2022 Yamaha YZ250 TESTED - Motocross Action Magazine

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Motocross Action tests the 2022 Yamaha YZ250 Two Stroke at Glen Helen Raceway. Yamaha first went to the aluminum frame in 2005 and in 2006 released the Kayaba SSS suspension that many of us have adored for over a decade. For 2022 Yamaha made some changes to their 2 Stroke lineup including the YZ250. The bike has all new body work, a new sub-frame, Dunlop tires, new gas tank, updated suspension, new air box, new seat, new front number plate, new brakes, and more. Check out what the Motocross Action wrecking crew thought of the new YZ250 on their first day out on this new model. Is it better than the 2021? Will it beat the KTM,GASGAS, Husqvarna? We answer all the questions here in this video!
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[@joelaliberte8006]

Before all negative comments come - let’s just be happy Yamaha updated the two stroke line up and they never discontinued them either. 👏👏👏

[@chrisbatstone9742]

Bring out a cr 500cc i no they can haha 2 strokers wiill nevrr die

[@jedielder7970]

Amen!

[@MitchConner509]

You nailed it. I’m glad they haven’t changed it much it’s a good bike at a good price.

[@maverick2242]

Dam straight, more than than internet jockeys can handle anyways, I liked what they have done with the 250, sensible updates make it relevant and they concentrated on the 125 first. If needed they can bring those updates to the 250 on later models. 2 ftw.

[@imtheplayerandthecoach2409]

😂 they had to

[@tanmann224]

I’m glad Yamaha still produces the two strokes and is actively trying to improve their current models. If I was going to go out and buy a new motocross bike tomorrow it would be a 2022 YZ250.

[@MotoxKJ38]

@@EarthSurferUSA Why would you say that? You don't know him or how much money he has. And you have been in the sport since the "Nearly 70's" What does that have any relevance to him being able to buy the bike? "And I See What Happened" ... What Happened ?

[@streetbikebilly2597]

@@MotoxKJ38 I think he's saying the price of new bikes are too much money now and he has seen them get more expensive as the years go on...

[@jonathanmoulton9251]

I can’t find one Available anywhere

[@neekopeeko9054]

I wish the other big 3 would get back into the 2 stroke game. Thank you Yamaha and KTM family for staying with it.

[@noahlindsey5100]

One of the best two strokes ever made, and is still improving and in production.👍👍😎

[@jonsmith9708]

Just picked my 22 250x I waited all summer, could of had a ktm250 but waited for yamaha love it

[@mtdvmedia7817]

You’ll most likely be disappointed, the old motor is much more suited for off road with a much better power range, for the track this new yz is better

[@mgrrrt21]

@@mtdvmedia7817 the 2022 250x was unchanged unlike the race model just graphics

[@whitetrashgarage8110]

Apex head with the XC dome and take a shim out of the power valve governor, it absolutely changed the motor and it is absolutely awesome. Grunt down low, smooth entry to the power band and still rings out. No burbles and garbles.

[@johnn__watkins9905]

untill it blows up every time you ride, ktm are junk, I owned over 10 in my life they were all amazing bike but they broke down constantly and cost 3x a yz to fix, i love yamaha now

[@samoliverio7455]

That was a mistake 🤣

[@bluemarkthomas]

The yz 250 is the small block chevy of dirt bikes. The engine/chassis doesn't change and there are so many made you'll be able to get parts for it 35 years from now. YZ250 is a good bike. I'm glad they did cosmetic changes and kept the rest the same. It looks really good now.

[@straightnobraker4677]

I just bought one because of that exact reason. I just wanted something that I can maintain forever….also because its just so much more fun than my 450

[@christophermunzer2593]

Exactly why im gettn one. Ktm change so offten theyl be hard to get parts for later. Yz forever!

[@devinwillis7787]

@@straightnobraker4677 I find the 450 is a lot more fun because it’s so much easier to ride and it’s much easier for me to go faster through a whole moto. I get way less tired on the 4 stroke

[@joshmosiman1955]

Thank you Yamaha for making changes! Excited for this video

[@Davido50]

Yes indeed!

[@Dennisthemenace40]

First of all, THANK YOU YAMAHA for sticking with the superior two-stroke engine!! I just wish the rest of Big Four had the same conviction to stick to their roots. Great review and riding.

