The 2020 YZ250FX is a Confidence Factory!

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We all want confidence in our riding. It’s this elusive thing that we all are looking for. Some bikes are better suited to give this feeling to certain riders. I’d rather ride a bike that gives me confidence than a bike that has the perfect amount of power. Give me the bike that weight a little more, but gives me confidence. When you ride a bike that figures out what you want it to do and seems to just do it, that is a magical thing. That is this 2020 YZ250FX. I love it. Most of the time anyway :)
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[@tylerkirby8883]

picked up the 2020 yz250fx saturday and i’m in love man it suites me perfect i do hair scrambles and ride a little bit of moto but man does this bike give you a thrill

[@chadrides914]

Tyler Kirby what elevation do you ride at?

[@chadrides914]

It’d be cool to see a YZ250X vs a YZ250FX!

[@Big.Ron1]

Agreed!

[@steffankristiansen5556]

Including yz125x :)

[@thepatternforms859]

Here it is: The X has loads of vibration and Yamaha has put in little to no R&D for the X causing it to be less balanced, less predictable, and little worse handling than the FX. The X does have loads of power but will spin and break traction more easily. Makes rider more tired. The X is more “fun” than the FX but when race day comes most will choose the FX. The FX is better balance, better traction, more predictable, better handling, less vibration, less fatigue, has electric start. You get the idea…. Basically the X is an old school riper that is fun to ride but the FX is a better purpose built GNCC style racer… this is what I’ve been told numerous times by guys who have owned both bikes… both are great and I don’t think you could go wrong either way. But there are significant differences between the two…. Oh and another difference is that the X will be better for slow hard enduro stuff … the FX is not great in slow technical stuff… The FX is purpose built to be pushed hard and go fast.

[@chadrides914]

@@thepatternforms859 I gotta say; your spot on with your assessment. Well put. I agree. Myself I ride too many hours a year to own a 4 stroke. But there is no doubt the 4 stroke FX would out handle a 250x in the open high speed stuff. Edited to add; the 2 stroke sounds heaps better than the Fx and also the FX is so f’ing annoyingly noisy that it puts our riding areas at risk for closure. Two strokes don’t do that.

[@jeremyjohnson9469]

Great review! I couldn't agree with you more about how fun the FX 250 is! I bought myself the 2015 model and my daughters 16 CRF 125F and a CRF 150R. 4 years later my youngest daughter (13 yrs old) has been needing a full size bike. So I bought myself an 18 TX300!🤪, and gave my 15 FX 250 to her. We went riding single track in the PNW yesterday and my daughter really wanted to ride the new 300. Being an awesome kid and a great rider I agreed to trade for a while. I had so much fun on the FX and actually see myself wanting to trade her more than she knows!

[@vaughnage92]

I agree man, i picked one of these up in November and I am now hitting jumps and climbing hills i wouldn't have ever tried before. I love it!

[@Ahis89]

I bought a 2009 KTM 250 EXC 2T, i was really having a hard time deciding between 4T and 2T, but after watching your older videos about the differences of those bikes (thats also how i found your channel), i was convinced that the 2T was a way to go for me. Owned the for a couple of months now, havent regretted the decision once. Thanks for the tips! I even made a few videos on youtube riding it with my friends, trying to get my own channel going on with that KTM.

[@frankkuhr2098]

Going to try to get my wife to move to Utah for those awesome single trails you have shown me on your awesome channel👍😀

[@EnduroSibiu]

You guys are amazing! You inspired me to start my own channel

[@JETZcorp]

I know this is grossly unrelated to the particular video, but Kyle I would LOVE to see you get a vintage air-cooled bike, especially an open-class MXer, and make that an off-road mountain trail bike. There are lots of options to modernize the suspension to get it handling the way you'd like, and I think you would REALLY be impressed by the butter smooth monster torque of an old YZ400, Maico 440, Husky 430, etc. Also you'd be certain to get a ton of views.

