First Ride on New KX250F

First Ride on my new 2021 Kawasaki KX250F. Really enjoy the bike a lot. Good power and great handling. The motor really shines up top. The bike feels stable everywhere but the forks are too stiff. Gonna put a softer spring rate in there and it will be perfect. Using the white aggressive coupler in this vid and power delivery is excellent. The bike is very slim/narrow and seems good for smaller riders. I prefer the width and big feel of my YZ250F more. Hope y'all enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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Bike in Video:
2021 Kawasaki KX250F
Location:
Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia

[@ItsTy18]

That track is so sick

[@DerekHallman]

love this track!

[@nicaalina9569]

​@@DerekHallman c🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@0hhPreshha]

Where is it?

[@brendoncox310]

@@DerekHallman where is it at?

[@MADMAXEE]

Yea

[@kkiely66]

I like the third person jump shots. Rippin as always dude

[@DerekHallman]

I'll try to get more of those Thanks brotha

[@Bugzy-ps3kg]

what. a. sexy. bike. Also congrats on the recovery from you're ribs, glad to see that ur okay and doing well. You're a big inspiration of mine and half the reason I started riding. Thanks for uploading today, I know it isnt easy doing a full day of motor cross, that shit aint easy. Take it easy when ur ridin' out there. I don't want another hospital vid.

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you for the kind words man I appreciate it a lot!

[@Bugzy-ps3kg]

@@DerekHallman Yeah, all good, I like to make ytbers feel good about what they do. I, myself, ride a Rm85 2 stroke (small wheel), that thing RIPPS!!! Looks like you enjoyed the ride on the kx man. Keep up the good work, you're going places.

[@HemlockHellRaiser]

@@DerekHallmanare those renthal bars stock

[@joshnewman1265]

Im a 2 stroke guy but ive been pondering getting a second bike and I love these kxs man

[@dnickens20115]

Dude that bike sounds great looks like you're doing good on it..heck yeah !👍😁

[@crochead7756]

That’s so sick, those 2021 KX250’s look so nice all green with the large KX sticker, I’ve got a 2013 KX250f and I love it so much, I wonder how much of a difference there is between them🤔. Great videos as always man, love watching❤

[@dnickens20115]

I was wondering about the differences also I've got a KX 250F 17 model and it rips I just love it.

[@crochead7756]

@@dnickens20115 that’s sick, I’d love to be able to just get like 3 different KX250f’s with like 5 years between them and just ride them back to back, like say a 2013, 2018 and a 2023 or something, just to see how much difference there is and how noticeable it is

[@NotAllAloneAgain]

your my inspiration to do motocross! I got the idea from you. and i wanna thank you for that. thank you so much! and keep up the good content!

[@DerekHallman]

That's awesome hope you enjoy riding!

[@nick_moto_5500]

Man I don’t know how you do the things you do with such stezz hope your having a great 2023 so far

[@DerekHallman]

2023 is great so far man hope yours is too!

[@nick_moto_5500]

@@DerekHallman yes sir I just cleared the biggest jump I’ve ever done about 40 to 50 feet

[@Randy_Cox]

Great bike. I have a 22 X model and it just rewards you the harder you push. I am not a good enough rider to keep it up on the 14,000 rpm end, but if you can keep it wound up she sings a song!!

[@COWASOGGY]

Bro that thing looks sweet. My next ride for sure. Excellent riding by the way! I love the camera angles 🤘

[@Samcooper214]

The person who filmed those 3rd person shots needs a pay raise

[@DerekHallman]

I think we can bump up your $0 per hour 😂

[@Samcooper214]

@@DerekHallman sounds good to me

[@DerekHallman]

@@Samcooper214 we gotta get clips of both of us next time too

[@scottymcg559]

Thanks for the awesome review. I was trying to decide between a KX 250f and a YZ 250f the KX being $1000 cheaper and you just helped me make a decision and from what I understand the 2023 KX motor is even a little stronger through out.👍🏻

[@LegalViewBot]

I have a 23 KX250 and absolutely love it. 100% recommend!

