What's the BEST 250 Two Stroke Dirt Bike? - Throwback Two Stroke Garage Build Shootout

In this video, we will be comparing the last generation 250 two stroke models in the Throwback Two Stroke Garage Build Shootout by Lectron Fuel Systems. This was over a year long bike build project where I completely tore down, refurbed, and rebuilt a 2004 CR250, 2006 KX250, 2006 RM250, and a 2005 YZ250. Yes, that includes engines, forks, and shocks as well. Every piece of the bikes was gone through, inspected, cleaned, and/or replaced. The bikes are "themed" after the 2005 AMA Supercross season.
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Please leave a comment below and share any experiences you may have with these bikes, which one is your favorite, which one you'd choose to take home, your favorite rider, or your favorite moment from this epic era in supercross and motocross!
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[@sam.rose.h]

Such an insane project! Can't believe you built all of these, filmed, interviewed and edited. The hardwork definitely paid off. Very impressive 🎉

[@GregHitchko]

Thank you loveee, I couldn't have done it without your support and love through out the whole project. I'm truly so thankful of you ❤

[@scooterbob7885]

Definitely agree that was pretty cool to see I was not expecting that and think it was a huge addition for a true stock comparison! Though idk what's wrong with the red one although never really been a huge fan of the red two strokers 🤣 Respect though!

[@GregHitchko]

@@scooterbob7885 Haha you are the man Scooter Bob, thanks for the kind words. This Part 1 shootout was hectic but a blast at the same time.

[@521mxer]

Greg killed it with this video.! What a day to be apart of. Thanks for doing this for the Moto community!

[@GregHitchko]

Couldn't have killed it without your help and expertise my dude. It was an epic day, glad you were okay from that crash and really looking forward to what we can do in the future!

[@scooterbob7885]

Definitely give you props for getting back up and keeping on riding I could have been a lot worse. I almost broke my spleen in half cuz my 80 bogged out on me before pretty much just like that other than it was kind of more of a double and bad landing

[@adamh3470]

Awesome work Greg !!! I cant believe you restored 4 bikes all together. Your fingers,hands and lower back must have been aching. Good idea keeping the bikes close to stock using the same products. Big pat on the back. Adam…watching from Australia.

[@GregHitchko]

Yeoo! Thanks Adam! True story, I thought it was my brother commenting at first because his name is Adam too hahahaha. I have to say my fingers got the worst as they are still callused from putting on the graphics! Glad to have you on board from Australia, that's really cool. I appreciate the positive comments. Cheers man!

[@shorty48shorty]

mcgrath man what a memory had a poster in my room signed by him. late 90's haha how cool

[@GregHitchko]

That is so badass, still have all of my posters too!

[@KingCast65]

Great stuff! I was never on this level and at 56 frankly my KDX 220 is just fine. But what you did here needs to be done and I appreciate it. Peace.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Christopher, my brother had a KDX200 growing up and I wish we still had that bike!

[@KingCast65]

@@GregHitchko Yup yup!!! I dropped my DT250 in the snow last week setting up a photo shoot and busted the clutch lever so I took the one off the KDX and stuck on it. But it's sunny and dry north of Seattle today so I'm about to swap it back and ride the KDX to my buddy's house he's got a tiny track there LOL kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIiphmSumrV-sJI

[@GregHitchko]

@@KingCast65 that is so awesome! But I've definitely been there done that before with dropping my bike and snapping the clutch lever off haha.

[@LooseCannonRacing]

My dad had a kdx 200 for 10 years, It lasted all ten without any motor problems, except in those ten years he had to change his water pump seal twice. Then went on to sell it still running for twice what he got it for. I saw it up on the market not to long ago and it turns out that it still hasn’t needed a rebuild

[@GregHitchko]

@@LooseCannonRacing those bikes are epic man! They are beasts and run forever. Plus they are so sweet in the trails

[@derekrebel3384]

Those ‘old’ bikes are all 15 years older than my newest 2 stroke. Love seeing them kept alive! Amazing video.

[@GregHitchko]

Hell yeah my dude, definitely have to keep them alive. WAY more to come. I appreciate the support.

[@KentuckySquids]

I actually had the pleasure of owning a 2007 kx250 two stroke, and I’m only 17, the old 250 two strokes are INCREDIBLE! I traded mine for a quad but I definitely plan on buying another one very soon! I miss my kx250 so much!😭

[@JKauffman52]

Where are you located I am planning on selling my 03 KX

[@GregHitchko]

Dang dude that's awesome that you had the KX250. Find a way to trade back for it haha!

[@KentuckySquids]

@@GregHitchko I wish! My mom would scream at me, done scared her enough, but! If I see it for sale again, I’m buying it back😂😂

[@KentuckySquids]

@@JKauffman52 I wanna buy my 07 back, but thank you so much for the offer!

