously promote DBC!

[@BackcountryLife]

Tubliss if you want more flexibility on air pressure. Mousse it you want the most indestructible.

[@chegleman]

I just bought a new 2020 250fx and took it on my first ride. Almost every time I stopped with the group and had the clutch pulled in in first gear the bike would shut off. Any ideas?

[@WestCoastWildCampers]

Clutch cable might need adjusted

[@tieoneon1614]

Surprised not many people have mentioned this, but factory quirk of this bike is that the clutch drags OEM, it gets less when the oil is warm but always there no matter how u adjust the clutch. With oil cold, in gear clutch pulled in it will not roll. Starting in gear is tougher also. Look it up on the forums. The people who it bothered more, said if u remove the clutch plates and soak them in oil over night it fixes it. I just learned to start mine in neutral, if in gear it was harder on the battery.

[@chrisw7642]

Tie One On Interesting! I wondered why I was having difficulty rolling my new-to-me 2018 WR250F. I couldn’t figure out why it won’t roll with the clutch lever in. I assumed maybe I was incorrectly assuming something about how motorcycle transmissions work (this is my first bike) vs how a manual car transmission works. Nonetheless, a Rekluse is on the way.

[@tieoneon1614]

@@chrisw7642 interesting to hear it was on the WR's too.

[@evr-mr3cp]

Looks like a fun trail! Bike is annoyingly loud, needs an FMF Q, otherwise seems like an overall great bike.

[@waynepettitt2000]

2 questions. 1. Does it not take you a while to get used to one bike? Everytime you ride you are on a different machine. I recently changed from a Husqvarna FE350 onto a KTM 350 6 days, very similar bikes but it took 4 or 5 rides to get used to it. Also 2 stroke to 4 stroke, so different! 2. Would you ever do a back to back timed section comparing the KTM or Beta versus the Yamaha, could be interesting?

[@terrywilson1362]

Kyle will always pick the KTM over Yamaha, he has already done it in previous video's, I don't think he has actually tried the FX on techy stuff, it's a 4stroke so he just assumes it won't be good, that's just me though

[@kenny_utah]

Its great to see a video of some single track on the yami. #leaveasingletrack

[@keatonm2657]

Can any fellow Utahns tell me where this trail is?

[@jeffwalsh4841]

What ECU map(s) are you using, stock or something else?

[@mattallen9406]

Jeff Walsh i can't remember exactly but in his yz250fx podcast he explains which ones he uses. one is stock and the other one is downloaded.

[@jeffwalsh4841]

@@mattallen9406 thanks I'll check out the podcast

[@exduroph]

What I wish is a boots only🙂 Im riding a Yamaha Xtz 125

[@ricky_bigelow8074]

I know it won’t happen but I would love to win the yz250fx

[@TeezleySPT]

Would love to see this bike against the new updated crf250rx

[@Deliriousconstituent]

Yamaha is more reliable than ktm too

[@jaybray4901]

I wish Yamaha suspension would fit my 18 ktm xcw 300

[@scrambled1213]

Jay bray You can have KYB cartridge inserts put in by Protune.

[@antoncloete4714]

It's not just the suspension. It's the way the bike feels overaĺl also.they sure did something right with that rearward slanted engin. I sold my ktm 350 few weeks ago to try a 2015 fx and I am so much more confident on the yz.dont under stand it but it handles so much better for me. For what it's worth

[@jaybray4901]

@@scrambled1213 Good to know. I love this xcw 300 for single track so far but the suspension compared to my Yamaha's is terrible.

[@scrambled1213]

Jay bray Never been on a Yamaha, however it is my first year on an XC-W with explore forks and PDS. Definitely has a different feel to it. First few rides I was lot liking it at all. Now starting to grow on me for first to third gear type of riding. However I have Dal Soggio XP1 kit on order for the forks.

[@Tunerfreak99]

You should try a honda CRF250RX as your next bike id love to see you try team Red

[@knolysjohnson7244]

Looks like the Yamaha does a good job in the mountains ;) #blucru

[@betobeto7903]

with all due respect not sure you are doing an honest review when you have a promotion on making a profit selling your items with the giveaway drawing, after all, who would want to enter the drawing when the bike does not perform the way you would like it.