First Ride on 2022 Yamaha YZ250F

This is my first test ride of the 2022 Yamaha YZ250F... WOW this bike exceeded my expectations. It had ample and usable power all throughout the rev range, the motor revved up quickly, the suspension worked like a dream in stock form (I weigh 180+lbs), it handled corners well, brakes worked great, clutch was good, e-start is awesome, and it sounds incredible. It BARKS!! Honestly, I think it is the best stock motocross bike I've ever ridden. Hope you enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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Bike in Video:
2022 Yamaha YZ250F
Location:
Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia

[@SinisterS1K]

Let’s gooooooo 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 PS. Super glad you enjoyed the bike man, it was a pleasure as always! Note to self: Stop letting Derek ride your bikes so you don't feel so slow 😂 Lmao you were ripping it man can't wait to see the pics when you go get one 😂

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks again for letting me spin a few laps on it Tony! My wife isn't happy with you though because I came home talking about spending lots of money 😂

[@SinisterS1K]

@@DerekHallman It’s fine man I’ll let you crash at my place when she kicks you out the house lmao

[@DerekHallman]

@@SinisterS1K lol!

[@cane2253]

If anyone wants to learn about Jesus Christ reply

[@TheTigerlillyxo]

@@SinisterS1K 🤣 🤣

[@mikeoconnell9019]

I love how perfect you hit the jumps and talk at the same time it’s amazing 😂

[@noahcarr5405]

He’s calm about it

[@greg6162]

Great audio setup too! Many KZbinr’s don’t realize audio equipment especially the mic makes a huge difference

[@mikeoconnell9019]

@@greg6162 yeah

[@mtb_brothers3176]

Ik aye it's satisfying

[@drakebiehl9211]

I have a 2020 yz250f and the power on that bike is insane stock. On top of it you can tune the bike from your phone to however you like and switch the modes you have set from the button on the handlebars. Best bike I have ever owned

[@tobyfuller9453]

Same I’ve put a yoshi full system on mine and just gives it that bit more power love it

[@DerekHallman]

Such great usable power on these YZ250Fs!

[@Motor-City_Ben-Diesel]

I have a 2017 crf450r andddd I’m really thinking about selling it and getting the new yz250f, everyone is raving about it

[@CarterWilliams-bo9eq]

I have the same bike and totally agree. I felt comfortable immediately on it and the suspension soaks up anything you throw at it. It's super stable even if you make a small mistake and I live the width of it. I feel like I can grip it better coming into corners than I can on my Honda. Great video though man I'd love to see you on one of your own yz's

[@DerekHallman]

It's one hell of a bike man I'd love to add one to my garage. Hopefully soon 🤞

[@stevebean3512]

Finally rode one , amazing. Never thought I'd ever say it. I'll never buy a 2 stroke again. This bike leaves you wanting nothing.

[@venturi8386]

Gaw damn you’ve improved since the last time I watched one of your vids! Keep it up bro 🤙

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you dude!

[@zook_291]

I switched from a 98 CR125R to a 19 YZ250F last year and was surprised on how fast and how well it handled compared to everyone else’s 250Fs.

[@brittanyandbrianbarnhart4893]

Got to say love how you run it and explain at same time every step of it giving the visual of the setup still alot different then on it

[@craigsteinman9807]

Everyone complains about the yzs being loud..but I love it..they sound mean like they should there badass

[@moonzy11]

Nothing sounds like a Yamaha 4T...amazing bark w those machines! Love your vids man. Buying some of your gear for my son and I. Keep up the great work!

[@DerekHallman]

They sound great for a 4T for sure! Thank you so much Chris I greatly appreciate that!

[@usagiakane]

Kawi 250 awesome too

[@Nuggies1]

i have a 2023 250 and it is a really nice bike. it takes corners really well the acceleration is really good

[@253MC]

Appreciate the comments Dereck. I'm at around the same ability and weight as you, and I'm seriously considering buying one of these! Your insight is super helpful :)

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching!