[@GregHitchko]

@@KentuckySquids hahaha that's awesome dude!

[@rebjimj.e.4119]

2 strokes are the greatest. As someone who grew up in the 80s when racetracks smelled like premix they are true race bikes. Cant believe no one in this test had 250 experience. I grew up riding 250s and skipped 125's. I was starting to race open class - 500s when they cancelled that in the mid 90s.

[@GregHitchko]

You’ve got that right! I had a 2003 YZ250 in 2005 after I had a couple CR125’s. That was such an insane bike. Wish I still had it. After that I switched to four strokes. I was young and followed the trend, no denying that they were easier to ride as well!

[@jimbo4203]

Ive had a 78. 83, 89, 05 and two 01's love them cr 's ! Had a few yz250 too

[@GregHitchko]

Right on Jim! I'd love to grab an 01 CR250R, I hear they are awesome. I had an 01 CR125 that I really wasn't impressed with, motor wise.

[@08dangler]

That was super rad 🤟amazing to see the bikes and riders on them hitting the track and getting there perspective 👌what an amazing project and Fantastic job you did greg massive respect 🙏

[@GregHitchko]

Very much appreciated my dude! Really happy with the way it turned out and truly hope it brings value to everyone. With the Honda failing, this will not be the last of this project, working up something for a "part 2".

[@kylevoss208]

Cr fan but they all so good

[@GregHitchko]

They were really all so close!

[@shall671]

All excellent bikes. I mainly rode Hondas, but they all have something good about them. I just love two strokes, plain and simple. Thanks for an excellent video at one of my favorite tracks!

[@evananders9107]

I love this video I’m saddened by the the CR I personally have a 2003 cr250 with a billetron and I had to richen the old girl 2 full turns on the metering rod and about 3-4 turns on the power jet. And she’s happy now but I can say it was insanely lean out of the box. Please give an upon on the CR! Rad video! Thanks 😎

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks for that awesome feedback and insight to your situation with the your CR250 and Billetron! I still think I need to go richer on the other bikes with the billetron as well but obviously no big deal since it literally takes minutes. Love how easy it is to adjust. I will for sure keep you updated on the Honda, I'll have a whole video for it. Plan is to get and OEM cylinder back on that baby without a sleeve. So definitely more content to come!

[@mtnseekerone]

I live with a guy that was a pro moto guy. Built a bunch of 125,s and says we are all going to relearn how to turn. Now he wants to trade them for a RV to park out in NV. So we have something to look forward to Desert style. I love him but he drives me crazy. I’m a 60 year old that loves the tough enduro shit. Him a full on let’s hit the whoops all day. Lmao

[@mtnseekerone]

He’s 64

[@GregHitchko]

Haha! This is great Mark! The two strokes really make you relearn how to turn, I know I had to teach myself how to turn them again after being on the fourstrokes for so long. Enjoy the desert! Such fun riding out in those type of conditions.

[@Mountain_Yeti]

Oh shit, didn’t expect to see Hayden in this. Hell yeah 🤘

[@GregHitchko]

Haha yeahh buddy! He was a great addition to the squad.

[@traditionlifeandculture]

Bro, I just want to say THANK YOU for this amazing project!!! nothing like it bro. Suzuki guy but man that Honda bro!!! Despite the problem.

[@GregHitchko]

You the man HE! Thank you for the kind words and truly glad you enjoyed it. Brings back some memories eh? I think I may just be a suzuki guy now. No wonder why we couldn't keep up with you back then when you had the RM! Yayayaya. But seriously, I was like, how is that dude sooo fast. Now I know why!

[@wetdookie3808]

If the Suzuki had the Yamaha engine it would be the best bike. That Suzuki feels so planted in the corners and gives you the confidence to go fast while Cornering, although the stock motor revs out too quickly and feels slow

[@GregHitchko]

It would be really cool to be able to do that, shit they are basically the same cylinder pretty much! A little top to compliment that bottom and the zook would be killer.

[@EvanField6380]

All I raced was two strokes and I always loved the Honda and Suzuki from this Era

[@GregHitchko]

Right on! Did you ever ride the KX or YZ?

[@ride208]

There we go. Thanks for the link not sure why youtube didn't show this instead of the other video, here's what happened,. Thanks Greg and congrats on the beautiful bikes you built. Can't wait for more.. I've got a bunch of bikes and want to start a channel with my son, on building and riding.

[@GregHitchko]

That would be SO awesome, and what a cool thing to do with your son. Sounds like a great foundation for a channel.

[@phoenixarizona8441]

2 strokes are awesome my first Bike was a Yamaha 175 2 stroke now I have a Yamaha Raptor 660R Yamaha 600cc twin 2 stroke

[@GregHitchko]

They are so rad! But damn, I can't imagine how hard that 600cc twin must rip!

