Yamaha YZ250FX and Sherco 300 SEF Factory Back to Back

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When you ride these bikes back to back you really learn one thing. The Sherco is great in the slower stuff and the YZ250FX is great in the faster stuff. They are kind of built for different purposes. If I’m going to ride really fast and flowing stuff, I’d take the YZ250FX. If it is slower more technical terrain, I’d take the Sherco 300 SEF.
Both are great bikes, but you have to pick your poison here.
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[@edgerat]

I don't think many bikes make you giggle like the FX does.

[@erikk.2435]

The Sherco SEF 300 Factory is designed to have the torque and “lug-ability” of a big bike like a 450 or 500. With the maneuverability and handling of a small bike like a 250. That’s why it’s not gonna be quite as “snappy” as a smaller 250. But it’s also gonna make it easier to handle and more forgiving. Especially in the tight technical stuff.

[@MatthewC137]

My 2020 YZ450 is probably snappier than that 250, especially right off the bottom. It's too explosive for a lot of situations. I'm sure the lightweight titanium valves help it to rev so quickly.

[@ericc90]

You ride the most awesome single track I've ever seen! I need to move where you are

[@Jj12915]

+1 I was thinking the same lol. Nothing even remotely close to that where I live in Maine (that I am aware of) on public land at least. And the mountains.... awesome.

[@mlviale]

I agree too, what incredible country!

[@PFSlash]

Welcome to Utah!

[@robh3267]

Utah has a lot of diverse terrain to ride and amazing scenery if you ever get a chance go there and ride it's worth the trip and this is coming from someone who lives and rides in northern California which also has some great riding.

[@ROZAY305BOSS]

@@robh3267 i agree! I'm in Nor Cal as well and need to make it out there.

[@joeshawley1626]

Great content as always! For a chang of pace on bikes give a look at the YZ125X. I think you may be surprised at how capable it is..

[@robh3267]

Love the intro on this video I'm a big fan of your drone footage as far as dirt bikes go I would say it's probably the best on KZbin nice work Kyle.

[@dirtbikesicehockey4788]

The opening soundtrack got my attention. Dude, you're having too much fun. I'm so jealous

[@Bsteazy]

You can noticeably hear the difference in how the motors, great video.

[@willthethrill4073]

I remember you also being super excited about the Yamaha yz250x 2 stroke. Bet this 4 stroke is fun too! Love seeing your Yamaha videos. And love the yz250x!

[@motorifico]

I had a chance to ride a 2020 SEF 300 and Yamaha YZ250FX back to back this week also. In my comparison the Sherco has far more power than the Yamaha. I know you said snap not power but the engine on the Sherco I was riding was far better than the Yamaha in every way. I guess the Yamaha I rode was a couple years old so maybe they've made some significant engine improvements that I wasn't aware of. I have been really enjoying your reviews and your honest take on things.

[@markl8043]

Awesome ride!! those brakes would drive me crazy though!

[@Jj12915]

Yes, a little after work coffee break with a fresh new dirtbike video!🕵️‍♂️

[@easy4steve]

well you can hear the different in the bikes , we have the YZ as a mx track bike . they are a fun bike ,just find you need to keep them on pipe more being i high reving 250 ,,, thanks for sharing cheers steve / Australia

[@cortlenbrunner9800]

Nice video

[@achilles8922]

If Gary gets a tuner for his bike he can make it even more snappy than it already is!

[@yorkchris10]

I'm getting a good sense about the bikes. Road racers use the front brake to quicken steering, but not really seen as technique for woods. One day bikes will be able to adjust to rider preferences on the fly. Gale Banks has a nice video on throttle tip-in controller for TBW.

[@highdesertdesign8793]

I had my nephew up on that trail a couple years ago on his 110 and he hit a spot where the beavers dug back into the trail, it looked like a puddle but swallowed his entire bike under water. 😂

[@MrNz96]

When will you be uploading the review for the sg 12 though?

[@quinnwarman5139]

Your sherco sounds more plugged up than my 300sefr factory

[@dirtbiker4376]

Wow, those brakes would drive me NUTS!!

[@BrettStevens-f3m]

where is this? the riding looks awesome

[@gf08344]

I'm looking at getting one of the 2, but can't decide which. Which bike would you recommend for tight technical hard enduro? I mostly see you doing fast flowing single tracks.

[@craighogland8509]

you seem to be on this trail a lot. I want to ride here.

[@corbinsmith1106]

May I ask where this ride was?

[@chriskirchner5094]

Curious to know how the FX compares to a KTM 250 xcf

[@christopherheaver1993]

What’s the best weight range for the 250fx?

[@zouns510]

Which bike i should buy? I dont have a lot money to spend only 2000€. No matter whit the cc. Like 85 is enough.

[@bwhin2873]

Nice comparison! I used to ride a CR 250R in the early 2000's. I'm ready to jump back in, but worried a YZ250FX will feel sluggish now that I'm 220lbs.

