KTM Going Bankrupt & New Yamaha Hard Enduro 2 Stroke

[@AaronsEnduro]

Would you sell your KTM &/or other enduro bike to buy a new 300 2 stroke enduro Yahama if they come out with one? P.S. While You're Here You Might As Well Check Out An Episode Of Hard Enduro: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i16WdZuOqqt0kJI

[@mikeconnor2102]

Sherco is by far the best bike you can purchase

[@AaronsEnduro]

What’s your reasoning for that?

[@mikeconnor2102]

@@AaronsEnduro Brembo, kyb, Best engine for low end torque, first bikes with electronic power valve (and the best calibrated PV) and carburetor.Electric start (must have for hard enduro if we're being honest)

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

​​@@mikeconnor2102 CR KX Rm are still the best 😂

[@nonoantonio98]

I sold my 2019 Husky 250i after 38 hours of riding and went back to my 2015 yz250 and havent ever considered buying one of those orang/white/red bikes again. The husky lacked quality in a lot of areas such as a bolt that was nearly stripped from the factory, the bike was difficult to work on and didnt even come standard with a metal case cover or even a plastic disc guard. the bikes oil tank let dirt inside after short ammounts of riding. If yamaha builds a bike I will buy it. I have been back to ktm dealers in the last years with hopes of the perfect bike emerging but the design of the throttle body rubber boots and locations of sensors etc. makes me avoid them, its a real shame because the chassis of the husky was so good and ridabiltity was perfect, but it just didnt run right and I was sure after long enough that bike would leave me stranded somewhere, Its the first bike in my life I have ever sold from being totally disapointed and unhappy with a prooduct, the loss of money I still feel to this day lmao

[@andrewreebel6418]

If Yamaha can release an enduro line up with a 350 fourstroke and 300 twostroke it'll be game over.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I couldn’t agree more!! Very exciting future for Yamaha if so!

[@Rubes383-o4i]

And a 500 4-stroke

[@jimmyharris135]

look up fanatic ex 300

[@seuvagem1950]

​@@jimmyharris135LOL automatic correction? Fantic*

[@Sustrii]

yamaha releasing anything new with quality is a dream, they will not do it, they only care about selling junk like the mt platform and that abomination that are the cp 2 and 3. the only innovation they know is the "bold new graphics"

[@Harley-k6h]

KTM has made dirtbikes not affordable. At least Yamaha is still a great buy for the money!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Yamaha has great value for your money!

[@MrBackflip500]

KTM comes Ready to Race and racing is expensive. I think Yamaha would be a great competitor but they have a long way ahead off them.

[@Warrensdeciple]

@@MrBackflip500agreed !

[@BradBrother]

Exactly. Been riding KTM for 10 years but last year '23 Sherco was discounted to $8,500 then right next to it was KTM for $12,000. LOVE the Sherco and $3,500 in my pocket is cherry on top. Dont see hopping back on a KTM anytime soon- but you never know.

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

My son got a Sherco 250 SE 2 stroke. After riding it, I am very impressed with how well it works and torquey the motor is fir av250. Better than orange I felt like.​@@BradBrother

[@RockstarGroyper]

We need Suzuki to come back too, their 2 strokes are INCREDIBLE

[@timothyhackett7372]

yeah bro the old school Rm's are Peak two smokers

[@earlskie2u]

and honda smokers hopefully

[@Samson-ej5sp]

I got an 04 and oh yea is wicked

[@jermz8273]

Morgan from Highland Cycles just received a Fantic XE 300 a few days ago. Think he’s letting his sons ride it this weekend to test, since his broken hand is still healing. He’s got 4 or 5 videos on his KZbin channel if you’re interested.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Ive already watched them all 😆

[@ethansnyder6822]

Yep and he did the KTM xcw vs the fantic 300 and his comments are clear. The KTM is better. Smoother motor and better suspension for hard Enduro. You can't beat KTM if you can afford it. I cannot afford it but I'm saving.

[@chrismarookian1523]

Why wouldn’t Beta move into that spot? Yamaha isn’t coming out with a 300. Beta will move to the top spot. They already have the bikes

[@AaronsEnduro]

Short term, yea i see beta taking the W, but i think if yamaha comes out with an affordable 300 2t and a 350 4t its game over

[@chrismarookian1523]

@@AaronsEnduroI just don’t see them capitalizing on it. Would love to have a cheaper alternative to the beta and ktm but I bet they’ll charge big bucks for it. I am excited about the fantic but a lot of the stuff looks like an abortion on the engine. Just stuff all over it. It’s not nice and neat like ktm or beta. Time will tell. Hope you’re right and I’m wrong for my wallets sake lol.