[@MX109MX]

Excellent video, Greg. Hope to be done with my 1998 Honda CR125 build soon.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my dude! Bet your 125 is going to turn out so sick!

[@javelinsrule293]

Very cool shootout! I think there is still a lot of fun to be had with those bikes. I have an 03 RM 250 fun bike!

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my man! Definitely so much fun to be had on these two strokes still. Have to keep them alive as they start to become more obsolete! Enjoy that 03 RM!

[@williebarz196]

Question for you. I’m looking into purchasing a rm 2003 125. It has a new top & bottom end also new restyle kit. What’s your opinion should I purchase? Or hold out on it?

[@GregHitchko]

@@williebarz196 if the price is right, I'd snag it up my man! That would be a great pick up. Harder to find these 125s lately! Great bike!

[@williebarz196]

@@GregHitchko trying to gage what a good price would be but he’s asking for around $3200

[@javelinsrule293]

@@williebarz196 I don't know of the condition overall, but it would be a fun bike to have!

[@MegaStreet11]

My bro just snagged the KX and we ARE PUMPED!

[@GregHitchko]

That you Skyler!? Dude I’m so pumped for him and you (so you can rip it too) haha.

[@MegaStreet11]

@@GregHitchko rode it on Sunday and it was super fun. You just smile while you ride it.

[@GregHitchko]

@@MegaStreet11 that brings a smile to my face knowing that it did yours, love that bike 🙌🏼

[@sendaaja8809]

Wow, this was sick!

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my dude! Much appreciated

[@soggymanturtle]

You are a legend man!

[@GregHitchko]

Haha nahh you the man Kyle! New baby has had the Part 2 shootout editing tied up but hopefully get it out in a week or two!

[@johnfillingham5291]

Great Video Greg. I’m looking forward to the Honda investigation. I am currently doing a 2003 CR250 and exactly the same thing happened. Apparently a sleeve barrel is a no go on the CR, the piston seized in the sleeve. I was panicking at the cost of a barrel as they are silly money on eBay. Turns out the Honda main dealership can get then in a few weeks from Japan £300 🤷‍♂️ easy. Good luck with the next episode 🙏💪

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks John! No way! That is super interesting to hear that you basically had the same issue. Relieves me a little bit of the installation guilt but you still never know. Glad you were able to find a cylinder, they are SUPER rare for the 03/04 right?! My plan is to find an OEM cylinder as well, I wanted to go that route in the first place but there were zero available at the time I needed it. That's why I went a full resleeve. Makes for interesting content for sure! Keep me posted about how your experience goes with the new oem cylinder!

[@Mkbary9]

I had to re sleeve my 03 an 04 cr250s. Both had a cracked exhaust port bridge. US Chrome did the work. I couldn't find any new cylinders at the time.

[@GregHitchko]

@@Mkbary9 How did that sleeve work out for you?

[@Mkbary9]

@@GregHitchko running strong

[@МаксимЧебан-м6х]

@@GregHitchkowhat clearance between the piston and sleeve?

[@gnagsaar_]

Amazing dude! just amazing! Form building to shootout 🥰 THANK YOU🥰

[@GregHitchko]

You the man Glenn!! Thank YOU for the support.

[@abahpetualang3206]

Mantap sekali atraksi motor cros di medan extrim, sukses kawan🙏

[@samac_schnitzers3454]

Great video I was suprised about the bad news for the Honda

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks man! We will get it back up and running for an even better part 2.

[@gripitandripit7957]

Great video man love all your videos and builds and with how much time and work you put into your channel you definitely deserve a lot more subscribers I always get excited when you post because its gonna be a sick build or great information and always high quality and good editing

[@GregHitchko]

Hells yeahh, I always appreciate the feedback my dude! It really does help to make sure that I am moving in the right direction with the things I am doing or not. Super pumped to bring value to you and others, that's the goal. Always try to keep it real too. We've got some cool things to come with the behind the scenes footage from the shootout so you guys can really see how it went down, and investigation of the honda!

[@user-vx7zl6kp9m]

That is so awesome. My heart skipped when I saw all those bike sitting next to eachother.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks dude! It's a pretty awesome sight to see. I still have to stop and stare for a second each time I go into the garage haha.

[@br6dk]

early 00’s forever!

[@GregHitchko]

You can say that again!

[@poullinneberg7041]

I had the suk yam and Honda im am a Honda fan but the suki is my nr 1 But i have a Yamaha now with portet 300athena kit and that tips but in 250cc deff the suki

[@GregHitchko]

Dude I am really curious how those 300 kits are, would love to try one eventually.

[@Digimanis]

Two strokes for ever!!!!

[@GregHitchko]

FORR EVERRR!