[@06baty]

I got mine last Saturday.. mid range power is awesome and the bike feels so much better than my 20 yz450f

[@DerekHallman]

such a great bike man enjoy it!

[@oman6698]

I told you man. The suspension on the new YZ250fs bone stock is amazing. That is the only thing i wish my husky had on it. Awesome video as always.

[@DerekHallman]

Seriously man, best stock suspension I've ever felt! If Yamaha made a 350 would you switch from the Husky?

[@oman6698]

@@DerekHallman i do not know. That would be a very tough decision. I think if i had not already had the husky probably. A YZ250f with a 350 motor would be hard to beat. I think i have just gotten spoiled with the Austrian bikes. Between the brembo brake, hydro clutch, and just overall attention to detail they are hard to beat.

[@venton3]

@@oman6698 your bike with my front end would be where it’s at.

[@jessemerritt8632]

Absolutely one amazing bike! What I wouldn’t give to have another bike to go riding with my buddies on!

[@DerekHallman]

get one ands go rip!

[@usmc03]

I just picked up a 2023 yesterday. Can't wait to ride it!!

[@DerekHallman]

hell yeah enjoy it brotha!

[@aidenmiller1071]

These new YZs are such good bikes I got a 2020 and absolutely love it

[@derhaddi]

HARD🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@freddybob807]

Was gonna buy a 450 but now you got me considering this 250. It looks like it has more than enough power for me. Nice video.

[@DerekHallman]

Unless you are and A class racer fully maxing out the power of a 250f, I don't think anyone NEEDS a 450. This YZ250F has plenty of power for all situations. Probably the perfect engine package in my opinion.

[@freddybob807]

@@DerekHallman Wow thanks bro, you've sold me. I'll go the 250f route then. Now for the next big question. Crf or YZ? I was originally going with the crf but you might have influenced a change to YZ.

[@humble9828]

@@freddybob807 I would go with the YZ, I have tried both, the crf corners very well compared to the YZ but the frame is pretty stiff and that makes you feel all the bumps on the track which i personally don't like. but the yz is just great, but go try both if you can. :)

[@dnickens20115]

Man that was amazing!!...That Yamaha was ripping dude..i might have to give up my kawi for one👍😁🔥🔥🔥

[@DerekHallman]

Yeah Davey the Yamaha is so smooth and powerful! I definitely recommend trying one

[@King2Stone]

That thing sounds freaking great.

[@DerekHallman]

love the sound!

[@pakoymotovlogs9382]

Lovin it mate 💞💞💞💪

[@ambercroft9772]

im getting a dirt bike soon for my birth day and im super excited and i have found some pretty cool spots to ride it around :) i love dirt bikes they are so cool and so much fun to ride i used to have a super fast one but my sister and dad broke it trying to ride it but now im getting a new one :)) i love love your vids they are so cool and awesome :))

[@DawsonBradbury]

Cmon Derek, you aren’t helping me at all here. I’ve been eyeing one of these for years now and you’re making me want one badly.

[@DerekHallman]

lol! trust me... after riding this yz, I really want one too 😆

[@tomatoknuckles]

Holy shit that thing barks, that induction noise is crazy.. Looks fast as f**k for a 250. I want one 😄

[@DerekHallman]

BARKS man! Great power and cool sound. Get one 😁

[@tigerstrike2619]

Nice riding you killed it on that new bike

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks dude!

[@savannah_grace35]

"oh my god I'm having to much fun on this thing"😂

[@Alijussinniemi]

Thinking about getting yzf 250

[@danikstebakov3652]

My brother went dirtbiking, and had a 250f 2007 and it was the fastest bike there by far and they had 450s

[@cultmountain4591]

Hey man love your videos all the way from Australia. My question is do you prefer the 22 ktm 250 you rode not long ago in your video or this yz250f?