[@themayrio4028]

Especially Suzuki can you imagine a brand new rm 250. That would be sick.

[@devinwillis7787]

@@themayrio4028 we can’t even get new 4 strokes lol. What makes you think it would be any different than the 2006 rm250

[@danh3017]

Got my 2008 brand new all them years ago and I still love it.

[@samoliverio7455]

Still basically brand new, they slap some different carb settings on there and call it a "new" bike

[@ShadeTreeKennyT]

Props to Yamaha for keeping the two strokes alive! Beautiful bikes. 👌

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

As a vet rider I can’t think of any other bike I want more than the YZ 250.

[@nastysoda9212]

KTM changes their 2-strokes drastically every year, so good luck getting parts. The YZ250 is a perfect bike with endless inexpensive aftermarket parts and oem. 12:06 Nice corner!

[@darrenhill3514]

This makes me want a new YZ250....have a 2019 YZ250F and I love it but I grew up on 2 strokes....maybe it'll be my christmas present to myself.

[@sideast]

Honda, Kawasaki & Suzuki should all bring back the 125 & 250 2 Stroke bikes ! they'd sell like hotcakes !!

[@lewismx8815]

I absolutely loved my 2009 yz250. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these beasts 🤘🏼

[@dalmav23]

There is a 2009 yz250 for sale on marketplace should I cop?

[@philblakers775]

Brilliant intro video thanks Josh & MXA. Huge thanks to Yamaha for continuing to make 2 strokes and giving us consumers a choice. If you don't like em, don't buy em 😊 Me, i love em 👍

[@KaplanCycles]

2015 was the restyle kit, in the words of Super Hunky " YOU REALLY SHOULD HAVE KNOWN " JK I LOVE THE CONTENT AND VIDEO AWESOMENESS 2 STROKE CONTENT ML&R

[@Dennisthemenace40]

I love the Super Hunky reference !! One of my favorite MX scribes!!

[@antssta]

2012 was when they first did a restyle kit, My 2012 came with 2 sets of plastics

[@crazychad2720]

@@antssta literally impossible if you bought it brand new. Restyle happened in 2015 at the factory level. You possibly got a yz250 with stock and aftermarket restyled plastics.

[@antssta]

@@crazychad2720 yer that’s what I got !

[@intelligentgamer9091]

Thanks Yamaha for making 2 Strokes!we really love the brand 💯 2STROKE4LIFE🔥

[@johnnywilhite966]

Keefertested has a great test/review podcast on this bike. He said airbox made a surprising difference. He really liked the bike !!

[@kelevra558]

So i still have my 2020 yz450, but for the first time i just financed a new dirt bike and i got the 2022 yz250x. OH.....MY......GOD! Only one thing to say. Fuggin buy one immediately. I got full pro circuit exhaust, taller pro taoers and risers because im 6'4, and for once i didn't have to change the springs. I went with thicker and more fork oil, more nitrogen in the shock, Michelin starcross tires, best goddamn dirt bike ive ever had in my life i shit you not. I forgot what its like to wring a bikes neck. 450s are so fucking fast you cant get absolutely everythingoutta the bike ya know? Dont get me wrong this thing is a rocket but, you can squeeze every drop of juice out of it and for myself thats right on the edge of being out of control. When the bike and the rider hit the rev limiter at the same time its magic. Im a top 5 guy in the local vet pro class in Reno, Nevada to give you an idea of my skill level.

[@kelevra558]

@@EarthSurferUSA I really appreciate the tech tip bro. These days man all i do is race and crank whips. Plus im a large mammal. 6'4 240 lbs. So i need that bitch stiff af. The stock fork oil was good, ur right it definitely soaked up the chattery shit a lot better. I just couldn't get them exactly where i wanted them ya know? The thing is so dialed and squared away now man. I haven't felt this comfortable on a dirt bike since my 2001 yz125 when i was 13. The way it does exactly what i want it to do exactly when i want to do it is just incredible. Never lets the front end wash on flat off camber shit as long as my body position is right and my elbows are up. The ass end is even better. It just follows the front end, no drama, no wallowing, ive never even thought for a nanosecond that i was gonna high side. The thing just works. Then the engine is, as always with Yamaha, perfect.