[@multibebeelosedee]

I've been fallowing your videos since pitbike 140cc. Clad to see you still pushing your limits and progressing in this great sport ❤

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@multibebeelosedee thanks!

[@adambatchelder4121]

I don't care if it's a 250 or 300 what it needs is a true wide ratio transmission Nice low first few gears really helps out. Secondly it needs to retain the Kickstarter no matter what else some of us ride 100 miles from the truck.

[@AaronsEnduro]

True wide ratio trans is a must!

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

I agree.

[@tndeere2]

Age 58 and a life long rider I currently own both KTM & Husky. They have been excellent bikes with zero issues however,feel they have priced themselves into a hole. They make great bikes but for the average rider which is about 95% of us they are to expensive. My next purchase will be a Japanese bike

[@AaronsEnduro]

Yeah the price tag is pretty wild these days

[@KingFriday274]

Yz125x for 6200 and yz250x for 6500 recently.

[@brock12892]

Been waiting to upgrade my KDX so hopefully Yamaha can make this a reality , and you know this will ignite a fire under green and red if Yamaha can make the pivot. It would be sweet to get some new 2 smoke offerings from Japan

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thats the dream! Getting some Japanese enduro bike would be wicked!

[@2strokeme64]

Whatever you do, keep the kdx i you do get a new ride. I kick myself for ever letting my 96 kdx 200 go. I have a 24 yz 250x but I sure miss the smooth manners of the trusty old kdx

[@simonelonardi1099]

The XE300 is exactly the motorcycle they're talking about.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Its such a sick unit

[@billderych1291]

I ride an 18 te300 carb bike and love it! If or when I switch to a fuel injected bike it will be a fantic, I seen one at the 24 corduroy enduro……..love it!

[@AaronsEnduro]

@ such sick bikes

[@tylerpreston95]

The big thing here too is you can get so many parts and info. The YZ platform has been around since NAM. That is so huge

[@Xcolombox1]

I would buy a Yamaha 350 in a heartbeat. I love the 350 but I'm getting sick of KTM.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Couldn’t agree more

[@gregducati999]

same with me, I have a husy but id buy a yamaha if the made different models

[@Awrfaws]

you know why i keep going back to this channel for information about dirtbikes, well firstly hes one of the only people that posted about the apollo rfz 125. and he gives links to almost anything you need for your bike. what a guy, would love to meet sometime!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Happy to help! Appreciate you watching!

[@kingkong81icloud]

I have always gone for Yamaha I had 4 Yamaha DT125r s an a YZ 250 , I found them more reliable and nicer to ride an work on

[@ridelifenz]

If Yamaha builds a new wr300r and a Mini Tenere 500 they will dominate the current consumer dual sport and Adventure market. The big bike game is dead, people are done with 200kg plus expensive machines. First Japanese Brand to realize this will be in the money. Come on Yamaha, build the dual sport/ adv bike we all want.

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@ridelifenz fingers crossed!

[@Dashriprock4]

Fantic is already doing what you're asking for. The Minarelli 300cc engine in the Yamaha framed Fantic 300 is the bomb. Yamaha should just import some of those bikes over as a limited edition and rebrand it as a Yamaha. I mean it's basically a YZ250 that's just been cooked and made better by the Italians.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Oh trust me i know!! If i could easily get my hands on one i would!!!

[@AlucardFeeds]

I wish yamaha had the same provisions to plate their dirt bikes like ktm.

[@AaronsEnduro]

If only! We can hope for the next gen bike!

[@mikechristian4364]

Stock: Kick start only, no 300cc torque, clutch not made for hard enduro, 5 speed only. Yamaha has the money to do it but they currently don't have a bike that would be competitive, they'll need to move quickly

[@AaronsEnduro]

lets hope they have something going on behind the scenes

[@turbo4sld]

I already sold my ktm 300 to buy a yz250x last summer and it was a great decision, I have a lot more fun on the yz. It feels more powerful top end although a little less low end grunt. I honestly think more people should be considering the yz250x when they are looking at an enduro/trail bike because they are significantly cheaper, lighter weight, lots of aftermarket options that are relatively inexpensive. With a counter sprocket and the proper jetting it becomes a sweet trail bike even for the rough stuff. I am really tempted to get the gytr flywheel to see if it makes it even better. And for those worried about electric start, there are kits available as well as more being developed currently. I personally dont think it is NECESSARY because the yz starts so easy. Its almost always first kick for me.

