KX250X vs YZ250FX Would You Rather?

[@kraigvanderwyk1153]

I really wish you sold apparel that’s more practical. For example, I don’t need crew socks but I would absolutely buy several pairs of knee high socks for under knee guards. Or jerseys In addition to T-shirts. Also kids apparel. Got to buy new kids gear every year regardless, so if you had it I would be buying it from you and getting my raffle entry every year.

[@JETZcorp]

100% I have lots of T-shirts, I need gear.

[@jessegarrett7215]

Pick the color you like best, they’re both awesome and better than most mortals really need

[@chalo212]

Im a Kawi guy and its not even a debate. Yamaha is the best bike in the market right now. Absolute jewel.

[@khowdyshell6606]

Awesome! Picked up a new 2021 yz250fx today! Can't wait to BRAAAAP tomorrow.

[@JETZcorp]

I've always been a Kawasaki guy at heart, but ngl they did hurt me when they killed their 2-strokes.

[@christiansammut189]

Still got the 85’s 😍

[@boogiekush9391]

Just rebuilt a 02 kx100 on my channel, 2 strokes only 💚🙌🏾

[@Gagelloyd24]

I think that is the biggest mistake the japanese brands ever made i love the old kawi, Honda, and suzuki 2 smokers

[@bradley4698]

@@christiansammut189 kx100s to

[@mecalpsha4473]

They will drop the 4 strokes for a battery powered shopping carts.

[@kojack635]

I've been a huge Yamaha fan my whole life. YFZ450, YZ250F, Grizzly 700, etc. All have been fantastic products with hard use. My buddy has ridden kawasaki for years and while they typically perform great they aren't as consistent quality wise as Yamaha

[@mikep996]

Team blue here too!!!

[@moto_tech_braap_itout9852]

Little do you know... i work for a yamaha shop not as good quality as you think

[@kojack635]

@@moto_tech_braap_itout9852 when I can ride/beat on all of my yamahas for years with no problems and my polaris/canam friends cant...that's my anecdotal opinion

[@mikep996]

@@moto_tech_braap_itout9852 sounds like something a Honda person would say....

[@maddexwatson8991]

Appreciate your opinion, thanks for always giving an honest review.

[@cnetate]

Being a lover of the kdx, I thought kawasaki was going to kill it but when I read about the 5 speed, I knew it wasn't going to be worth purchasing. The air filter is also a disaster.

[@OtisFlint]

So is the fuel tank and the dongles for map switching. Hopefully the 2025 250x is a real step up.

[@travisnancyhardin2233]

Hey Kyle, how about a comparison video of all the 250 4-strokes you have ridden in the last few years. Kawi, Yamaha, Honda, and any others? Thanks for what you do, I enjoy the channel.

[@dustinagee9635]

Just bought my 250fx a month ago love it!

[@supermalevitality8532]

If it's between Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, and Kawasaki all I care about is what is the best deal I can find at the time because I love them all lol

[@bhalls100]

Would love to see your thoughts on the yz125x vs the ktm125xc?

[@donaldsanders7968]

He did YZ 250X vs KTM 250 XC pretty recently.

[@jasminebebe3455]

KTM owns the game on two strokes.

[@dnapiwocki]

Check out kzbin.info, he's got both and quite a few videos comparing the two.

[@dominickjohnston5881]

Doubt he’ll get a small bore bro

[@twowheelpilot]

@@jasminebebe3455 motor yes, suspension no. If Yamaha made an updated two banger with KYB is would be king. KTM bikes getting cheaper and cheaper made every year sadly.

[@jasminebebe3455]

Your wall shelfs with the knobby tires are killing it. You should sell them.

[@Xfacehack]

Great review! You can tell both bikes are stupid good at this point, you barley had any complaints! I haven't ridden the yamaha (an old YZ250f (not FX) from around 2010) and it was dead slow and a really weird bike which i don't really think matches this bike. My brother got an KX250X 2018 and it's amazing! I always had bad experience with 4 stroke. I ridden my ktm 125 exc for like 10 years now! AND now i feel i reached the bikes limit. Amazing potential in those bikes! Holy shit. But like i said, my brothers Kawasaki blew me away. Even though I'm consider myself fairly fast on that 125 and very comfortable. That kawa 250 is literally a cheater bike. I'm just so much faster on it! Coming out of a corner is ridiculous i can just keep it in 3 or 4 gear just fly away at the exit corner!

[@J_Business]

Straight talk from Kyle. Thanks man!