[@borismcgillicutty3042]

How bout an 83 CR480....what a bike. RM370s are sweet too

[@JETZcorp]

@@borismcgillicutty3042 Any of the open-class Evo bikes are great, all except the 81 CR450.

[@borismcgillicutty3042]

@@JETZcorp My dream is to find a mint 86 YZ490....not a yamaha guy really but knew a guy with one he got new in 86 and that bike was a monster....4 speed if I remember right. Love em all tho.

[@JETZcorp]

@@borismcgillicutty3042 Yeah, any of the YZ490s are good bikes once you do the head mod to them. Tons of potential in that engine.

[@ZenDude65]

I wonder if a WR250 would be better for you Kyle? Thoughts

[@paulsautocm]

A little more junk in the trunk never hurts. Watching this video my eyes keep being pulled to the edge, you have a lot of confidence and focus.

[@cristopheramorio568]

Its good if they have kick start too..

[@tomnekuda3818]

What wonderful trails......just exactly like I used to ride in Wyoming. Why the hell did I move to Kansas?

[@sschade6909]

@Tom Nekuda Yeah Utah looks amazing. Where in Wyoming are you referring to?

[@nickfountain8420]

Drove from West to East on I-70 through Kansas last year. I feel for ya! Nothing but flat, straight, and some more flat and straight.

[@tomnekuda3818]

@@sschade6909 I was in Rock Springs but covered a pretty good area.

[@tomnekuda3818]

@@nickfountain8420 Man, you got it. Plus, a guy has to drive a million miles to get anywhere.

[@keithrobinson22]

Hey Tom I'm in wichita ks we go to jeeps and bar2bar if you would like to check jeeps let me know.

[@dashrides2679]

I really wish I could ride this bike year round in my area of California. I'd by it in a heartbeat. Thanks for keeping the dream alive!

[@juniorramirez3607]

DASH RIDES in 2021 the law is changing so we can.

[@barsaf9989]

That trail really looks like a lot of fun. Especially on that bike.

[@geoffboyd]

You said if you could have one bike only it would be the KTM 250 XC Because it could do everything. Do you feel like the YZ 250 X can do everything?

[@markmtbrider]

Sure it can, just not with near the refinement and finesse. Road both of them back to back at a test ride event. Felt instantly at home on the 250x because it is what I spent alot of years on , a 250mx bike set up for the woods from the early to mid 2000's. Jump on the ktm platform and it is just better all around from e start to the tpi, to the counterbalanced engine.....that said for the average rider going all out for 1.5 xc event, the results wouldn't be drastically different, unless you got stuck or fell and had to repeatedly kick the yz back to life. That is time and energy you will never get back in a race.

[@chapekfabrication2975]

I wish I had I bike I could just load up an go, it constantly feels like I'm working on my kx250. Constant cycle of fixing and breaking.

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

I think the perfect trail machine YAMAHA could easily offer would be, the yz250fx but as a 350cc with a heavier flywheel, proper skidplate, and larger fuel tank 3 gallons. And a 6 speed trans. And should come with both a front number plate and a super bright led off rd worthy head light. This way you can choose. And to finish the perfect bike, radiator fan and braces right from factory. As for handling, cut the fork stops a touch to turn a tighter circle. There you have the best 4 stroke trail ripper I can come up with in my 40 years of dirtbike experience.

[@MXJEFF94]

....and then when it costs 12k off of the showroom floor with all of your parts, you will say its too much money. Just go buy a KTM/ Husky 350.

[@MXJEFF94]

I wish you would compare this bike to the new KTM/ Husky 350's....

[@krp6147]

Hey, Have you thought about testing a 2020 KTM 350 xcf or 250 xcf ??? keep up the good work, love the video 😎👍🇬🇧

[@bradenriley9066]

I've been riding a yz250x since August of 2015 when they first launched...Number 34 vin number. After watching some of these videos, Randy Hawkins reviews and such, I would love to ride a new 250fx. Seems like one needs two bikes for different type terrains.