[@AaronsEnduro]

For most trail riding and enduro the 250x is a great machine!

[@aaronputnam7513]

I think Yamaha’s collaboration with Fantic of Italy will bring some of the right advances for Yamaha

[@AaronsEnduro]

I would hope so and think the same!

[@gumpycognac4505]

I honestly think it’s an R&D test project for Yamaha 💙💙

[@richardalvarez6768]

I love my 2023 Husqvarna TX300, I’m never getting rid of it . The TBI motor is amazing! I bought it new OTD for $9,500 here in Southern California. The deals are there , you just have to look for them .

[@AaronsEnduro]

Sounds like a great deal you got there!

[@nils0n239]

im so used to the ktm chassie that i don't think i will switch to yamaha unless they get electric start and all the goodies that ktm has

[@AaronsEnduro]

Guess time will tell!

[@windsofchangehome274]

Fix the seat height on the YZ along with a counter balanced engine. Electric start and kickstarter for backup. Oh and toss the carb as well.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I hear you on that!

[@billscott1601]

Yamaha better put an electric start and 6 gears on any new 2 stroke Hard Enduro bike. Their current 250, 2 stroke is from the Stone Age.

[@AaronsEnduro]

GYTR is on it! If they can nail e start and a 6 speed Yamaha is the new king

[@CraigSteinman-zt3vu]

Stone age? The yz250 is the go too 2 strokes on any mx track..e start is the only thing the 250x lacks..the x is meant to be mx/Enduro weapon ..a 6 speed 250 on a mx track is not good..this the 5 speed x.. yes a yz 300 would need a 6 speed e start ..the yz 2 strokes are excellent

[@AaronsEnduro]

Its still from the stone age. Its the same bike from 2006

[@CraigSteinman-zt3vu]

@@AaronsEnduro true..performance is still in line with the new bikes..suspension is still considered the best ever ...one other thing ..the reliability of a yz2stroke is world renowned no one makes a more reliable 2 strokes ..the euros are not considered to be extremely reliable..I do believe there needs to be a few upgrades and would love to see a whole new generation of yz 2 strokes!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Next gen yz 2 strokes with the mods listed in the video is absolutely ultimate enduro machine

[@SketchyXC]

if yamaha made an enduro specific 2t model like the Fantic for US market it would be my next bike. That being said, my '22 250xc tpi has been very good and at currently 210ish hrs on 2nd top end with no issues

[@AaronsEnduro]

That would be a great move on their part!

[@Threedogsinatrenchcoat]

The fantic 300/310 are the dream, theyve been in the italian market for years without much revision.

[@AaronsEnduro]

They’re sweet looking machines

[@goldyg6511]

I dig my YZ X s and as former MX er turned hare scramble racer now just trail rider, the orange things are ok but my modded X is an outstanding trail bike.

[@onthethrottle7104]

Bring me a YZ with an electric start and I'm all in...been saying that for years. Even though I love my KTM's I still love Yamaha much more and I've never really liked any Euro trash stuff at all. Saying that, I'm not kicking on a friggen bike to start it when I'm doing hard enduro stuff.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Me, you and thousands of others 😆

[@francescoporcari8597]

Do you consider Fantic, TM and Beta european trash?

[@AaronsEnduro]

I mean i own a beta and yeah kinda 😂

[@francescoporcari8597]

@@AaronsEnduro why?

[@AaronsEnduro]

Because the Japanese bikes are proven reliable. I’ve personally seen failures with ktm, beta, husky, and sherco. My old 2000’s honda has probably close to 600 hours on it and still doesn’t skip a beat. On the other hand your lucky to get 150 hours on a euro machine before something sort of problem arises. Dont get me wrong i love my beta, but im a die hard Japanese manufacturer fan

[@KHE-ENTERTAINMENT]

Yamaha Enduro would be King🎉❤

[@AaronsEnduro]

Would be such a comeback for the brand in the enduro market!