[@HairryTurttleneck]

Dude that was so awesome hearing u talk about suspension setup. I know there’s plenty of videos on it but Man U made it make sense to me and sounded like u kno what ur saying. Thanks man. I know this is an old video but please do an updated setup guide. I know I’d appreciate it and get a lot out of it. I won’t be the only either

[@jeffnoble6066]

Can’t wait to see tomac on this 🔥

[@Strasky_96]

Hes on the YZF tho

[@evo5349]

Good test and great Yamaha has continued with the Two stroke.

[@toddclaibourn2689]

I'm going to get one to match my other one excited about the new look I hope they produces many parts for this bike is they have the past years they're right the. Yz250 has the best power band of all the 2strokes

[@daviddemento367]

I pray everyday Pro Supercross/Motocross will go back to 2 strokes.

[@jose24garcia34]

couple goofs lol the last restyle kit on this was 2015 not 2018, the rear spring rate is not up one from last year its 2 rates, (48 to 5.0) the yz 250 doesnt have new wheels (250f does new hub and spoke pattern) best test video out though Josh goes way in depth with this bike i love it!! hes the best!!!

[@smokey6859]

Regardless, there will be a lot of people that buy the tank seat and subframe (like me) to restyle the older models. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a kit before the end of the year to do this.

[@Dylans503]

You know its gonna be like 1000 bucks though right? Just to change the look a little

[@Pontus95x]

sounds cheaper to buy a new bike instead

[@straightnobraker4677]

@@Dylans503 the feel is very different when you go in and out of ruts

[@nayk32010]

Love my 2019, will keep it , wait for more changes....

[@mikepreciado7807]

I would like to personaly say THANK YOU YAMAHA for not giving up on the 2 stroke yz. My son jus grabbed one. A riot

[@jk-474]

I have an 03 250 with an aftermarket exhaust that RIPS. I’ve had it for about 10 years, I was 13 when I got it and I’m 23 now 😎💯

[@andy5786]

Really love the new Yamaha yz 250 like great review Josh awesome

[@billkelley2388]

if two strokes had gotten all the love and technology throughout the years imagine where motocross bikes would be today.

[@StayTunedMoto]

Is Kawi bringing back a 250 two stroke? That my friend is the right question!

[@julianlowe9048]

No

[@chadrides914]

Why would they do that ?

[@714_kx]

Doubt it. If anything, even though it is very unlikely, a revised KX125 2 stroke would come first.

[@StayTunedMoto]

@@chadrides914 kawi has new models dropn oct 5th one looks to be a Mx bike

[@chadrides914]

@@StayTunedMoto if they release a full Sized 2 stroke I’m going to have a stroke lol

[@jasonoconnell8400]

Yamaha so reliable great bikes love it

[@FedericoCrozzolo]

I have a 2021 yzf 250 , and now i will add this in my mx garage 👌🔝

[@garonburwell9008]

hey good video keep bringin' the facts like you do. exciting bike for sure! around 11:30-11:40 the side number plate was vibrating and it kind of looked racy like when the cup cars have the thin short track bodywork on and the bodywork shakes when the car idles and you can see it in the light reflection. details like that in the vids are great! do you think the airboot makes a difference on the "butt dyno" on the big hills or sand? later on maybey you could try an 18 rear wheel and see how it does with the stiffer suspension. i know how you guys say that the old guys say that 18s are better everywhere but supercross. in fact i think you should test 18" rear wheels on other bikes too. maybe there is a model that has a certain harshness that more sidewall could help.

[@Jacobskibros]

We need Chad Reed to try it out. It is 20.......22! It's so right. Come on Yamaha make it happen.

[@bprickard]

They actually did.

[@reese3407]

I think all the major companies are screwing up by quitting development on 2 strokes with mapping apps

[@jagohkampong]

I used to read this mag 1999-2002. Hello from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@jeremyhaisma5622]

11:19 those goggles are dope af

[@ryanbarker4422]

I like the dip in the seat.

[@Ian4bis]

I love the 2 stroke sound more than any 4 stroke

[@ralfk.5552]

Always!

[@andreasstefanou5898]

YZ250 Legend

[@nray8888]

You guys were quick with this one..