[@hexhead5732]

If I had any bike to choose that you have rode Kyle it would be Yamaha YZ 250 FX thanks for your honesty on this bike

[@buckettheadjones2935]

Beta vs yamaha would have to include availability. Beta parts not available everywhere. Heck I would have a hard time even buying a Beta. It might be best bike in the world but not available where I'm at.

[@thatbikerdude.official]

Love your Videos man! Your knowledge and views on things seem to be right on the money! My opinion, is that your opinions are spot on! Haha. Great channel dude!

[@markmtbrider]

Looked like an almost made to order 250f trail there. Great stuff.

[@GhostHammerX]

Kyle, with regard to your 1 bike being the 250 XC...why that over the 300 XC? (Wouldn't that be similar to your reason for choosing the Beta 390 over the Yamaha YZ250FX?)

[@bubbleboi3422]

How does the yz250fx compare to the wr250f?

[@jordanpatin2736]

Go to Vegas romaniacs channel. He made a video on that

[@zekeisme1]

bike looks fun. cant wait for a chance to win this bad boy. thanks

[@riodj80]

I've ridden a 2020 250fx...I found the power sluggish and slow revving...I was always looking for more "get up and go" from it...I'm sure that with the power tuner app, some of those engine characteristics could be changed and possibly fixed (I didn't have time to tinker on it...I just rode the stock map). Otherwise the bike was great! Handled great...amazing suspension. (I also rode a 2018-I think?-yz250f, and it was snappy and fast revving, which I loved...but it lacked top end power so I was always looking for one more gear.) This past fall when I was in the market for a new bike, I went back and forth between buying the new 250fx and the new 450fx...I didn't get a chance to the ride the 250fx before making a purchase...and pulled the trigger on the 450fx...and after riding the 250fx, I made the right decision. It revs fast...it has all the top end I could ever ask for...the same great suspension as the 250FX...handles great...and is the best bike for me. If I was doing soft/hard enduro, I'd ride a 300...if I rode Moto, I'd ride a 250f...but for the mountain and desert single track, and hare and hounds and hare scrambles I do...the 450FX is the best bike.

[@galaxyfz]

I noticed you said if you could only have one bike, it would be a KTM 250xc. Curious as to why you picked the 250 over the 300.

[@MrPing93]

Do you know of any cheaper spark arrester insert options for the 250fx or 250f without getting a new muffler? Other than fast way.

[@Big.Ron1]

Im old, slow, and short. The 790 Adv. is borderline too tall. So when i win one of the bikes it would need to be a 2 stroke. It would be a tossup but i think i would go with the 300RR. Now if it was the 250X instead of the FX then it would be the Yamaha. By the way, what is the overhaul reccomendation on the FX? Anyone know?

[@MJ-bk2qq]

If you compared the YZ250FX to the YZ250X I missed it. It would be interesting to hear although I understand you compared it to the 250XC. You seemed to like the YZ250X in tight technical but not the YZ250FX.

[@elcincero321]

Great bike.. steady ....Yamaha no complaints ever

[@nbafinals9849]

awesome... too bad im not from the US for the sweepstakes 😁

[@johnrodriguez6594]

love these type of trails.

[@borismcgillicutty3042]

Hey dude, great bike....thoughts on a new klx230??? Thinking about getting one for trails

[@01camarosspower]

YZ250X or Yz250FX? If you could only have one, which would it be and why?

[@thesaltypanda1160]

Getting a hat now man looks awesome can’t wait for it to be here. I know I probably don’t have a chance for the dirtbike but still a cool chance. I was just wondering how you could afford all those bikes and stuff.

[@lucusbrown7512]

How is this bike compared to the 2020 ktm 300 xcw tpi?

[@connorklevesahl7846]

Wish Wisconsin had terrain like that

[@jonathanpettey3381]

What trail is this?

[@RoosterHarris]

Confidence builder hitting a rock kick myself side ways and saved it go pro missed it. But will have some killer footage of owls head.

[@mitchellweitsz2033]

Is the giveaway free and can I enter in Australia??