[@Warrensdeciple]

@@KHE-ENTERTAINMENT They Had there chance and cheaped out .

[@kauaisfinest14]

Plot twist Japanese manufacturers take over enduro scene yz’s and kdx’s will dominate 🙌🏽😂

[@AaronsEnduro]

I can get behind that!

[@bertamusprime618]

Would love to see a reborn KDX!

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@bertamusprime618 the beta x trainer is kinda like the “new” kdx (why i bought mine anyways)

[@Liam-ym1zr]

Loved my kdx but she needs a few updates. E start, hydro clutch, new forks, new shock, update breaks, bit more powerful engine, update body shape but keep iconic style. Would be a beast if they brought it back

[@henricusrealms8411]

I am going to make some predictions here. Yamaha could have really clamped down on any and all attempts by individuals to bootleg a Fantic over here, but they didn't. Add to that the hiring of both Cody Webb and Kailub Russell, I think what Yamaha is up to here is the following: 1) For 2026 (27) the WR 250F/450F are going to go away, and their lighting kits are going to go into the GYTR catalogue for the YZ (???) FX & X bikes. 2) That Fantic XE300 is going to show up as a YZ300X in 2026, which will be used as an enduro (hard or otherwise) bike. But I think it will also be used to sort out the TBI for future use on the MX and X two strokes, gradually upgrading the YZ125/250 (X) w/counter balancer for the 250/300, six-speed box for the 250X, electric start for all of them, & TBI for all of them. 3) Also, for 2026 in the GYTR catalogue, a 300 head, jug, and piston for the YZ250 (X) ... homologated for MX??? 4) Finally, in 2026 a 350, six-speed, four stroke engine that can be cross platformed into a YZ350FX and a WR350R (dual sport w/appropriate CARB mods & to beef up the service intervals). Maybe down the line cross platformed into a YZ350F (5-speed box) and a 350 Tenere. It will all start with YZ300X and YZ350FX in 2026.

[@AaronsEnduro]

One can hope and dream! Hopefully this comes to fruition!

[@fvpaquetqc]

I wish for a wr350r

[@MichaelSchwab-nk4rm]

He was talking about the HITLIS power valve kit fpr the YZ and it's incredible.

[@bertamusprime618]

Dude I just found your channel and hit the subscribe button! Outstanding video but I am hugely bias I love Yamaha's and dig Cody Webb.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Appreciate you checking it out! Welcome to the crew!🤘🏼

[@freetaylor72]

Its not as sexy looking as the ktm, but its really cool that yamaha is getting into enduro!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Big hype!

[@csalin7327]

I've raced off road my entire life. Phases in off-road come and go..I ve seen it in the 70s 80s 90s etc when you went to an event and all you would see is this color or that color...THIS ISNT NEW..KTM is nothing special. just the latest flavor to come down the pike. They Betrayed the demographic which got them to a higher mkt share. By overpricing machines built to race and put all kinds of unnecessary things on them. And then feel entitled to charge ridiculous prices which alienated your core mkt. Too many PIGS in the corporate office. I'm talking about off road here...the rest of their lineup i'm sure has many other factors. Racers Look at a race bike like a Hammer.You go to work with.. that's it. Can't be reinvented too many ways before it becomes ridiculous.. that's what I got on the subject..I'm out

[@AaronsEnduro]

Guess we see what happens!

[@gumpycognac4505]

You’re exactly right 🤷🏼

[@larrycole6476]

Honestly I’ve ridden yz250s for years and own 2 ktm 300s , if Yamaha would just add e start to the current x platform it would be amazing, I have the 23 x and love it

[@markmall7142]

Yamaha have had enough time to come up with something comparable to KTM .When it comes enduro the Japanese have been disappointing.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Let’s hope they’re working on something!

[@Warrensdeciple]

@@markmall7142 💯

[@tttfacts]

came from reddit, congrats :)

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@tttfacts thanks!!

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

I have a Rieju 300 Pro that is basically a Yz 250 on steroids and an e start .If Yamaha does come out with a 300 I would probably buy one.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I think a lot of people would if yamaha pulls it off

[@davenawahine4428]

I'd be shocked if Yamaha had any interest in producing a full-on 2 stroke hard Enduro bike. Like the 300 xc or xcw. Maybe GYTR might put out some sort of bolt on kit.

