Yamaha XT250 Comprehensive Review and Light ADV build - best bike for BDR and moto camping?

Welcome to my comprehensive review of the Yamaha XT250, where I delve into whether or not this is the best bike for Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR) and moto camping! Maybe it is great! Maybe it sucks! You'll have to watch and find out.
In this video, we cover:
Detailed XT250 Review: Performance, specs, and overall ride experience.
Light ADV Build: Custom modifications and accessories to enhance your adventure rides.
BDR and Moto Camping Performance: How it packs and performs from actual sections filmed on the BDR!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:58 What is the BDR?
2:22 Specs that matter
2:44 where I'm coming from as a rider
4:00 great view
4:15 compromises
5:44 Backstory (Bike is from CO)
9:28 Handling/wind protection
11:23 low seat height benefits
13:54 Ergos visual/standing position
14:48 Fuel Range
17:13 Stock tires
20:36 Suspension
22:06 Top speed/power
29:00 Comparable bikes
30:20 Mods and Walkaround
39:33 How is it for BDR/Motocamping?
Why the XT250?The XT250 stands out for its versatility, durability, and performance, as well as light weight and low seat height. But, is it too small for big miles and BDR riding?
Gear and Accessories Featured (not affiliate links, just gear I like):
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[@56Spookdog]

Probably one of the better XT reviews I’ve watched on KZbin. It’s not a beginner bike for me it’s an easy to handle older age bike for me.

[@kriskjellquist1758]

Man, you are way too reasonable and content..... you must do mods, spend BIG money, push it to the XXXXXXTreme!!!!! Great vid. Probably buying a XT250 for my wife soon and I just know I'm gonna like it too much!

[@jrodriguez8216]

Love this video, I have considered this bike for me for all of the comments you so nicely outlined, however I am waiting for the Honda 300 LS only because I love the looks of the Honda. You know how that is some bikes just speak to you for whatever reason. Thank you so much. This is very nice review. Looking forward to see the next one.

[@jwaller1327]

I bought one of these, but an older, carburetor model, for my teenage daughter to learn on. She ended up not liking riding a motorcycle, so it became my bike. I used it a lot off road as a trail bike. But where I live, in the Texas hill country, some of the back roads have a 75 mph speed limit and I couldn't keep up and didn't always have an opportunity to get out of the way. I decided it was probably unsafe to keep it if I was going to be dual sport riding in my area. So I traded it in for a CRF450L. On paper, the CRF is way more capable and a better bike. But I would say for riding around town and slow speed riding on back roads, the XT250 was more fun. Not taking anything away from the CRF but it requires more attention and commitment, making it a harder bike to ride. I sometimes miss the XT and think it's great for how you're using it.

[@AdventureMotoSouthwest]

I'll bet that 450 is a blast though! But yes, I really like how light this thing is, but you're right that it does not belong on the interstate for sure

[@user-dv7hb2sc9m]

I've been doing an in-depth look into dual sport bikes & this little bike has held its own - it's a standout bike that many pass up but I do like her. I'm saving still so I'm still open minded about this one. I like air-cooled too, call me old fashioned - OLD !! It would be true but ty for the video.... peace

[@jaredbauer3058]

Some of the best XT250 content I've come across to date. Well done. I have other bikes as well, but love my XT and shall never be separated. Looking forward to more...

[@bendingthetube]

Thorough, intelligent review. I bought one of these for my wife but I borrow it a lot and ride it more than she does. A great, economical, adequate ADV bike.

[@OscarCalvete]

I rode from Kentucky to Panama this year and no problems. I don't need to go fast. It is very reliable and a great bike if you don't carry a motel with you.

[@AdventureMotoSouthwest]

wow, now that is a long ride... good to know the xt can do it just fine!

[@drakarnir]

Great video!!! I just got myself a 2024 XT250 to learn to ride on and i feel the same as you so far. Great bike and again great quality video.

[@AdventureMotoSouthwest]

hey thanks!! Enjoy the new bike, and maybe it is one that you can always keep alongside any future bikes you might get!

[@pureblood5903]

Nice review. I think those might be DMO pegs. Not in production any more. Any chance on contacting the PO to get the MFG of that rack?

[@950boy2]

Can't beat the XT. Bought one for my wife and i ended up using it more than her. It's so fun to use and light and always starts on the button

[@AdventureMotoSouthwest]

yes, reliability is so important!

[@samuelmcleod3492]

Was enjoying your video until the Tinkerbell soundtrack got to me quarter of the way through..just saying☺️

[@kirrisbillis1360]

It's a trail bike

[@mikebrubaker6556]

Dude, what the heck are you carrying that you need all that luggage?