[@Equinsu_Ocha]

Imagine if they came out with a yz500💨

[@jonruger]

They had the 490 and it was garbage compared the the CR and KX

[@TheShift1313]

@@jonruger yeah when they raced open class they used a 360 big bore on the 250s. The 465 was really a better motor than the 490. But i imagine just a 500 version of this engine would work.

[@alexwilbanks863]

BRC is making 500cc engine kits for the YZ250

[@TheShift1313]

@@alexwilbanks863 that will be cool. I know the ktm ones are $$$$ cause its not just a piston. I think last i looked it was like $8k right. Not sure how much of a gain there is over a Gorr big bore like a 295 or 365.

[@Dan_Minton]

Love the new plastics...looks great

[@bagargui]

Josh you’re a real asset to MXA. I just wish you weren’t always pushing KTM sales. You said that the KTM two stroke is a better bike than the YZ. Still, at the 450 Nationals, the only two stroke is a YZ that Matt Burkeen rides and he’s doing a great job. You can always argue that he may have a deal with Yamaha or that he’d be quicker on a KTM, but a privateer usually rides what he’s most comfortable on…

[@sambuvca22]

best thing about the yz, is we can all rebuild them bottom to top with our eyes closed. im so familiar with yamaha. good stuff with their new refinements

[@lozadazx14]

I Already have the monster edition pc works and 304 shorty ti and I love it 😍

[@josefrobbins8781]

For anyone wondering Beta, GasGas, Husqvarna, KTM, Cobra, Rieju, Kayo, GPX, TM, Sherco, Maico, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha are still making 2 stroke dirt bikes.

[@bigboytony8485]

gonna be getting myself one of these here pretty quick. can’t wait

[@damoncooke]

My dad just got a yz250x and damn that thing has snap and power and I was just thinking holy imagine riding a motocross model!

[@ILikebigRuttz]

Frame is different 2016+, Part # changed. Theres a ton of small changes over the years, bottom line is same piston,cylinder,crank.

[@andyking5670]

Great videos from MX action as always, the indepth view of this bike and a comparison to the mighty KTM is excellent at helping you make your choice. I am ashamed to say the US knocks the socks off bike reviews compared to the UK (my home)

[@dnrg62]

Yeah I have to agree with the comment above ,Yamaha were the only Japanese manufacturer to keep building two strokes ,the engine is good the KYB suspension is a plus ,long model run so plenty of parts out there , I bleed orange but I am glad we have choice .

[@ghav43]

Bulletproof. Versatile. Fast. Strong. Cost effective. Fun. !!!

[@duffyrides]

Great video and very in depth , good stuff !! Thanks

[@cookracinginc.2783]

Any word on the 23’s Will the be electric start? Will they be fuel injected? When will they be out?

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

Are the rims/wheels the same or did they modify them as well?

[@YZ250ama]

My front grip was not good in hard pack and loose. I washed front in right turn and now ankle hurts tech 10 should have protected me. I have 108 sag, forks rased 3-6mm. firm comp and reb. I think I need better front feel and corner help, I will try to physically move forward more. I can't pivot on a dime fast. What kind of changes might improve fast corner turning bike? I don't think my chassis is turning easy and fast enough. Thanks.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Always my weapon of choice.

[@vtl662]

Yamaha YZ and Suzuki RM since when I was young were best

[@neilnewsome2259]

Hi Gosh just wondering have you tried a 45 size power jet on the carb it makes a big difference way up top in the power give it a go and let me know what you think keep up the great vids thanks MXA

[@paulbarnett2083]

What’s up Josh Moseman as I always love your videos I have a quick question I bought a 2022 YZ 250 X but mine still has the two bolts for the seat and it doesn’t have that little black piece of plastic on the sides i’m curious does the new Tank and ergonomics and air flow only apply to the motocross regular YZ or did my dealership sell me a leftover the title says it is a 22 please elaborate thanks Josh and as always stay motivated

[@grantpeet9774]

My 2007 yz 250 2 stroke......just pulled 5 ...2nd place starts against all the 2022 450s.at the BC round of the International OLD TIMER NATIOALS at aggazi hope bc...The yz 250 two stroke is like the samari sword untouchable. The CRUSTY CANADIAN..# 117

[@motocrosspk]

Love and Respect all the way from Pakistan 💚

[@julianlowe9048]

Good video!!