[@DerekHallman]

The KX250f motor is great, power felt good everywhere. It has more top end than the YZ250f, but the YZ has way more midrange grunt. I prefer the wide feeling of my YZ but this narrow KX feels light and easy to move around. Either bike you will be happy with :)

[@riskyavb9919]

I have a 23 Kx 250 great top end bottom end is little weak. Was told from watching the reviews on KZbin to switch to a 51 tooth sprocket to help bottom end out. I ordered one just need to put it on see if it helps.

[@LegalViewBot]

@@riskyavb9919 Did you put the aggressive map on? That's definitely helps and makes the bottom more exciting

[@riskyavb9919]

Yea I did, was a little better, I ended up trading it in for a 23 450! And love it 450 Has so much torque just a super fun bike to ride power on tap.

[@Auden115]

i’ve noticed you’ve been getting faster over the years but man you can really tell in this video

[@DerekHallman]

hey thanks dude!

[@ShiftGearsMoto]

Such a sick shot at 1:26. You looked comfortable right away on it. Do you think more top end than the YZ250F?

[@DerekHallman]

The KX has more top end power than YZ absolutely but I rode the YZ250F this weekend and the YZ midrange blows away the KX.

[@mason3851]

I have a 22 yz250f and I’ve ridden my friends kx250 and the internal gearing on the yz feels sooo much shorter than the kx and I think that’s why it doesn’t have that much top end. Like coming in a corner on the kx I’d be in first and the yz I’d be almost redlining 2nd

[@landancaldwell]

Lovin the vids bro🤙

[@DerekHallman]

Thanks Landan!

[@josefschool7162]

thanks for the content I always love it, I can't wait for your next video, but here's an idea, free ride on mountain tops

[@LinuxShortsidk]

I remember when you were scared to hit jumps. Now theres nothing, good job

[@JamesM-T]

please upload more, i get bored whenever there are no more vids to watch❤

[@cooperdunne9508]

Love the new camera work

[@DerekHallman]

More third person shots in the vids?

[@AidenStrayer]

Great video man! Love the bike and content keep it up!

[@DerekHallman]

Thank you Aiden!

[@freetaylor72]

Dude I love the kawasaki 250, I want one so bad! Gotta sell something first, but I do see one in the near future

[@DerekHallman]

They are really good bikes! Have you rode one of these new gen KX250s?

[@freetaylor72]

@@DerekHallman actually no I haven't, last year I was waiting for the 23 kx 250x to hit the bike shop, I waited like 5 months, and when they actually got one in I went to buy it but the dam thing was so tall I couldn't touch the ground, even tippy toed! Pissed me off cause I really wanted the bike. I thought that I'd be riding trails and single track and that the seat hight would be to much to overcome so I selltled on a 23 beta 200rr. Seat hight is like 36.5" on the beta, I still wish that I would've got the kawasaki.... I spent more money on the beta, and though I like the beta, but the kx 250x is what I wanted. I'll progress this year on my riding and sell my 2001 ktm 200 and pull the trigger on the green!

[@maddexmckey1093]

Awesome video love watching you ride

[@DerekHallman]

thank you !!

[@crazypolite]

That's a nice looking track.. looks smooth

[@DerekHallman]

smooth fast and fun

[@Austin_335]

I love that track

[@DerekHallman]

me too it's so fun

[@BrickyBalboa]

What’s you thoughts on the 250vs350, I’m looking a getting a Ktm350 in the coming year once I’ve built a new shed for it. Great video as always👌🏻

[@lamarkx2259]

Welcome to the club. Nice kx250f

[@DerekHallman]

thanks dude!