[@AaronsEnduro]

One can always hope!

[@lookinsideschon1872]

gibt es dann Yamaha Enduros in Deutschland, wo auch eine Zulassung ( bzgl Abgaswerte ) drin ist ? ( Hätte mir gern 2021 eine WR gekauft .. da gabs aber nix in D. , bin dann bei KTM gelandet ..EXC. Das passt ..)

[@AaronsEnduro]

Not that im aware of!

[@OldSimracer]

I was a member of a large enduro riders club, the KTM owners were the worst when it came to hiding the failures of their bikes.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Id be upset if i paid that much for a ktm and it had failures. No one wants to show that 😆

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

Bring back the real two strokes cr kx rm

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@ozbulitsinces1996 we can dream 😅

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

@@AaronsEnduro hahaha I'm still waiting patiently for the day 😂😂 never gone happen tho

[@DdDten]

I’m a Yamaha guy so I’m pumped to see a hard enduro coming soon but how is ktm having money problems every one where I live and ride seems to have a ktm or Husqvarna

[@AaronsEnduro]

Taking on too much debt in loans

[@77AbleArcher]

I am currently in the market to buy a 450 enduro or dual sport. I'm curious how this will affect the US market for KTM's current and future inventory. Any thoughts? I noticed that one of the local shops in San Diego is having trouble selling their Husqvarna inventory and don't have in any 2025 models.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I think its gonna be more so area specific and dependent on gross sales for any given dealer

[@gladegoodrich2297]

The 3 who do not build 2 strokes are missing out on a lot of profit. Wouldent you love to see all of them building 125s.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Would love to hear some good ol screamin 125’s!

[@dirtbike_viking]

I think Yamaha would need to go back to the drawing board and redesign a completely new purpose built bike to be a threat to any other hard enduro bike on the market today. Beta, TM, Rejew, Sherco all making such great bikes for hard enduro already. Would be great to see more competition in the market so lets hope Yamaha can get something worthwhile together an on the market soon.

[@AaronsEnduro]

It’ll be interesting to see what Yamaha can come up with!

[@ShaunSavage-kl9pd]

It needs e start fuel injection and six speed. Needs torque. My cr250 is difficult to ride in slow rocks. No low end then boom all the power.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Yeah I hear you, a wide ratio 6 speed trans is a must have!

[@brandonleal5988]

Hopefully this 350cc 2stroke come out street legal God first 🥴🙏🏾🤧I’m from Vegas this would be luxury w 3 gallon tank

[@charliepyle1626]

Yamaha for sure

[@AaronsEnduro]

Big W

[@bmdbigfeet1031]

Not a KTM owner but it would be sad to see KTM go down. All us 2 strokes riders owe it to KTM for keeping the 2 stroke alive.

[@AaronsEnduro]

100%

[@SAAVEDRA189]

Add a smart carburetor and starter motor. With that it is already the most fun motorcycle on the market. It is true that it is 250cc but it pulls more than a 300cc hard enduro.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Thatd be sweet!

[@eyeam33]

Yamaha has a Long way to go, before it can make a 2 stroke thats anyway near as good as a fuel injected 2T 300cc bike that KTM make. So there is no need to get excited yet Aaron

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@eyeam33 i cant get excited about a company participating in a series i enjoy?

[@brandonleal5988]

Happy New Year’s Eve my riding fam y’all stay n ride safe 🙏🏾🫶🏾

[@jasonking8937]

A yz350fx would be a golden unicorn bike

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@jasonking8937 would be super sick

[@teamflanneloutdoors5631]

KTM buying the Gas Gas name was the best thing ever. Rieju has upgraded and refined the 300 smoker to unprecedented levels👌

[@slowtoprodad]

I agree. The 25 Rieju looks really good. Cant wait to see one in the wild.

[@AaronsEnduro]

The new reiju does look pretty sweet

[@emailkuan]

Hope Yammy will keep short riders in mind. So far the Beta Xtrainer is the only 2-stroke suited for the vertically-challenged!

[@AaronsEnduro]

That’s something to consider for sure!

[@WholesaleTurbos]

they wont, they will only make the ttr for short legged

[@human1513]

KTM met with creditors today. They owe 1.8 billion Euro. They project to lay off 300. The are in discussions with 3 investors for 700 million Euro ... The Fantic 300 2 stroke with TBI,... is turning out to be a great bike that is part Yamaha. Fantics exhaust is a bit smaller diameter at the head end. So a larger pipe (stock Yamaha 250) might bring the engine more.