[@austinhorna124]

B Whin I’m 200 with a 250fx trust me, you won’t feel that way

[@anthonyholder149]

Im 227 without kit fx pulls me everywhere i want to go.... Wont feel sluggish in the least 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bwhin2873]

Nice, thanks for the replies guys!

[@mikesprangers5658]

Ditto, I'm 235 and my 2020 250FX has plenty of power.

[@kadinstennes3626]

If your worried it may feel sluggish, I would recommend a KTM 350 xcf

[@CroRaptor]

I have an Offer for an Beta 250 RR race edition(2020) perfect condition with 10hrs.. And for the same price an Sherco 300 ser factory 2018 with 40 hrs. Somehow i hear from booth just very good things ... What should i do ?? Go for the newer Beta ?

[@nickpotter280]

the beta will be more fun as a 250 and has kyb forks if I remember, which tend to be more user friendly and clicker responsive for non-revalving changes. also if its lighter?? is always a huge plus

[@riverarhiogill325]

10th😍😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love your videos❤❤❤❤

[@cadencramer2747]

Hey Kyle, I'm just getting back into riding, I have a 230 trail bike but it's really undersprung for me and a tad low on power. I want a 300 2 stroke but I'm a bit worried the power band might be hard to get used to while I'm trying to re-learn my technique. Does the green spring and turning the power valve screw in a bit make it a more mellow hit or does it not really make a lot of difference? Thanks

[@MrNz96]

Why not get a 250 2t and take some riding lessons instead?

[@cadencramer2747]

@@MrNz96 I mostly just want the low end tractoring ability/grunt that the 300 has since I hardly ever go above 3rd gear where I ride. The riding lessons would be a good idea either way though just to get back in the swing of things and to learn 2 strokes better. I've ridden one before but not a full size bike.

[@oliver380]

@@cadencramer2747 i think the 300 4t will be a better alternative than the 2stroke models i have one and low first gear makes it easy for hard enduro stuff and good for uphills too

[@kmd4714]

Yes get a 2t 300. Beta 300rr is awesome for intermediate. And tuned down is supper slow mode. I loved my beta to increase my skill. Now moved on to Husky.

[@TheWallsocket]

The 300s are tame when set up the way you describe, you’ll be fine on one. Could also look at a Beta x-trainer, it’s like a way better version of your 230, very mellow and great for lower speed stuff.

[@chrispederson4157]

You should review a KTM 350 xc-w or xc. Seems a lot of my buddy really like there. I am not a 4 stroke guy but lots of people but the 350 for off road.

[@chrispederson4157]

Love the 350 for off road.

[@MrNz96]

@@chrispederson4157 feels quite mellow tbh,

[@chrispederson4157]

Not the newer 350 I have road. They just feel heavier and sluggish handling compared to 2 stroke but planted and not nervous like all 4 strokes.

[@gpaull2]

@@MrNz96 Were you trying the street legal version? It’s pretty tame if not uncorked. My 2015 350 xcf was anything but mellow. It was mellow down low and but could still be lugged down low (but would occasionally flame out). But if you didn’t shift early like a 450, and let it rev like a 250, it would scare the crap out of anyone that was unsuspecting. Was only a few HP shy of the 450, but made the power way up high in the rpms. Most people that tried it were short shifting it and didn’t even realize that they were only using half of the rpm range.

[@chrispederson4157]

My Buddy races his 16 350xc-w in motocross in A class full of 450 and is not left behind at all. He revs that bike to the moon and it been very reliable. He also raced A off road with it. Very versatile bike once suspension is setup.

[@knolysjohnson7244]

Cant forget Yamaha raised the bar for performance with 4stroke dirtbikes!!

[@D-WAKE]

And that helped kill off 2 strokes in the mx world.

[@knolysjohnson7244]

@@D-WAKE Believe me I am a fan of 2strokes, but I dont think Yamaha deserves the full blame seeing as they still produce a number of two stroke motorcycles!! It would be nice if Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki continued to make full size two stroke dirt bikes🇺🇸

[@aspirinchung1363]

if the fork of 250fx is hard just like y250x’s,thank you.

[@stonecoldcustoms]

That awkward moment when you are way faster on a 4 stroke 250 Yamaha than you are on your beloved 2 stroke 250/300 XC...

[@tomhead451]

😂

[@gpaull2]

I’m lucky enough to own both and the YZ250fx definitely has its place (3rd gear and faster terrain), but when the single track gets to be tight and gnarly 1st/2nd gear terrain the 250/300 xc/xcw is unbeatable. The YZ is a close second, but it takes more effort and wears me out quicker.

[@william6815]

Why You don’t you buy them KTM 450 exc-f fantastic bike weighs 105 kg best bike on the market

[@asherbergyt]

What is the scre for?

[@asherbergyt]

Screen

[@Cycle9568]

So would you buy a 250FX or a 350XC or XCW? Yamaha does not make a 350 so that option is not available.

[@HowToGetMoreMetal]

Sherco is the hight quality dirtbike made

[@mdturbo764]

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