[@MooreDmax05]

Awesome video! But who else kept pausing to hear if someone was shooting a gun near you?

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my dude! SO funny you mention that because there were people blasting off guns near by. I didn't noticed it when we were doing the discussion but I was made aware afterward by my wife haha.

[@Imthewestwelder]

your not alone. I rebuild a 2003 cr250 and it only last 2 hours of run time until the exhaust bridge broke AGAIN

[@GregHitchko]

Oh no!! I've heard that the exhaust bridges are fragile in those models as well. Super frustrating for sure.

[@stscameron34]

Awesome

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my man!

[@shrimdaddym]

Immediately subscribed in like 2 seconds lmao

[@GregHitchko]

Haha you the man Matthew! Stoked to have you on board 🙌🏼

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

I remember the shootouts. Honda: Top Fuel engine, Model T suspension. Suzuki: Turns inside anyone. Headhakes like a wet dog. Kawasaki: So stable a train couldnt derail it. Yamaha: Doesnt have any bad habits, but doesnt really shine anywhere either.

[@GregHitchko]

Where were you when we shot this video lol! It's so interesting that they all have their specific traits of what they do well and what they don't. I do believe that's why it's so hard to beat that Yamaha at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing Dr!

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Time for an Open Class shootout next! You can have the usual suspects (CR500 & KX500, YZ490) as well as the KTM500 (or 540...or 550) and the ATK604 4-stroke as well as their 406 2-stroke. Ohlins/Noleen used to make a 360 big bore kit for the YZ250, so maybe something similar to that too thrown into the mix, or maybe a Maico if you can find one...

[@rainerzufall1521]

2 stroke 4 life

[@GregHitchko]

Long live the two stroke!

[@justinwinkeler8653]

I subscribe because of the work you put into this video! I just found your page! But man yess sirrr…chad reed was my idol growing up..I wore the number 22 every year I played baseball! Yea ima yammie man! But I’m curious about the ktm 250…it’s different and I like the orange(being a Clemson fan)

[@GregHitchko]

Right on Justin, that's awesome man, I greatly appreciate the sub. This project was a blast, I know where I can improve next time for sure. CR22 was the main reason why my personal number (226) has 22 in it lol. I originally ran 122 but once I started racing, 122 was already taken, so 226 was the next best option. Reedy/Bryner combo lol. I'm curious about the KTM250 SX as well. Would have been really interesting to compare that but 4 bikes at one time was just enough haha

[@jpaul5387]

I feel the same about my 03 Kawasaki KX250 and 03 Honda CR250R. Both still original besides a fatty pipe and r304 shorty on the KX250 and tires. I feel I’m sitting in the KX250 and it is light, easy to turn and flick around like a 125 and I can put both feet down flat. With the Honda i feel like I’m on top of it & doesn’t seem to want to turn like many ppl say. It’s extremely stable but I feel like I need to work corners harder and it’s a little awkward. Love both and won’t sell em. Just got offered 4500 for the Honda yesterday and said no thanks lol

[@GregHitchko]

It's wild to feel the differences between them right! It's still so awesome to hear that they are pretty much original besides the pipe and tires. Never sell them!

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

Awesome !

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my man!

[@truthbetold8425]

Interesting however nobody pushed these bikes hard enough to really get a sense of what they can and cant do..... When you push these bikes to the edge, the Suzuki definitely is the bike that enters and corners the best - very aggressive point and squirt. The Yamaha's are famous for the front wheel washing out when cornering hard - something the Suzuki will never do. The Honda's corner well, but in whoops are famous for the rear becoming unstable resulting in tank slapping. The Kawasaki is an excellent stable bike all the way around. The final verdict - the Suzuki had the best suspension front rake, wheel base and frame geometry to this day - it is by far the best, most aggressive, go where you point it bike ever built. Thats why you see Travis Pastrona riding RM's.

[@nathansumerlin8391]

Too bad on the Honda, killer video nun the less. Iron liners tune a touch richer than plated, the plated cylinder will make more power, and the 03 makes more peak and the 05-07 have better bottom end. The fact they make the Yamaha still and you can get big bores makes it extremely appealing

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Nathan! Sucks I couldn't find an 04 OEM cylinder for the Honda at the time of rebuild, hence me having to go with the sleeve. From a ton of comments on the video already, seems like the CRs are not a fan of the sleeve. Lesson learned! That is badass about the Yamaha though which makes it such an appealing option for any two stroke enthusiast these days.

[@ReefyBmx]

2stroke all the way!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

Very weird the Suzuki had better low end over the Yamaha being the YZ was known for having more torque than the rest. Had to be gearing.

[@GregHitchko]

They were definitely close for sure but the zook takes the cake down low, you can feel it instantly. Takes a little bit more oomph to get that YZ to go but once you get it going, hang on, it's a blast.