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks for watching bro! I prefer this 22 YZ250F over the 22 KTM250SXF

[@strongparrot9126]

finally something better than KTM

[@AdamGbl95]

Go blue 🤙😁 Seems so underrated.

[@FuturePerfectContinuous]

this looks like a lot of fun

[@DirtRider8]

Just got a 250cc Yamaha yet to ride it tomorrow first ride from 150cc to 250cc

[@moto_madness8104]

I was wondering if you could do a video on a TC 250

[@humble9828]

He has a older video where he tries the TC 250

[@Meatzabros]

Looks pretty fresh Even dirty it’s not bad I enjoyed this video 🔥👍

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you for watching dude 😁

[@ZmanAdventurez88]

That sounds awesome

[@DerekHallman]

I really liked the sound of it too. Pretty good for a 4 stroke.

[@taylorshytle]

You were railing those turns. I was impressed!!! It seemed faster than you hit them with your KTM.

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Taylor I definitely felt comfortable on it right away!

[@thunderlipsbrother1411]

so did you like it more then your KTM? 😂😂😂

[@antoniofehr7312]

Finally you riding a yamaha 👊✊

[@Jordan348_MX]

Love the bike! I just ordered the 2024, from what I read it sounds like it's gonna be the best 250 yet, giving KTM a run for it's money.

[@DerekHallman]

Hell yeah! Did you get the blue one or the anniversary edition?

[@Jordan348_MX]

Got the blue! The classic has the black wheels so now I'm torn between the two. @@DerekHallman

[@alyshaviliamu1795]

Q you got to love the Yamaha and Kawasaki

[@DaCodesMan]

Can't beat the torque of the Yami

[@DerekHallman]

great smooth usable torque too!

[@joeripken1082]

Awesome vid 🔥 bike looked good, you looked good. Track looked questionable but it was a great vid none the less ✊

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Joe!

[@SkinnySkinch]

You're fast bro damn!

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks man! Only on this track though lol 😅

[@brettkenney6464]

Love ur videos btw bro!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you Brett!

[@dcfl2147]

That thing seems fast af.

[@NVZ249]

Sick bike man

[@DerekHallman]

🤘🏻

[@braydenmcclain5123]

Awesome bike just wondering where those trails are

[@tristonmarcellus9868]

Where’s this track?

[@levipanchyshyn2220]

I’m case your still wondering, it’s Roberts track and trail in Virginia

[@vdubz757]

Finally got another bike Robert’s to my local spot hopefully I’ll see you out there one time!

[@DerekHallman]

sweet dude what did you pick up? I'll be out there in a few weeks probably

[@vdubz757]

@@DerekHallman sorry man I just saw this and a 2001 cr250!

[@s277garage6]

I have a ttr 230, and a yz250f is such a massive step I think I would need to go to a ktm 200 2 stroke before a 250 4 stroke 😂

[@mxoudi]

She BARKS

[@johnquinn6764]

Had the 2016 model , best 4 stroke I’ve ridden , suspension is top notch

[@DerekHallman]

Agreed!

[@gustavomurguia643]

TEST THE YZ125 PLEASE!!!

[@Makta972]

So fucking sick. The footage is so clean too. I"m a noob looking for a first bike and it was the Husqvarna 350 or the yzf250. I think I will go the yam route !

[@DerekHallman]

Man this yz250f was so good I highly recommend it.

[@landancaldwell]

Man it would be awesome to have this bike!

[@DerekHallman]

agreed!

[@landancaldwell]

@@DerekHallman would you buy me onr

[@Andres1986]

What a nice place to ride a motorcycle! where is? greetings from Argentina!

[@florida-man2239]

Hey dude love your videos, where is this track located? looks like a great place to ride

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks man! This is Robert's Track and Trails in Gloucester, VA

[@freeriiiiide]

You should compare your lap times between your 150 and a 250f 🧐

[@DerekHallman]

That would be a fun idea! How do you record a lap time accurately though? Stopwatch app on a phone wont be very precise but it would work.