[@_WatsoBrii94_]

If you ever get the chance def would love to see ya rip one of these three Rm250 (because I ride one lol) Any of the newer 300smokers whether Sx or tx 👌🏾👌🏾 dope vlog tho bruh

[@DerekHallman]

I'd love to get my hands on any of those bikes haha! What year is your RM?

[@mavry3094]

Love your videos❤🔥

[@DerekHallman]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@LegalViewBot]

The green machine!

[@harrysundy]

Kawasaki on top

[@tonyisvirtual3182]

Cool bike! I might one day soon get a KX 250f. I am just about 14 years old, and I'm around 5,9. Would I be better off with a YZ or KX because I don't want to much power, and a good suspension. Also how long do these 4 stroke engines last if the oil is changed regularly?

[@DerekHallman]

You would be fine picking any 250f that's in good condition. 4 stroke engines can last up to 200 hours depending on how hard you ride them and how well you maintain them

[@felipeordonez7290]

i love your videos

[@CiaosRC]

We all want a Derrick hallman bike collection vid

[@Michael-yu7vm]

This is my dream bike

[@DerekHallman]

it's a sweet bike!

[@Albertalorian]

With the forks, did you happen to back off the compression, and see if that helped a bit?

[@l-xll-zombie-llx1112]

Just got myself a SXF-350 if you ever get a chance you might just love it

[@DerekHallman]

Nice! What year did you get?

[@l-xll-zombie-llx1112]

@@DerekHallman 2023 got it just after Xmas

[@r28959]

Nice video do you prefer the kx250 over the yz250f? am looking to buy a 250 which do you think is the best right now

[@DerekHallman]

I definitely prefer the YZ250F for myself. They are both excellent bikes and I'd say you'll be happy with either, but they feel VERY different. The YZ feels wide and has lots of midrange grunt but not a lot of power up top. The KX feels super narrow and pulls way hard up top but cant hang with the YZ in midrange. Suspension is better stock on the YZ no doubt. KX feels light and playful. I love the sound of the YZ.

[@Th3IndianCannon]

Just fractured my collarbone on one of these bad boys, only been riding for 2 months all time and I tried a jump I had no business being on!

[@DerekHallman]

dang sorry to hear that man! I hope you're healed up by now

[@LordVaderStudios]

Hot diggity dog that thing sounds fire!

[@LaZeR1.]

Kawi power 💪

[@yonis6031]

Where do u ride? And keep the good work up

[@DerekHallman]

this is robert's track and trails in Virginia. Thank you!

[@bussin8720]

beautiful

[@nate.8043]

Good ol roberts

[@freeriiiiide]

Problem with testing dirtbikes is, dirtbikes are fun so whichever one you're on currently is the best 😂

[@DerekHallman]

Dude you're so right and every dirt bike is fun in its own way !! Was there ever a bike you rode that you just hated though??

[@logandalton1430]

A 2010 kx450 it feels really weird but I’m saying that after getting off my crf450r but I feel like the overall quality of Kawasaki wasn’t there then fr but I’m ngl I really like the look of the newer ones especially the one axell hodges rides

[@freeriiiiide]

@@DerekHallman actually now that I think about it, a newer crf250L. It's like 350 pounds and good at nothing lmao

[@n0ahmurphy]

I’m looking for a new bike, you have a ktm, Yamaha, and kawisaki…..which one is the most Comfy for you or which one do you feel checks all the boxes when it comes to turns, torque, etc.

[@DerekHallman]

YZ250F is my favorite out of them. I like the wide feel of it. Somehow it feels like my legs naturally are always squeezing it rather than having to focus on it. Thin bikes like the KX or KTM I'm constantly reminding myself to squeeze with the legs but the YZ just feels like part of my body if that makes sense. YZ has the most midrange power, which is where I mostly ride so I prefer that, but the KX has more pulling power up top. My KTM might corner the best but I didn't like the suspension until I had it revalved. YZ has best suspension, KX suspension would be great with a different spring rate. I like how the YZ feels in ruts. Both KTM and KX feel light and easy to move around.