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@GregHitchko so weird because it’s the exact opposite of what they are known for. The Suzuki was known for being a bit more snappy the YZ very broad. The engines are very similar being Suzuki was said to have copied Yamahas engine. They was definitely right about the Kawasaki being all on or nothing.

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

amazing video effort and bike build effort if it was sleeved and not replated its really hard to get enough piston to bore clearance and proper exhaust port relief. in my testing sleeve vs plating - sleeve 2 hp worse as well when all set up right

[@GregHitchko]

Thank you! That's some super valuable information about the sleeve compared to replating. Still need to dive into it, but I'l have to share some pictures with you to see what you think! I would have liked to have gone OEM cylinder, but it already had a sleeve in there that needed work and there were no OEM cylinders available at the time I needed it! Hence the resleeve. Keep you posted!

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

@@GregHitchko dealing with used bikes is always a challenge. Hopefully it can be fixed relatively cheaply. The other thing to consider is a thermostat specifically for the sleeved motor. The heat transfer from sleeve to cyl is very poor - so the alum doesn’t heat up as much and expand even though the sleeve gets hot.

[@shorty48shorty]

wher are you new mexico?

[@GregHitchko]

This is in Mesquite, Arizona! North west part

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

Insane amount of money and time

[@GregHitchko]

Without the help and support of the companies involved, I simply could not have made it happen 🙏🏼

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

@@GregHitchko makes sense

[@ls1_cammeroh]

We need 2 strokes

[@GregHitchko]

I second that notion my dude!

[@chrisr.1391]

Feel free to ship the KX to me. 👍

[@GregHitchko]

Can never have too many KX's right, Chris? haha

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

If you don't go with the YZ - You're Wrong

[@GregHitchko]

Dude that bike is NO joke!

[@Mkbary9]

Fix the Honda and do another show with another group of riders, not that they were bad.

[@GregHitchko]

I will for sure be fixing the Honda for a round 2!

[@panic-revv85]

Stock carbs would have made it a better match.

[@jamesstuart5580]

What track is this?

[@jamesstuart5580]

later in the video you mention it's Mesquite. Can't believe I never rode there. Grew up in Idaho and Utah, track looks amazing. Pretty sure I drove past it every year to see Vegas SX in 06 and 07

[@GregHitchko]

@@jamesstuart5580 You should definitely hit it up if you can, such a blast to ride!

[@jamesstuart5580]

@@GregHitchko I live in Alabama now. I've just shipped my RM250 out. It's sat for 10 years..... I'm a little worried at what will need done to get it running... I've watched your tear down video - I'm just not as knowledgeable or skilled, might have to pay a mechanic.

[@GregHitchko]

@@jamesstuart5580 no way, that's ironic because I live in Mississippi now! How much time is on the bike do you think? In terms of the motor.

[@kylerworthen4847]

Dang it the Honda would’ve whooped em

[@GregHitchko]

We will get that thing back up and running, and do a part 2. That is for sure! Very curious how it'll line up against the others!

[@2StrokeMichael]

Where’s the ktm ;)

[@GregHitchko]

Your garage haha! Thinking about adding a newer one for a part 2 of this shootout to compare the old bikes with the new technology.

[@reedgalbraith6508]

Broke down.. ktm= kick till Monday

[@scottc4433]

You forgot a ktm

[@GregHitchko]

Haha SHIT, looks like I have to do it all over again.

[@Thebassguru84]

Ktm wasn’t part of the big 4 back then

[@Thepianobird]

they sucked in 05.

[@darrenvenditti2593]

Why on this Earth would you use a steel sleeve? Replating Nikasil is so much better all the way around. Hayden is lucky, this is why you trust your instincts and stop when you feel something is not right! Im sure the second seize caused way more damage to the motor and almost killed himself!

[@scottc4433]

@@Thepianobird they were still there tho. I had an 01 and it was a ripper

[@silkynormal5034]

Bring back the old/normal plastics!! Every bike just seams like a ripoff of the 07 ktm's and onwards! Bring back the two strokes with its own class!

[@GregHitchko]

Hell yeah, that's why I kept them with the OEM plastics, not the biggest fan of the restyle kits they have these days. We need a petition for a two stroke class for sure!!

[@dylancoric1194]

Wait, he went from a 125 two stroke to a 150 four stroke? … the 125 two bang was way more powerful

[@sneedgoon]

the L & R audio is reversed

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

I think she was lean.

[@GregHitchko]

For sure had to go richer on them all!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@GregHitchko I thought you said in the video you was going leaner on the Honda?? Did you end up having to go more towards rich after you got it going? Or is it still down? Also I heard you say something about getting a genuine cylinder? What cylinder was on it?? Definitely OEM if at all possible. and definitely get it plated if needed.