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@human1513 guess we wait n see how this all plays out! Exciting stuff!

[@onthethrottle7104]

The smaller diameter pipe is a shipping pipe. The actual pipe looks like it's the exact YZ pipe, and if its not, according to Morgan with Highland Cycles the YZ pipe fits right up. Regardless, the Fantic lacks in some categories for sure...it's not as good as a true YZ except it does have the e-start. Also, it's TBI of sort, so a carb wold be better IMO

[@craigdavis5498]

im guessing yamaha hasn't sold their 2 strokes section in their factories, probably cheaper to reused it than to make, cut production, molding casting, ...and less gambling in using their wel established 2-stroke expertise, not to waste

[@carlatamanczyk3891]

One thing Yamaha really needs to do with a 2 stroke enduro build is figure out a decent 5 or 6 speed wide ratio transmission. It's been lacking since the IT series bikes built years ago. Come on Yamaha, get with it.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Hopefully theyll have a six speed in their next gen bikes!

[@jwill540]

I would rather have a hydraulic clutch and a counter balanced motor. E start is meh...

[@AaronsEnduro]

Ill take all three please 😆

[@MarcosSalmeron-pj8vm]

Yamaha lleva décadas intentado llegar al nivel de KTM y nunca lo ha conseguido, podría ocurrir ? Sí pero solo si KTM desaparece, ya veremos. En mi país España decimos; quien ríe último ríe mejor y mas fuerte. KTM ganará otra vez como siempre 👍, y yo me alegraré mucho.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Time will tell the ultimate truth!

[@gumpycognac4505]

Lmfao😂 in America (where the premier form of dirtbike racing is) Star Yamaha reigns supreme. Nobody wants air forks in motocross or supercross. They use kyb conversion kits in the Wp branded tubes😊

[@MarcosSalmeron-pj8vm]

gumpycognac4505 Hola desconozco el campeonato USA, en Europa y en el campeonato del mundo KTM lo ha ganado todo, Motocross, Enduro, el Dakar, etc..( moto GP todavía no, pero todo llega ). Las motos Japonesas también me gustan sobre todo Honda. La única marca ( Occidental ) Europea que planta cara a los Japos en motos ha sido KTM Un saludo y Feliz Navidad 👍😊

[@NEFloridaDirtRiders]

If Yamaha comes out with a 300 two-stroke that has a hydraulic clutch and electric start I will sell everything I own to get my hands on one. 😎👍🏻

[@AaronsEnduro]

Me and you both

[@a226sig]

This is exactly how Japanese bike became popular in the 1970s and dominated the moto world for 40 years.

[@longzee7259]

KTM the worlds most expensive Chinese motorcycles.

[@naughtyvlogs2524]

1:22 ktm has not made any dirtbikes in china only a select model of ktm dukes i think the 125 200 and 790 if im not mistaken

[@Trailbikebros]

If Suzuki would bring back the RM 125 and would keep the price actually reasonable I would for sure by looking at into buying that

[@AaronsEnduro]

We can dream

[@Trailbikebros]

@ that’s so real

[@matthewkantola8638]

Maybe it's time for Fantic to start a dealer network. They are already there with the bike.

[@AaronsEnduro]

One can hope!

[@Camp2-Ride]

Yamaha has done zero R&D for 2 decades on their 2-stroke lineup. Now because their rival has money issues they are going to finically invest into of all things a 2-stroke? I have my doubts. I would love to see a 300 or 350 2stroke and all the bells and whistles for a 8k price tag. Don't hold your breath though. Everyone has been screaming at the Japanese about this for years. And all we get is a shinny new 450.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Well at least it seems like now they’re eyes are opened to the enduro scene

[@mikelyon5595]

Fantic already makes the bike you're talking about. It's an electric start 300 two-stroke based on the YZ 250 X!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Yes! I referenced it in the video

[@mikelyon5595]

@AaronsEnduro Sorry!

[@nick4506]

their twostrokes are behind and i wory if they do do a massive update to get them to compete with ktm they wont be so cost effective anymore.

[@thevtadventure1062]

Fantic 300 👍🏼👍🏼

[@AaronsEnduro]

So sick!

