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

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@dougupah8778 21 сағат бұрын

A life time ago I raced a Husqvarna. After I gave that up I predominantly rode street bikes, preferably Triumph's. A few years ago and after seeing all the vids on riding the passes in CO I decided I needed a dual sport or adventure bike, I'm 5'8" 185 so there isn't a adventure bike that I'd take as a gift, I need to be able to touch some terra firma! While looking at some KTM's the salesman said I needed to look at the XT, shorty after that I bought a 2024 XT. I love the thing, I'm over 70 now so I have nothing to prove to anyone, it goes fast enough on the pavement(I can comfortably ride at 70mph) its around 300 lbs so I can easily pick it up, I've had it out in CO this past fall and rode Ophir, Webster, Cinnamon .....passes, Black Bear and Imogene were closed but I'd of taken it there as well. A few years ago I rode BB on a KTM and there was a guy doing it on the TW200, he had no problem and that bike is a bit slower, less powerful then the XT. I wish the XT had as much horse power as the WR250 but the seat height on that bike is 4-5" higher so that's out. I took my bike with no mod's, everything stock and rode some intense passes in CO and had no problem, enough HP, enough clearance, the bike did everything I wanted or needed. It'd be tough to keep up with the Adventure riders because most of those guys are on 6-7 or even 11-1200cc bikes and they can hit the pavement a lot faster then I can but I didn't get this bike to see if I could keep up with bikes on the hardtop. The XT has a reputation for being bullit proof and I don't have time to work on a bike, its probably not built for a guy over 6', I can see where it would get a bit cramped but the seat height is great for short people. I doubt there's a better bike for someone like me that's not looking to set the world on fire anymore but just out to have a good time. I enjoyed your vid and your review of the bike, also showed me some potential riding places! Thanks and just a PS, couldn't you adjust that shifter where it mounts to the transfer case counterclockwise, seems like that would force the shifter lever upwards, just a suggestion, might not be possible but.......

@jjacoby1010 4 ай бұрын

As a CO resident, I really appreciate your commentary as a fellow XT250 owner. Ignore the haters. For the record, I've owned a K650, GS800, GS310, TW200, and ultimately settled on this bike as the perfect one. If it's good enough for Rambo, it's good enough for me!

@56Spookdog 5 ай бұрын

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.

@AdventureMotoSouthwest 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! it really has something to offer for everyone

@zzsup Ай бұрын

Been researching small dual Bikes for a year now , the TW200 and XT250 been leaning toward the TW200 but lately I think the XT250 will suite me better, your review of the XT 250 and Accessories was fantastic and I Feel even more sure now about the XT 250, and I hope you keep making more Video, Thanks Again

@danielnewman3441 3 ай бұрын

I have been racing and riding for 50 years. I got this bike mainly for hitch carrying behind an RV. It has served so many purposes beyond that! Great review. I like the low seat height for tooling around town. I had a street legal WR250 in the past but it was way too tall. I have had a DR650 and enjoyed the extra power however that comes at a cost: Money and extra Lbs.

@bendingthetube 5 ай бұрын

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.

@jaredbauer3058 5 ай бұрын

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...

@JustMe-dv5ix Ай бұрын

Very good. My Wife was born in Reserve and grew ip in Luna Maden name Derrick.. Wonderful country. I have a 2024 XT 250 I bought new late 2023. Good bike does everything I want it to. it will run all day long at 70 plus and hills don't bother it at the least, one thing I run straight Gasoline non ethanol. Been riding since I was eight years old I am 70 now, but still enjoy riding the trails into the mountians mainly to day camp setup my portable Ham radio QRP operation and have fun relaxing making CW contacts. Good video, thank's.