[@Ben-uu7hz]

You should do a video on the Honda CRF 250rx

[@tomcat6933]

You like this better than the yz250x?

[@CaribouMatt]

Where are you riding in this video?

[@trentenspencer]

I really need to meet this guy! I’m from Utah!

[@dannonalder9322]

Where is this trail Kyle?

[@niners5time822]

Man, I need to ride again.

[@wheeliewheelie]

how tall are you...

[@gittyupalice96]

I like these newer bikes... but I just can't get past the lack of reliability.. My very first bike was a air cooled XR and ever since then I've been ruined forever lol. I just can't fathom having to re-build a bike? in my mind it should last 10+ years of EXTREMELY HARD use.

[@DirtBikeChannel]

I've never had a major failure on any of the 30 + bikes I've bought in the last decade.

[@gittyupalice96]

@@DirtBikeChannel Everyone running newer 250 and 450 4 stroke bikes keeps telling me they have to re-build every 2 years or so like clock work. Where the bikes I've owned (excluding the YZ426) have never needed a re-build, other than new clutch packs.

[@steveweilhart2359]

Yeah Kyle disagree with you about the KTM 250 XC being the better bike compared to the FX 250 - On a motocross track you think the KTM 250 XC is better than the Yamaha 250 FX I don't think so. Also in single track look at the GNCC riders the fastest guy's what there riding 4 strokes (elite class guy's) - I know you don't like the rekluse clutch all the guy's are using them even the supercross guys. A rekluse clutch on that FX 250 game over. See Yah

[@reedjames6341]

Should get and review a honda crf 250rx or 450rx

[@alejandroaugustopuricelli881]

Dude I tried a KTM 250 XC Six days 2019 because I want to buy one but It was much less powerful than my Beta 300 RR, why is that?

[@mixalis6168]

Ahahahah one is a 250 and the other a 300.. But seriously youre taking the piss much less powerful, my mates own both, and youre so, so wrong !!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

Each bike runs different. They can all be tuned too. My 250s have just as much power as my 300s. I've owned a few of them.

[@thetygerpulpitwithpastorglenn]

I'm not sure how I feel about you putting some many hours on my bike. You should probably skip the mountains.

[@furgan8939]

Could I win the bike if I’m in Australia

[@shannandoyle7307]

^

[@backwheelbandits2.0]

You should proply go out in the rain sometimes would be good content and make you a better safer driver in some kinda way..just make ye more cautious and it's fun

[@Helldonyt]

keep up the great content

[@lenny-pm6he]

You need to try a yz125x😎

[@anthonydoyon976]

Yamaha makes the best motors. Regret selling my 14 250f. Gonna get me a 250fx

[@sumpter737]

I hope to win that bike🤞🏼 keep up the good videos!!!✊🏼

[@jankb390]

Try the CRF250RX !!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

We were fully ready to do the Honda, but this bike SMASHED the Honda in the voting.

[@jankb390]

@@DirtBikeChannel it doesn't matter, do the CRF please! haha good video, I love the areas where you drive!

[@supercrossawayoflife4127]

june fifteenth is a monday

[@barneychamorro]

I need a headlight for the FX. What do you recommend?

[@jasonstevens4192]

Barney , baja designs squadron, plug and play!

[@nuthintoprove]

Where is that trail?

[@mediumugly4322]

If you ever have to say something is “just as” good or fast or whatever, you know it’s not true

[@fotikaratasakis9248]

Florida sucks, wish I could ride with you.

[@benny5394]

Hi

[@fitzgeni16]

Tell me why I should give you money to your patreon every month???

[@DirtBikeChannel]

It's only there if people want to help support me because I've added value to their life. Sounds like that isn't the case for you, so I'm cool with that. Pushing 200K subs and less than 200 people think I'm worth a dollar. Sounds like you are not one of the 200 :)

[@lukeadams6366]

first

[@connorklevesahl7846]

Wish Wisconsin had terrain like that