[@GregHitchko]

@@jacobhendrickson8935 The first couple days we took out the Honda before the shootout, it was running rich for sure so we leaned it out a little bit. So the reason why I went with a sleeve was because it already had a sleeve in it that needed some work. Unfortunately, there were no OEM cylinders available for sale at the time of the rebuild. The only option for me was to get it resleeved back to the stock bore, definitely not ideal. But grabbing an OEM cylinder for the rebuild to do a part 2 shootout!

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@GregHitchko well at least your getting one for the second rebuild. It’s such a shame Honda is not keeping parts around to keep them going. I got so unbelievably lucky, I’ve always been a die hard Yamaha fan and they kept the YZ250.

[@GregHitchko]

@@jacobhendrickson8935 Right? You'd think they try and keep some more parts in stock, especially with the demand for them that has been picking up as of the last few years. Hard to beat the YZ for that very reason. No problem finding oem or aftermarket parts, at least they are more accessible than the others.

[@motormossvlogs1450]

Honda prolly broke crank.them cranks suck

[@mustknowinfo2001]

Stock exhaust on the yz has way more bittom if you want more

[@GregHitchko]

Interesting great to know, I'd love to compare back to back!

[@mustknowinfo2001]

@@GregHitchko pro circuit gives it 3 more hp on top but it loses more than 1 hp in the bottom and mid. Fmf gives it a 1.7 hp boost in the mid, the stock pipe at least had the most bottom but less mid and top vs the fmf/pro circuit

[@331moto]

How does this guy only have 4k subscribers?? He put a ton of work into the builds and channel!

[@GregHitchko]

Haha thanks my dude! Slowly building that foundation. I appreciate the kind words.

[@85Gute]

Here 2 years later and he almost at 14k subscribers 🤘

[@mikebrown41182]

Super happy for you dude! For me the Kawasaki and the rm is my favorite just by the look. I feel like there is a comeback for them, and if the general public demands them, well see the manufactures wake up. Hope you figure out the Honda aswell.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks mate! How badass would it be if these manufacturers caught on and decided to reproduce their two strokes. That would be the day. Have to keep making noise like this!

[@metalrob69]

There's nothing like a 2 stroke 4 strokes suck...!!

[@GregHitchko]

Haha long live the two stroke Robert!

[@xipingpooh5783]

I purchased an 02 RM250 new 20 years ago and it is the best motocross bike I have ever owned. I still own it and ride it, it is going to be with me until my sons get it when I’m dead and gone👍🏼

[@GregHitchko]

WOW that is so badass that you still have that bike from the day you bought it. Who knew how valuable and in demand they would be today. Very cool!

[@jaiteal5087]

Same here got one for my brother brand new low hour just an fmf full system the power is amazing

[@fermcmetz]

Amazing job, congrats! It's a shame wich happenned with the Honda but nonetheless, the video is a blast! I have a RM '08 100% stock and It's the best purchase I've ever made.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my dude! Man that is awesome about the 2008 that you have, a unicorn for sure! We will get the Honda fixed and get back at it.

[@mxracer158]

Great video. Grew up racing two strokes and you guys just helped me off the fence about getting another one. Now the hard part. Congrats on getting all those bikes back on the track. They all looked great. Personally I'd choose the Suzuki.

[@GregHitchko]

Dude that is so awesome to hear! Just trying to share the stoke for two strokes and keep them alive. If I were to race, I'm a big fan of that RM, and the YZ is a close second.

[@mxracer158]

@@GregHitchko my last two stroke was an 06 YZ 250. Great bike.

[@chrisr.1391]

Awesome video… great sound and cool to hear feedback from the riders.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Chris! Really glad you enjoyed it man.

[@jerryiwanski256]

Awesome job Greg!!! Thanks to you and your buddy Cameron I now have a RM125 and RM 250 in the garage I will be rebuilding UGH LOL!!

[@GregHitchko]

Hahaha dude YES!!! That is seriously so rad to hear, I love that shit because Cameron is the one that got me so jacked up on doing rebuilds. Keep me posted on them, Jerry, I'm jealous of that RM125 you've got there! Very cool community everyone is building behind these bike builds.

[@babylonhobbiesandfpv4862]

Just got a 2022 yz250, have just come across from yz450f and I gotta say I love the feel and performance of the yz250 way more than the yz450f in retrospect the yz450f made me a lazy rider have to discipline myself to stand up again on the 250, and the stroke is more exillerating to ride the 450f is kinda boring and uneventful, almost puts me to sleep riding the 450f whereas the 250 gets my adrenaline going and works my whole body ! Over all after riding both for a long time yz250 all day!

[@521mxer]

Thats whats up!

[@GregHitchko]

Heck yeah dude, love that you broke down the 450 vs 250, what year is the 450? It's wild how the two stroke just get's your blood pumping way more.