[@darinmacfarland6605]

Need to lower prices so people will actually buy them new if they low the price 15-20% you’d see an increase of 30-40 in buying power.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Assuming youre referring to the ktm?

[@darinmacfarland6605]

@ yes and I guess that’s for other brands too. There’s no reason a new 450 should be over $10k….

[@AaronsEnduro]

Corporate greed + inflation = stupid expensive bikes

[@markm5554]

6 speed gearbox

[@AaronsEnduro]

Yes please!

[@last-life]

I was just about to buy my first bike. A 300 xcw. But now I'm like... What do I do. Looking at the wr250x, crf250f, husky te 250. Not really sure what to do

[@AaronsEnduro]

You’re gonna be waiting at least another 2+ years until something would be even close to available to the public (i think) for the new yamaha or until the fantic 300’s are legal to sell in America. In the meantime buy what ever flavour of euro bike suits your needs and enjoy. Personally i prefer beta but Thats because i own one haha. Cant really go wrong with any euro 300 nowadays. The crf250f and wr250x are not even close to the level the 300 euro bikes are. But it all depends where and how you want to ride

[@rezkidgamingyt4725]

I’ve got two Yamaha bikes the 2023 WR250f and a YZ250X 2024 I absolutely love these tow bikes never have an issue with them I stay on top of tall the maintenance and 6hey both start right up with out hesitation I kinda need to pull them apart to grease up all the bearings steering stem and swing arm on both bike needs grease this year I did them both when I get them it’s been a year and a half now well two year for the 23 and a year for the 24 I’ve put 5250 km and 175 hours on the wr and maybe 50 hours on the yz 250 x

[@batmikipig]

Beta is doing a 350 2 stroke, that would be interesting to see

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@batmikipig yes the new rx350! Looks sweet

[@cirosoares2261]

Yamaha is a rock! Yz is the best 2 stroke ever!! Very good bike!

[@Dirt_Serpent]

Before you know it, ktm will become more affordable and Yamaha will be the next to crank up the prices. With higher demand comes higher cost. I’ll stick with my 2000 KTM 200mxc

[@AaronsEnduro]

Guess time will tell!

[@alexfrankl7861]

300 2t, E start, injected, wide ratio 6 speed, otherwise forget it.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I hear ya!

[@nulk1]

Just wanted to let you know in this video the right audio channel was very loud compared to the left. Maybe something to look into for your next videos in the future. Very distracting.

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@nulk1 yea i broke my dslr just prior to filming this and used my iPhone, after filming it all i could tell iphone wont cut it in the future.

[@Jagi603]

I never understood why Yamaha doesn’t build enduro bikes like 300/350 exc

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@Jagi603 i think they didn’t see the value in building one, but who knows that may change in the coming year or two!

[@austinatkins408]

Cody.. hit up ESR. Eddie would make you one sick yz300 engine. 🤘

[@stefan-ge]

fantic is the 300cc 2stroke yamaha already, so not really a difference

[@AaronsEnduro]

All thats the same technically is the frame

[@micahnuckols5046]

They bit off more than they could chew buying all the other companies, and the camshaft + China issue was the nail in the coffin. I hate it for the people who work for KTM because they love the products and services they provide, but once leadership makes profits more important and wisdom goes out the window this is what happens. If they lose the community, they'll be putting up the "Under new management sign." It would be hilarious if Husaberg bought them and a 500 2-stoke emerged from the ashes. I want to see a diesel 2-stroke. That would be bad.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Now a 500 husaberg 2 stroke i can get behind!!

[@micahnuckols5046]

@ It would be a monster.

[@ghostman427]

If they would just put an e-start on the 250x, keep the kick start, keep the carb it would be the best bike. And everybody knows it!

[@AaronsEnduro]

Would be pretty sweet

[@BrettMartin-jb3zd]

Love to see Yamaha make a 400 twostoke been waiting 45 years

[@AaronsEnduro]

Would be sick!