[@freeriiiiide]

@@DerekHallman ive been looking for gps lap tracker things, but another way to do it would to actually use your footage. Just measure the time during editing.

[@connorallen5150]

@@DerekHallman just use your editing software!

[@skul1y15yt5]

What’s the name of this track and where is it it’s so smooth and nice

[@legoplayzclash5436]

My dad has one of those but it’s a 450FX

[@TheTigerlillyxo]

Hi Derek I love your video pls reply to this it will make my day. What is your favorite dirtbike? Have a great day!

[@DerekHallman]

Hi Wayne thanks for the nice comment. I don't know if I have just one favorite dirt bike. I like many for different reasons. Hope you have a great day also!

[@eastonhackenberg1165]

No need to brag but we just got a new 2022 klx 110 with clutch

[@griffinvanderstuyf7924]

I’m in the market for a new bike and I was gonna go either 2022 yz 250f or Crf250 after this tho I’m sold

[@medude9091]

dude what track is that it looks fun

[@pauljimma6897]

Compared to the ktm 250f you rode does this thing have more engine braking?

[@DerekHallman]

I'm not sure if I remember how the engine braking on the 250sxf felt. The YZ250f had significant engine braking though.

[@pauljimma6897]

@@DerekHallman Thanks for the info!

[@cfoley462]

You have to try the new kawi 250’s before you pull the trigger on the Yamaha

[@DerekHallman]

I'd love to try one of the new 2021+ e-start ones for sure. I liked my 2020 KX250f but this Yami was definitely better.

[@NiklasRuud]

I’ve two of these blue beauties 😊

[@DerekHallman]

nice 🙂

[@issjay5409]

Im waiting for the 2023 😅

[@chrisvozza6530]

Dam seems like there's power all through the rev range even up top.I wonder what map he's on

[@DerekHallman]

Loads of power for a 250f! Really surprised me how great it was. Not sure what map it was on.

[@xChewcrackax]

looks like you like that bike a lot better than the 125x

[@DerekHallman]

This bike was amazing dude. You still riding?

[@xChewcrackax]

@@DerekHallman yessir, ill be back this summer.

[@SuperTexasBlues]

where is this track? it looks like a LOT of fun!

[@DerekHallman]

its a ton of fun! It's called Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia.

[@kwahfn]

I'm thinking of buying

[@DerekHallman]

Don't think, just buy.

[@kwahfn]

@@DerekHallman alright thanks, I found a Yamaha on Bikesales with a all yellow livery and I’ll probably try buy it

[@peterdingley5321]

Send'er 🤙

[@DerekHallman]

THEE MOST SEND

[@fiercesaturn156_4]

Would you say that the 250f is a good beginner bike

[@DerekHallman]

Yup a perfect beginner bike

[@tate.3]

where is that track your riding at also im thinking abt getting a yz250f

[@DerekHallman]

Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia

[@Swampdonkey104]

Can’t decide if I want a yz250 or a yz250f.. what do you think Derek?

[@DerekHallman]

2 strokes are more exciting 🤠

[@logancarlo5]

What do you prefer or think better 2 stroke or 4 stroke?

[@DerekHallman]

yes

[@6yco]

Would you say this or the CRF250R is better? I'm looking to get my first dirt bike and don't know which is better.

[@DerekHallman]

I prefer the YZ250F definitely

[@worscohli]

He said its gonna need air filter afterwards... how often are you gonna have to replace those??

[@DerekHallman]

I clean my air filter after every ride

[@calebvance4540]

Where is that track

[@Korahjayde211]

Derek what’s been your top few bikes lately to ride. Lol you have rode a lot last few years!

[@DerekHallman]

I've rode a couple yeah! I'd say my favorites are my 2019 KTM 150 SX, this 2022 Yamaha YZ250F, and a 2003 Honda CR250R I rode last summer. I really enjoyed my friend Cody's 2021 CRF250R but now that I've rode this YZ I think I'd choose that if I were to get a 250F. You still riding your 18 KTM 250 SX?