[@SCP-Foundation-1B]

Do your ribs still hurt?

[@DerekHallman]

they hurt every once in a while yeah but very rarely

[@SCP-Foundation-1B]

@@DerekHallman damnnnnnnn

[@quadcityracing]

Do the same ride on the 2023!

[@DerekHallman]

on the 2023 KX250?

[@jamesfowler7513]

so i was wondering how tall you are because I'm wanting a new bike and idk what to get bc my 125 is a pitter now its a 4 stroke so idk

[@TraceTx3]

I love my KX250

[@DerekHallman]

Seriously great bike 👍🏻

[@TraceTx3]

@@DerekHallman if you’re ever near Memphis/north ms area hmu to ride 🤙🏼

[@jcsquared1111]

5 foot 7 vet rider, currently ride 2021 beta 250rr, ready to get my first 4 stroke. Debating which to get was leaning Husq dude to its shorter seat height, but the kawi is thin huh?

[@DerekHallman]

Are you keeping the beta250 or replacing it? Do you ride trails or moto or both? Do you like how your current beta feels? This new kawi I got its very thin. It feels light and easy to move around for sure.

[@jcsquared1111]

@@DerekHallman I like my beta a lot, ever since I put in the JD jetting kit, and the FMF Phatty and silencer it rips. Think I am keeping it, as its fully plated and there is no better feeling that whaling past a cop on a street legal 2 smoker!! Now for riding Long Island is the worst so currently 1 legal spot to ride its like a very simple loop. But praying this 14 acre MX track is opening this summer, Or hopefully I can move some place cheaper and with much better riding hahah love your vids man thanks for the spark.

[@Enzo-di1dz]

Already off the blue bike I see. Do you like the yz more or the kx more

[@DerekHallman]

Nah I still have my YZ250F. Definitely like my YZ more after riding it again this weekend.

[@Enzo-di1dz]

@@DerekHallman ok ok. ive been on yamaha my whole life. my dad always told me that kawi and suzuki are brands i wanna stay away from. Only because there very unreiliable.

[@chasecordin4904]

Do you have a microphone in your helmet? If not how do you reduce wind noise?

[@DerekHallman]

yeah I have a mic in my helmet. The mic as a "dead cat" wind cover on it.

[@mavry3094]

what do you like more,Yamaha yz250 or KX250F?

[@bostonwebb4427]

Does know one like rmz’s? I think they’re sick and look so good. The kx is nasty tho 👍

[@Tipfiveshorts]

We’re you riding nz or a different c Country

[@A.shetler72]

I’m deciding if I should get a kx250f or a yz125 both brand new for my next bike I’m on a klx230R rn

[@davidmoore_723]

I jumped from 230R to KX250. KLX is really fun but the KX is WAY more fun and kinda intimidating depending on your skills

[@imboredXD997]

Remember the broken ribs vid😮 i was suprised it was 3 ribs😢

[@DerekHallman]

😭

[@that85crackaa]

avesome

[@bth456]

Nice bike glad to hear ur doing good but we talked over telegram and I still didn’t get that hard tail mountain bike and camera 😢

[@DerekHallman]

What are you talking about?

[@bth456]

Telegram our conversation

[@bth456]

Me you on telegram I gave you 3 facts about your channel

[@DerekHallman]

@@bth456 that's not me your talking to I don't even know what Telegram is.

[@bth456]

What

[@RVENZ]

What gear you hitting the two water jumps??

[@DerekHallman]

All the jumps here can be done in 3rd no prob

[@maysxn]

are you switching from your main bike being a KTM?

[@DerekHallman]

nope still ripping the KTM!

[@haydenmazur1164]

How many bikes do u own now

[@dezmx2897]

How much did you pay for it? and did you get it used?

[@DerekHallman]

used for around 4k

[@leisacousions6643]

I swear he has another one that he used to do videos on

[@DerekHallman]

Yeah I used to have a 2020 KX250F a few years ago.