[@robbieporter1612]

I have both machines as well mate I like both but I do like yz 25o as a chill out machines

[@mmazz30]

I only got onboard after the last bike rebuild start video and subbed even though the RM had trouble starting. Great video Greg and it proves that everyone has different opinions, styles, likes etc.....but one thing is clear.....2 strokes are fun, cheap, and make you a better rider, all of which mx, enduro, trials are about....having fun! I got out of bikes 20 years ago riding 2 bangers and then bought a WR450F and it made me a lazy rider and got bored with it in 12 months.....went back to 2 strokes.....just so much fun. Great video 👍👍👍

[@GregHitchko]

Right on dude! You couldn't have said it any better, they are simply awesome machines. I'm familiar with the older WR250F's and I know those are literally like tractors so I can only imagine how that 450 was! What two smoke did you end up picking up?

[@mmazz30]

@@GregHitchko ended up restoring an Suzuki 1978 RM125C and a couple of PE175s, 81 and 82, plus retro fitted another PE175 engine into a blown up 1985 RM125F.....I like my air cooled bikes and fiddling with them. Will get a more modern 2 banger sooner.

[@GregHitchko]

@@mmazz30 that is so cool! If parts are hard to get for the models that I built, I can't imagine for those bikes. My brother had a 77 RM125 back in the day as his first "big bike." Really wish we didn't get rid of that thing....

[@shoes121255]

This turned out awesome. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see what's next. Can we get more vapor blasting videos? They're always so satisfying. I'd like to see a comparison of the HTMR vs the victor bared v3 products. I'm curious which works better and is a better value.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my dude! There will be more vapor blasting for sure. I'll see what I can put together in the future. It really is so satisfying to see the before and after.

[@christophersuttonsr5688]

Yo the absolute worse place to have a bike lock up

[@GregHitchko]

Yeahhh...not good at all my dude! Luckily he was okay 🙏🏼

[@vincentconte6028]

sadly, a sleeve usually always fails because the clearance needs to be more since the sleeve gets way hotter, typical sleeve failure. however, such a GREAT Video! thanks Greg!!

[@GregHitchko]

It really is such a bummer! I should have double checked the piston to wall clearance and ring gap BUT I trusted that it was fine since the shop who put the new sleeve in said they matched it piston and rings I gave them. Lesson learned to always double check things, even when a shop says that it's good to go!

[@mattstewart2750]

@@GregHitchko Never sleeve them, send them to Millennium Technologies. Great restorations though!

[@doobyboy21]

41 year old ! Got rid of my 2nd RM 250 (2001) last spring cause of my back... Man growing older suck ! The urge to get another bike is always there !

[@GregHitchko]

Go buy it back haha! Hopefully your back ins't too bad that it keeps you off the bike permanently. Those RM's are gold for sure.

[@jaiteal5087]

That feeling never goes away

[@zook_291]

It’s sad to see what happened to the Honda, it was my personal favorite and I would like to see an update with it.

[@GregHitchko]

I know right! Don't worry, the plan is to get a part 2, bigger and better, now knowing what happened to the CR.

[@benfarr6049]

My friends and I got bored with 4 strokes a few years ago and have went through many two strokes. New and old, my favorite is my 2006 rm250. Only one I havent ridden is a kx250 no one has really wanted to rebuild a kx that I know.

[@GregHitchko]

That is so rad Ben! Definitely aligns with the way I feel about all of these bikes as well. Thanks for sharing that input, super cool to hear other people's opinions on them. Cheers

[@VincentAmbrosioSalad]

I hope the great algorithm blesses you with views

[@GregHitchko]

Haha thanks man, it's got some great traction so far. As long as this video provides value and entertainment to everyone, that's all I can ask for 🙏🏼

[@theboogieman401]

My 04 cr85 is more stiff and has more low end and my kx85 2014 has more power bottom and top bc of the 6th gear but just feels better and i sit in less then the cr but could bc a gap in years obv

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks for sharing that breakdown between the different 85's my dude. That info is money!

[@cbh148]

Mad respect. Pics of these bikes together are poster-worthy. ‘05 truly is a stellar lineup in supercross.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my dude! Such an epic era in moto and supercross!

[@charo4792]

250 rm 😍❤ je l'aime tellement

[@GregHitchko]

Oui Oui! Love the RM

[@Thefailcycle]

Hondas are just not reliable. No big deal. The other bikes look and are done really well!

[@GregHitchko]

We will be grabbing an OEM cylinder and give this shootout another shot that's for sure. Thanks Seth!

[@VarnerVisions]

Out of these bikes it’s the Suzuki for me

[@GregHitchko]

I have to agree with you on that!