[@BlessedMe11]

Hey Kyle, Brother, you certainly earned my subscription. This was a great comparison and I am now leaning toward the Yamaha, to do further research. Your expertise is much appreciated and valued! Thank you, so much!

[@michaelanderson1727]

I have been on both bikes. They are great! However you failed to leave out the buttery clutch on the KX. Great job you do on the dirt bike channel. Keep up the great work.

[@Carsengreve]

Love the videos man but can you please bring a Honda on the channel

[@jondoe4667]

I second that 💪🇺🇲

[@bomakhobeng958]

Well said, based on your footage and how much fun you had on the yamaha it was the better bike. I've owned 2006 Kawasaki kx250f and airbox has always been a hassle.

[@DeadShedHead]

Kawasaki best bang for your buck. If moto isn’t your only expensive hobby its the smart choice. Yamaha has a slight edge in a couple categories but costs much more

[@philipsmith6152]

Great review, BUT which is better in tight singles and which is better on fast flowy stuff, that the review I want to see, cheers :-)

[@ahkjaryc]

I keep watching your channel because of you honest opinion. Even if I disagree with your opinion for whatever reason that fact that I believe it’s truly what you think means a lot. Even though you picked the Yamaha over the Kawi, this takes the doubt out of my mind about the Kawi that is it a good bike but there are things that makes the Yamaha a little better.

[@sirpinalot]

Well thought out review. Point by point head to head show down.... Would love either in my stable.

[@samscola585]

Hopefully picking up a 2023 yz250fx tomorrow kyle 👍🏽🤟🏽 thanks for your honest reviews and videos on all these bikes

[@Trevor123322]

Been waiting for this vid for months! Thanks Kyle!

[@hexhead5732]

I think they're both fantastic bikes I would take either one even though I ride a Yamaha

[@brianjones7681]

Just sold my FX for a KX. Ive found FOR ME I have no use for a WR style gearing and arguably the wide ratio may be holding me back compared to regular close ratio MX gearing

[@mikehunt4686]

Clutch tip.... For those who cut down their clutch lever use electrical tape to build a nub on the end.

[@jasminebebe3455]

The items you cited are all huge dollar items or things you as an owner could not feasibly change like the 6 speed transmission. Little things are easy to fix aftermarket.

[@Ghablio]

I'd love to see the crf 250rx on the channel

[@tcmx712]

Too bad whenever he does the polls people keep picking bikes that already have a million other reviews out there instead of the obscure bikes (other than this kx250x good to see that got through)

[@leep814]

Would be nice to see the 250rx here next for a 3 way comparison

[@riders.oregon4474]

Me too. I know nothing about the Honda.

[@loganpower4678]

That would be amazing!!

[@leep814]

@@riders.oregon4474 his friends channel backcountry life has some honda 250rx videos

[@MXJEFF94]

ktm/ Husky/ Gas Gas are far superior than the YZ/ KX...but If I had to pick it would definitely be the YZ. KYB suspension and a tune-able engine.

[@rodjbosch]

Far superior? You've been drinking a bit too much orange kool aid.

[@MXJEFF94]

@@rodjbosch sorry your feelings got hurt. My reasoning: KTM/ Husky- much lighter, better technology... and certainly better resale. But yea, ok 🤡😂

[@matiasmaldonado510]

@@MXJEFF94 they may be superior in some way but not in general, yamahas are awesome and more durable than European bikes.

[@skylerheiner1314]

Next do the Honda crf250rx and let's compare the three

[@stephenflynn4803]

I found the honda freakishly wide at the tank, which disappointed me because I really wanted to love it. The fx and xc seemed very slim. Got the fx. Best bike I've ever had. That includes Kim's I've had.

[@geronimomadmartin3499]

I wish Yamaha would put that wr trans in the YZ250x

[@michaelburke4901]

Hey Kyle I know it’s an older video but you do a great job and I have and absolutely love my 2015 WR thanks bro

[@f5tornadeau]

I’d rather get a 2 stroke.

[@southcoastmanaged]

On a banshee

[@pabloescobarez6818]

didnt ask

[@pabloescobarez6818]

didnt ask

[@f5tornadeau]

@@pabloescobarez6818 and?

[@nvmcrider8475]

The Yamaha is the only one to consider because of the 6 speed transmission. The Honda and Kawi are limited by their gearbox.