@seawench555 Ай бұрын

Giday, best xt review I've seen on YT. What model is yours, sorry if I missed it. A lot of shorter people have long bodies and shorter legs, and I have to say the first thing most look for is the seat height, I'm not a novice rider, but I still prefer to be able to stand, not flat footed but a descent tread, I want to be able to hold the bike comfortably. The Yamaha xt235 xt250 and xt 350 have been very reliable machines for many years, glad Yamaha have kept manufacturing them except the 350cc shame that. Thanks for sharing really enjoyed it. I'm looking at the C.f. 450mt, really impressed with that bike, lots of my friends have them, had a quick ride an oh yeah something Special. 🇦🇺🤙💯

@jwaller1327 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@robjones2852 3 ай бұрын

This was a very good video: very sound advice, well delivered with interesting visuals. Thank you from Oz.

@Cessna8057F 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for a genuine hands on riding experience review and great advice. I’m 68 years and learning to ride back co7ntry with help from my sons. Cheers!

@toddwmac 3 ай бұрын

Nice review....thanks. My wife and I have been dual sporting for almost 15 years and here little Honda 230 has finally given up. I'm looking at the XT as a replacement and your perspectives were very useful. Now I just need to find one for sale. :)

@jjacoby1010 4 ай бұрын

Small bikes are the best! I went through a similar evolution. I still have my XT250!

@venunair06 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. One of the most pragmatic review and vlog about the XT250 I have come across.

@justcurious8561 2 ай бұрын

Great video Patrick...my name is Patrick also and live south of Albuquerque... there are so many trails in the center part of New Mexico... gonna buy either a klx300 od xt250 soon... maybe I'll see you on the trails sometime.

@OscarCalvete 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@jrodriguez8216 5 ай бұрын

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.

@AdventureMotoSouthwest 4 ай бұрын

thank you, you're welcome!

@jwerner3903 Ай бұрын

Wow what an informative and high quality video. Very balanced yet candid in your viewpoints. I have a TW200 and it doesn’t have enough speed for highways when I have to go on them between trails. I am looking at the XT250 or the Honda CRF 300L. Do you have an opinion about the CRF300L?

@BrianSmith-ql5nj 25 күн бұрын

300 l has very soft suspension. The rally version i dont like. The fairing and all is way too big for the bike. The standard l version is the best. However i got the kawa klx 300, way better suspension with all the same pros as the 300L.

@drakarnir 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@950boy2 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

yes, reliability is so important!

@philipfreeman72 Ай бұрын

I used to use hippo hands in OK . I am thinking about foot boards aluminum with rubber cover that might help your shifter prob.

@zackg6444 2 ай бұрын

Great video brother 👌

@RAF238thCdr84 2 ай бұрын

Put stock foot pegs on and the shifter will work fine with your boots. Common problem when guys put running board sized foot pegs on a dirt bike...

@mikewilliams5659 3 ай бұрын

Got a 2023 XT250..love it. Looking for better off road. Tires especially on front steer tire

@pappaclutch3266 2 ай бұрын

There are many Trail wing tires the 301/302 are not name sakes. For how long they last and the traction they are great! I’ve done it all snow rain mud sand road and I continue to buy these.

@kriskjellquist1758 4 ай бұрын

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!

@AdventureMotoSouthwest 4 ай бұрын

haha! hope you ended up getting the XT for her!

@TonyLara-l5d 4 ай бұрын

Just buy two xt 250s!No regrets! I’ve been riding and raced motocross since 1969 and I love the xt for adv riding!

@jameswerner503 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thank you!

@davehysom2636 2 ай бұрын

How easy is it to remove the tank bag when refueling? Great vid; thanks!

@pureblood5903 5 ай бұрын

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?

@AdventureMotoSouthwest 4 ай бұрын

I believe they are tusk racks, if memory serves. I don't have the info on them anymore, sorry!

@mikem5361 23 күн бұрын

@@AdventureMotoSouthwest Great video, thanks. The rack you have is a Happy Trails rack system, that combines the tubular rack on the back, with the pannier mounts on the side.

@bellyacre1 3 ай бұрын

The revolver shifter is Really Good. I thought the stock shifter was too short. Not sure how high the revolver would go. But, it gives you more room for your boots.

@philipfreeman72 Ай бұрын

Here in Thailand most roads are concrete slabs so not much better than gravel . I was thinking dual sport but found a CB 300f used , also considering eliminator . Got teen girls .