[@Korahjayde211]

No I sold it. Deployed and Going to get another bike. I love 2 stroke but think I am going to get a new Honda in july

[@brettkenney6464]

Derek I had a 2003 Honda crf450 im 5'9 and close to the same weight as you prob a lil less. I've been riding forever but haven't ridden in a lil bit, looking to get back into it. I think the 2 stroke 250 beats you up to much so if prob go for the 4 stroke. What are you thoughts on the kx250f vs the yz250f I sat on both but haven't ridden either the kx felt more nimble. I'm just concerned if I bought a 250 in a month I'm gonna wish I went with the 450. So if you had to choose yz250 2 stroke, yz250f , kx250f, crf250f, or straight to the 450?

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Haha "it was". Those Yamaha's are sick. Probably the best 250 on the market right now. I flooded my 2016 with the airbox on the front because of the intake. Not a great design for big puddles.

[@DerekHallman]

Is that the reason you got rid of your 16 WR? Did you like that bike overall?

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

@@DerekHallman main reason was I wanted a 2 stroke. Even after mods, ECU maps, etc., the WR wasn't the bike for me. Good bike, but not for technical enduro.

[@adityaw0933]

Hey I’m getting a new dirt bike this is gonna be my first race bike do you recommend it

[@DerekHallman]

Yes

[@moto4life287]

U should hit up Braydon price and go ride with him(he rides a KTM 250 XC)

[@danharkins8581]

Your 150 or the yami in the woods, what ya choosin

[@DerekHallman]

Tough choice because I really like how light the 150 is. It's easy to flick around in tight woods. The smooth torque of the yz250f would be really useful though. I'd probably pick my 150 in the trails.

[@bradcarpenter5037]

Where is this track?

[@isaac.757]

is that roberts track and trails?

[@DerekHallman]

yes

[@isaac.757]

@@DerekHallman thats my local track im in gloucester

[@codmw2man1]

Thinking about selling my 22’ kx450f for one of these…that yz sounds mean! Is it really loud?

[@DerekHallman]

It's such a good bike man I wish I had the spare cash to get one. It was pretty loud yeah

[@bernsantos4737]

How do you compare this to you’re old 2020 kx250

[@DerekHallman]

I like it a lot more than my old kx250f. Suspension was better and the YZ motor had way more torque. I think the old KX might have had more top end power though.

[@bernsantos4737]

@@DerekHallman thanks for your input bro

[@cameron_mace]

where is this track

[@DerekHallman]

Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia

[@sad_for_life6798]

If there yo brother tag them

[@greg6162]

I’m 6’3 200/lbs… too small for me?

[@DerekHallman]

Nah I don't think so. I'm 6'3 and 185lbs and absolutely loved this bike.

[@deadjoey77]

i really need to switch to fuel injection. bike is fine now but fuck carbs.

[@zilibre5134]

hello! i was just wondering is there any site where i could just bike the graphics that you have on youre 150?

[@DerekHallman]

www.rivalinkdesignco.com

[@zilibre5134]

@@DerekHallman but there isnt one just like youre graphics

[@DerekHallman]

@@zilibre5134 here is the link to my exact kit (KTM Forgotten Kit), but I customized the colors and chose not to get numbers 😁 www.rivalinkdesignco.com/product/ktm-forgotten-kit/

[@zilibre5134]

@@DerekHallman thank you

[@adrianhernandez8131]

I wanna get one but I’m a small guy sooo idk:D

[@karysashair4728]

Roberts?!

[@DerekHallman]

Yeah!

[@karysashair4728]

Damn i love that place, just went from a 06 wr450 to a 22 yz250f and im tryin go there soon!

[@KemalDirican-f2o]

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[@ethankitchen]

come on get a yz 250f or yz250

[@beatsbydrock]

buddy getting a new filter after three hours? bruh wtfff???