[@kennethelenbaas1874]

Great video my man 🔥🔥

[@tylerwright6973]

Dude I have the 21 kx250x and shoot I have to agree the air box design is so bad, I thought I was just bad with the technique but it’s just a bad design

[@mathews0618]

I know you hated your 450 mx bike but the 450fx is supposed to be badass. I think you should get one and give it a real shot

[@jacoblynch9862]

I know I'm late to the party on this one but in my opinion, the transmission alone is the make or break between these two bikes, depending on what type of writing you're going to do I don't understand why manufacturers like Kawasaki are making these hard Enduro/fast trail, riding bikes, and not putting a wide speed transmission in them and lowering the first gear and raising the last It's just a better fit for the type of riding people are buying these bikes for

[@StevieDee73]

One thing you forgot looks! The Kawasaki looks better hands down can’t beat Kawi green 🫡💚🖤💚🏁

[@A1soldiersaint]

I am glad Kyle did this review because my experience with both these brands would have led to me bashing the KX into oblivion. Do NOT read the following rant: Durability and quality is important to a lot of guys and there is a big gap between these brands. Kawi made two or three generations of bikes that had the least reliability (tied with suzuki for last place) of the big five manufacturers. heads regularly failed, Cases were softer material, and this went on for 7 or 8 years. How can that be overlooked, even if they have gotten better? You had to be careful when you tightened the any screws on the case covers so that they did not strip the threads in the case! Yamaha has never had those kinds of issues. As for quality; fit and finish of castings, welds, and forgings is worlds apart from KTM and not as good as YZ either. Those things are definitive indicators of quality. YZ four strokes have been known to go ridiculous hours and endure tons of abuse and lack of maintenance. Yep, I would have told you all that the only difference between a steamy turd and the KX is nice set of wheels!! LOL

[@heathcarr1933]

When was that? The 80's and 90's? Suzuki, Kawi, and Honda all are far superior to Yamaha as far as reliability. Have been for years in the bike/sport ATV lineup. I've owned a lot of both, so that's an unbiased review.

[@sqlb3rn]

I have never ridden either bike, however because my favorite color is blue and I think the YZ looks better... I have this bias where I imagine the KX is slow and sucks. Funny little bit of introspection.

[@richardhartley7094]

Great review the air box on the Kawasaki is tricky when removing and replacing filter, price you pay for a narrow frame I guess 👍

[@Dylans503]

I like the 5 speed and slimmer design of the kx250x for motocross. And the kx250x does better on the track then the kx250 does in the woods... Hey does the yz250x two stroke have a 6 speed yet?

[@riders.oregon4474]

One of my bikes is a kx250f and a 6th gear would be nice.

[@jakepowell80]

Blue, for sure

[@rochellestanley9532]

Love my 22’ yz250fx

[@dugsdub1981]

I love my yz250fx!

[@adamretschlag4665]

Good honest reviews after watching this i wound go the yammi

[@efrainortiz6192]

These New Kawis are so easy to ride

[@johnkoko]

Future tests. Gasgas 300/250? Yamaha 250x (2 stroke)? I think that Yamaha might be your unicorn

[@tcmx712]

He already has tested the yz250x and it ain't his unicorn haha. Plus please not another Gasgas test there's already a million other tests out there, they are just a slightly softer/forgiving version of the ktm

[@backcountryenduro4790]

Could you do one of the ktm 350 xc reviews

[@jackloganbill605]

Love the yamaha, but I just have trouble with the engine intake - exhaust swap....

[@paulbarnett2083]

Thank you for this video I was really curious what you would have to say on this topic thank you for your honesty as always you nailed it thanks Kyle now send me that 125 KTM my daughter needs it bad God bless you

[@adayinthelifeofjackson4101]

I really like the clutch on a Kawasaki although I’ve never ridden a Yamaha Hydro Kawasaki because I never write a Yamaha and I really like the clutch on the Kawasaki

[@cadenthomas9925]

This man is the best

[@guillaumestgermain-yn3zv]

Im hesitating between a 2023 Crf 250rx,Kx 250x or a Yamaha 250Fx….on pure reliability and overall quality….they are tied?

[@PapaSenangEnduro]

KX is my next target kyle.. but no stock here in indonesia for the 2021 (sold out), gonna have to wait for the 2022 according my local dealership

[@sendit1158]

Idk why the KX would have such a smaller gas tank, great for the track but not the trails

[@jimv8669]

What kickstand for the FX? Thx

[@shannonscott5788]

Which one is more snappy? Aggressive? More power or the same????