[@philosborn1840]

Good explanation on suspension damping 👍🏽🇨🇦🇺🇸4ever

[@georgecarmel6114]

Does it vibrate much? Noticed rear fender and side panels when reving bike. Motor usually had a counterbalancer.

[@CarringtonZane]

Bike is great I bought one, not obsessed with the bar bend, the soft forks, or the underpowered brakes compared to my 250sx but the shock is great, it scrubs and whips great, the motor is super fast, the cockpit is great for me I’m 5’9 and the bike sounds amazing! Definitely worth it

[@jarakharmison5350]

yeah I have a 2001 cr250, can't find parts and honda doesn't make 2 strokes anymore which is really sad. probobly going to upgrade to one of these, possibly a ktm. what do you guys think is a better option?

[@tuckerjones_427]

So fuel tank sub frame seat air box and plastics and they will fit the older models?

[@wesleywheeler7891]

Between the AMA changes to 2 strokes and the updates the YZ is getting...maybe some of the other brands might try to bring back their old 2 strokes? Probably not but I can still hope

[@jaymishur1105]

Looks awesome!

[@SreidMX]

Josh how is the vibration compared to the ktm? I rode a yz250x at the demo day and actually had to get off because it was so bad.. really shocked me that a 2021 would be that way, maybe it was just the specific demo bike??

[@brian5606]

Jody always had a modified YZ250 . . . Does by chance did he build a 2022 YZ250 for this year

[@kirkwilliams4942]

WANT:-) Hats off to Yamaha for keeping at it. May not be as ground breaking at the KTM but having grown up on Yamaha's I'd be a customer of the blue in a smoker, not. thumper, but a smoker yes.

[@sharpes07ify]

One bolt seat removal? 🤯🤯🤯🤯 badass!!! Going to try to retrofit this bodywork to my 2015

[@straightnobraker4677]

Worth it if they sell a kit or something

[@malikedwards2180]

I bought a 2024 and had a ding in the expansion chamber and so i bought a standard chamber that came off a 2021, they are different in shape and the way they sit on my bike.. does anyone know why?

[@vwsandvettes3253]

Just upgraded my automotive situation 😁 now I got my eyes on one of these babies

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

The new body work looks cool

[@tylerwildman243]

i thought it was coming stock with the vforce reed block like the new 125?

[@curtiscraig769]

we all know when AMA needs a boost in viewer enthusiasm they will open and encourage pro riders to use 2 strokes to compete against the 4 strokes

[@ManuelTorres-qy8op]

Excellent work thanks

[@jpslayermayor9293]

What is the hp for 2022 yz250 ?

[@andrejmlinaric6718]

Could somebody please tell me the stock settings of the front and rear suspension for the yz 250 2022.....

[@freegirlnow333]

yesss,,,, 2 stroke rules

[@Chase_01]

I love the yz just the way it is perfect machine

[@dnfproductions2368]

Still waiting on the new yz125 test

[@AnilKumar-ql4jm]

Please tell more about the Tyres

[@vwgtdturbo]

holy shit ,this is the best 2022 bike!!

[@vongdong10]

Dang, I can't believe 2 stroke bikes are still alive

[@MrDjh66]

Can’t wait for yellow

[@drivn4895]

Hot damn thats a nice bike

[@kelliebrooks9094]

Thanks

[@kelliebrooks9094]

For a bike thats all new that was a lot of upgrades....i just looking for play bike for supercross i want to send the head an cylynder to tom morgan....so i mite need a second bike while thats be done...im not able to purchase a complete engine from yamaha to have the whole motor tricked out...Tom says his big bore kits work really good...fmf pipe or pro circuit depanding on the track length

[@AK-hv6wv]

Whats better for the dunes? Ktm 250 or yz250?

[@spacejaime]

Josh - just for shits and giggles, do a pipe shoot-out for this classic beauty. FMF (Fatty & Gnarly), Pro-Circuit (at least two), DEP, Bill's, Scalvini. There may be a couple of horses to be extracted.

[@brianfl33916]

I’d love if Yamaha came out with a 250cc 2 stroke quad that mimics the old school Honda TRX 250R 2 stroke.

[@andrewleigh6340]

Cheers Josh 👍🏼