[@ianparkes2538]

Yamaha have shot themself in the foot , closing so many dealers , the latest Yamaha off road range looks great , but they are impossible to find All of Devon and Cornwalls Yamaha dealers have gone , I can’t even find a new wr450 to look at , in that same area I can buy a ktm or beta from at least 3 different dealers

[@AaronsEnduro]

Idk man, its just as easy to buy any brand bike here. Sounds like more of a locational issue than supply issue

[@ianparkes2538]

@ I think your right maybe it’s a uk thing. They want dealers to expand with just the Yamaha range bikes boats outboards etc , and dealers are too small for that , even the new big dealer doesn’t keep the off-road bikes in stock , they are all available to order but not to go and see . A year ago there was 3 dealers I could have found bikes in stock

[@shopper5318]

I have never liked KTM. Even in the early/mid 2000s. Not worried about them going bankrupt. Rode Kawasaki and Honda most of my life now I ride Beta. Still have my 08 KDX in my shed.

[@shawnbruce6934]

I want an adventure bike. I'll do what I always do - Honda. They handle their business matters very well.

[@hairyyeti21]

yamaha needs a counter balanced 300 to take vibration away.

[@Warrensdeciple]

The Japanese were right on the Mark like KTM in the 90s and then they lost it cable clutches inferior products. They’re not on the same wavelength as KTM. Let’s pray that KTM stays in business for all of us that love woods bikes.

[@TechBug-t5d]

I wouldn't want KTM to go away. Even if they go under I don't believe they would go away. Most likely they would just be bought out by a different company...which could be a good or bad thing depending on who buys them. It would be kinda funny if one of the big 4 buys them out for their tech/patents to help them build their own enduro bikes...or so they can simply rebadge them as Yamaha's, Kawasaki's, Suzuki's, etc..lol. Regardless, I would expect Yamaha to get more involved in the enduro scene esp with people like Cody Webb joining the team. Enduro seems to be a growing market and is more attainable to most people than MX. Their current offerings of re-tweaked MX bikes seem like half-hearted efforts. It seems Yamaha is being cautious and is currently dipping their toes in the enduro market to see if it's worthwhile. Yamaha could develop a modern full enduro-line (named the "WR" series) with 65/85/125/200/250/300 and maybe even a 500cc offering for desert racers. Do like what Beta does and have them come stock with lights/horn/speedometer and pre-wiring for turn signals to make it easier for people to register them for road use. I believe this will help them sell more bikes cause it opens up more opportunities for people to use their bikes. I highly doubt Yamaha would do all this...but I would expect them to at least come out with a serious 250/300cc enduro bike sometime in the future. It would be cool if the rest of the big 4 would do the same, heck Can-Am could enter the enduro market again. More brands entering the market should be good for the consumer!

[@AaronsEnduro]

@@TechBug-t5d were gonna find out !

[@talon0863]

The cost of a new KTM will bring with it the cost of interest on the loans, and knowing they shut down their factory and moved production to China. Just wait one year and buy a choned 2025 model next year for about half the price.

[@AaronsEnduro]

Usually can find really good deals on the previous years models of ktm’s, husky’s, and gasgas’s

[@josephforcino6399]

I don't feel bad for KTM they are responsible for the high prices of diirt bikes . They got greedy and now they are going to pay the price.

[@gregducati999]

I wish japanese companies would build the same bikes as KTM a road legal 500 enduro 4T and a 300-350cc 2T people will always choose a yamaha or honda over a KTM if they just produced the models people want

[@AaronsEnduro]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@costofexpansebrain8025]

People don't realize KTM just did a massive power-play. All their bikes have infiltrated dealerships. We got Yamaha dealers with KTM stock now. Now people can pick up a KTM, develop a name through all the people who scored themselves a deal on a supposedly dying KTM which is worth billions. Then bam they'll dominate the market because everyone will be telling their friends "yeah I got it for cheap cause they were going bankrupt but they actually make a good bike".

[@johnhelems721]

They may get bought out by cf moto

[@AaronsEnduro]

Time will tell! Going to be interesting to see what plays out!

[@johnhelems721]

@ Yamaha needs a 300 6 speed 2 stroke ,and so does Honda and Suzuki

[@AaronsEnduro]

Make Japanese bikes great again!!

[@ozbulitsinces1996]

Hahaha pretty sure they are made in the same factory?

[@gumpycognac4505]

LMFAOOOOOOOO😂😂😂

[@devinkrissler14]

I’d have do disagree on the Yamaha Toyota comparison. I’ve seen over 5 newer yz250fs blow up. They sound weird and they are nothing like the star bike you see in motocross and supercross.

[@AaronsEnduro]

I'm not sure about that, but a lot of factors play into that