[@davidwilson4901]

Hi im looking for advice between, ktm 250 exc f vs husqvarna fe 250 please

[@jhettcox6753]

How many hours did you have on your Yz250fx and have you rebuilt top end

[@beaujudd4861]

Looking to get a dirtbike again, im very experienced on anything but a dirt bike, only owned one honda xr 200 when i was way younger. im 6’3 so i want something tall but i want a 4 stroke higher than 200cc and not above 250cc to get back into it, what brand should i buy used? Thanks!

[@Welsh-Trials-Enduro]

Could you do a comparison video/ podcast about the 300rr vs 200rr? I'd like to get a race edition in the future, but am torn between these 2 models. I mainly trail ride, ride technical terrain, 70% off-road. Would want to compete in the odd rally/ enduro a few times a year for fun. Female rider, 130lbs, 5 foot 7 tall. I am coming off a 2019 150 xc-w, which I have enjoyed, especially how light it is, but now want something with more torque. Thanks

[@davidgrunklee8407]

what about the seats? no mention.

[@lylegoodluck]

Yup. That yammy is nice...

[@BlueThunder69NZ]

What about the clutches? Does the kawaka have a hydro clutch?

[@MarylandWearAndCarry]

Thanks Kyle

[@loganpower4678]

Amazing video!!

[@sheepdawg6946]

Would either of these bikes be good for a beginner?

[@davidwatson8315]

When are you going to review the ktm125xc with the stock, Lectron, and smart carb ?

[@SherylHedlund]

Hey the Spotify title for this same episode has a goof in it. The title shows yz250x.

[@vdg_enzoyt9265]

Could you do honda crf250rx vs Kx250x?

[@rossgraveley]

I fix up Kx250x way B4 I ever put time into Yamaha

[@neuronflux]

Do either of the bikes have spark arrestors stock?

[@scottrolph5023]

Neither of them do

[@desert-timber-outdoors6577]

Question. I want to put a gnarly pipe on my te250i Am I going to have to flash my ecu if I change the exhaust?

[@briandavis4916]

Yeah, but what about maintenance interval frequency and cost to own? Which one will do less damage to the wallet for those of us that have a professional do most of the wrenching and repairs?

[@obamavariant9128]

The kx sells for less used and I’m sure head pipes are cheaper. Ecu tuning is free on Yamaha. Just maintenance costs should be close.

[@kortcraft6673]

Do you get entered by getting stuff off of your Rocky Mountain ATV linked?

[@braidenmoss1615]

Yz 250x for me

[@twowheelpilot]

Does anyone know what kick stand Karl put on the Yamaha please?

[@cardwellbrosdirtbikediy1249]

Get the Yamaha I’ve never had any fun on Kawasakis

[@justonpreble4083]

I’d be cool to have an engineer take the two transmissions apart and see if the Kawasaki could be fixed with a 6 speed?

[@jondoe4667]

I'm not a fan of the Yamaha air box either because being in the front it tends to be noisy..

[@Whospitonmypillow5658]

I must be the only person on the planet who loves the sounds of the front air box I my fx.

[@matiasmaldonado510]

I have a yamaha yz250fx and I don't hear any nosie coming from the air box

[@bryantucker1270]

Kx all day

[@yamo450fx5]

Why would you say the air box on the yam wasn’t good. I’ve always thought it was great. Please can someone explain

[@silly-xd8uq]

I heard it can suck dust in easier

[@johnnyblue4799]

So if you're giving away the Kawi and keeping the Yamaha then I think I know from 1:15 which is the keeper! :)

[@leep814]

He gave the yami away already

[@johnnyblue4799]

@@leep814 I didn't know, but I was just joking anyway... :)

[@pauloneto6158]

great videos

[@OnRappel]

Which bike is roomier? I'm 6-0, 210 lbs, and always feel cramped on bikes when standing.

[@nvmcrider8475]

I'm 6'2" 225 lbs and the Yamaha fits me just fine and makes plenty of power for a non racer.

[@kojack635]

Also, thanks for being honest. TBH I'll unsubscribe if you ever started shilling gear or bikes for money regardless of how it actually performs

[@gavincherniwchan2549]

Why are there never any Honda bikes on this channel

[@toddmerriott6901]

Handleing?

[@ham7053]

Team red!!

[@humzilla707]

Yamaha has better longevity and build quality imo

[@Captain250FX]

FX ALL DAY!

[@KahuiAitken]

I will stick with my Husaberg

[@joshbrossart4898]

Team blue

[@riograndecttu]

Can't wait to win that kawasaki 🤣

[@jaredmercer7043]

I’m pretty sure i won the kx... if you want to go ahead and send it early would be fine 😉