[@justiningle8884]

Yamaha is banging bud, love them all though, the pipes are so sweet

[@GregHitchko]

That Yamaha is such a fun bike! I appreciated the kind words Justin, thanks 💨

[@rockstarbmf9595]

Instantly sub'd!!! This is awesome man! Keep it up!

[@GregHitchko]

Much appreciated my dude! Glad you enjoyed the content, more to come and glad to have you on the train!

[@davidwelch40]

Hey Greg, this is David With 2006 Suzuki RM-250 CARMICHAEL EDITION. With less than 10 hrs. . What yr. Is your Kawi KX-250 , 2007 ?? 👍🏻👌🏻

[@GregHitchko]

Hell yeah David, so cool that you have that bike. The KX is actually a 2007!

[@davidwelch40]

@@GregHitchko I got it now, lol !! 2007 KX-250 #226 is now # 259 . Man I love that bike. I'm a kawi guy. Got 2020 KX-450 . LOVE TO HAVE THAT TO MATCH, LOL ???

[@GregHitchko]

@@davidwelch40 Yess exactly! I just transformed that chevy trucks bike! That's rad, wish I had a new 450 like that, and the two stroke to match haha

[@davidwelch40]

@@GregHitchko H ow much would you sell the kx 250, if you had it on the market. Just curious?? Thanks budd .

[@GregHitchko]

@@davidwelch40 Man that is a great question, I haven't enough time into that thought to give you a legitimate answer lol.

[@sasquatch470z6]

I love all the bikes great job 😁 if I were to pick one it would be the kawi love the way you sit inside it and not on top of it

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks my man! The KX is such a fun bike. Wild how the difference in the rider triangle makes such an impact.

[@andrewtorgerson6143]

back when things were great

[@GregHitchko]

Ayeee those were some good times dude!

[@garethfabian2824]

What year was the yahmaha I believe it was the only bike that the year was never mentioned.

[@GregHitchko]

It was a 2005!

[@bretwagner818]

Good job Greg and crew. All the bikes turned out really cool. To bad for the ole Honda. As a fellow Vet rider riding and racing in that era…. Very refreshing video. Thanks the viewing pleasure.

[@GregHitchko]

Thanks Brett, much appreciated man. Stoked you were able to relate. We will get the Honda going again for a part 2 for sure!

[@terryrasor5495]

Let me know if y’all are interested in an 05 RM 250.. I’ll be selling mine

[@GregHitchko]

Right on! That's a gem of a bike right there. Email me the details and some pictures Terry! [e-mail] or message me on instagram @greghitchko

[@billythomas5056]

Greg this is just so epic. Well done again.

[@GregHitchko]

Much appreciated Billy, stoked you enjoyed it! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@nissan_6828]

Currently in the proccess of getting my RM250 fixed, has some work to do as sadly it was a little clapped but hope to get her going again as it’s been a dream and I’m working hard to make it come through

[@GregHitchko]

The good thing about that is that you're reviving a sad bike, that's what's up! It's up to you and everyone to bring these bikes back to life and keep them alive so that's awesome dude. Pumped for you to get it back up and running again!

[@nissan_6828]

@@GregHitchko yup, the case has some crack in it which worries me but I hope I’ll figure it all out, I would choose an RM over a new bike, it’s all about feel not just how new it is, I love the bikes you build and honestly they give me some more motivation to build my own!

[@WildStyleWorks]

i have started mx about a 1 and a half year ago and i got myself a Suzuki RM250 fromm 1997 and i love her. i was allways a 2 stroke guy, i just love hte ring ding ding, or with the bigger bikes rong dong dong 🤣 just put in a new piston. the biggest size out there. now i hope she gets back to her nasty power. if i ever have enough money, i would love to rebuild her comletely form ground up. but for now she has to go to the track as is. i go about once or twice a week and it is just great. 2 stroke will never dye!!! i would also love to get a 2022 or 23 yz 125, they are great, i had the chance to testride a 2022 125 and also a 250. nice video. great bikes!

[@WildStyleWorks]

Dude, you really got way to less subs, your channel is way better then mine, but you just got double the subs, thats really sad. i hope you can get a push somehow. maybe try to make a coop with a bigger channel like dirtniron or some other good channel. good luck!

[@DariusBarazandeh]

Amazing work guys. Fantastic

[@GregHitchko]

Much appreciated Darius 🙏🏼

[@DariusBarazandeh]

@@GregHitchko I love all those bikes ...and the fact you REBUILT them all is truly amazing. I really like that Suzuki...been drawn to the 250 cc two strokes Zukis... lately! Love it! Do you still have them all?

[@GregHitchko]

@@DariusBarazandeh Yessir, I still have them all! With the CR blowing up, I'd like to do a second version of the shootout. I think that zook has me jumping ship from my beloved green machine haha