[@TrickRacing]

Yz250f=king

[@leisacousions6643]

The tracks in the description

[@MMKnight_1]

Didn't you have a kx250f a while ago?

[@DerekHallman]

Yeah I had a 2020 kx250f back in 2019-2020. This 2021 model I just got is a totally different bike it's really good 👍🏻

[@sandman6971]

Top dog

[@Eightpointoutdoors2023]

Where did you film this at?

[@DerekHallman]

this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

[@SketchyXC]

I wonder how much softer the "X" versions forks are

[@DerekHallman]

even overjumping doubles I had 2.5 inches of fork travel unused and I weigh like 175 without gear. I wonder if the X version have softer spring rates or just different valving 🤔

[@SketchyXC]

@@DerekHallman if your Yamaha forks fit on the kawi that would be an interesting vid

[@davidmoore_723]

Not much. On the '23 models the X front springs are .47 and the moto is .49, there ain't much difference in the bikes besides kickstand and rear wheel size.

[@Cookie-jc7sr]

how much is that bike?

[@The.FROST570]

Where do you guys ride at?

[@DerekHallman]

this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

[@fury1212]

I want to try that rack so badly with my dad

[@juliandebenedetti4330]

the escape is stock?

[@DerekHallman]

yes

[@OnlyCarnage]

👍👍👍💪

[@codyschakelaar5386]

Where is the ktm 150 gone?

[@DerekHallman]

still ripping the KTM 150!

[@fury1212]

Can I ask where is this track

[@leisacousions6643]

It sais it in the description: Roberts track and trails in Virginia

[@davidray4128]

Better than the KTM 150?

[@DerekHallman]

They are different. The 150 takes a lot of work to ride it well and fast. The 250f feels way easier to go faster on.

[@Mxmotocross228]

Hello

[@DerekHallman]

hello

[@Mxmotocross228]

Where do you ride at??

[@ItsTy18]

It is in the description

[@ItsTy18]

It’s roberts tracks and trails in Virginia

[@musicalmutiny]

Looks like a smooth ride, can't wait to try out the new KX250F myself!

[@DerekHallman]

great bike!

[@MadHasher710]

what is the name of this track

[@DerekHallman]

robert's track and trails

[@tylerconner6068]

KX250 or the 250R

[@DerekHallman]

KX250F or CRF250R?

[@joeyponomarev9883]

Track location??

[@DerekHallman]

Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia

[@Dirtbikecentral-vi3nw]

You just bought a new 250

[@DerekHallman]

Yeah I still have my YZ250F

[@kirill_pireev]

🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@Astrogamezz]

Noooo keep the KTM 2 stroke!! Please

[@DerekHallman]

still ripping the ktm 2 stroke no worries!

[@JavierWarren-q8d]

Martinez Elizabeth Garcia Karen Lopez Maria

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Anderson Scott Taylor Daniel Garcia Betty

[@ElsieDixon-o2e]

White Frank Harris Paul Martinez Melissa

[@sandrafordres2471]

Martin Michelle Robinson Kenneth Robinson Cynthia

[@Marvelousgamer58]

Traack?

[@DerekHallman]

this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

[@EdmundDwight-i8o]

Lopez Amy Lewis Paul Rodriguez Shirley

[@HelenaCrawford-q6f]

Walker Amy White William Moore Cynthia

[@wheeliegames]

Check Wheelie King 6, its free mobile game! best one if you want to play kawasaki kx

[@DonnyBerger]

Its a Kawi, it will break down soon enough!

[@DerekHallman]

hopefully not 😂

[@wolfrathole254]

Should of got the 450 way faster

[@GageMcMaster15]

We’re is this track at?

[@DerekHallman]

this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

[@racestripe8832]

Where is this track?

[@DerekHallman]

this is robert's track and trails in Virginia