Dirt Bike Channel I'm 6'2" 245 lbs, I've been riding my whole life, had 125's, 250's, and a CR500! I'm looking for a 4 stoke that ain't heavy but has enough hp to put a smile on my face. Any suggestions?
You would think there is no replacement for displacement but...try and ride any of those anywhere but wide open places and you will hate them. they will beat you to death pull your arms off and put you in the bush into a tree wear your arms out and you will be begging me to switch over to my ktm 300 just to make out
Hi from South Africa🦁.Ordering a 300tpi EXC today and looking forward to good times. We love KTMs this side of world as they continued developing 2 strokes. Nice Channel and we're very proud of our offroad champs, Wade Young and Alfie Cox.
2017 2018 ktm 250 or 300 Xc, 2018 husky 250 te250i ktm 250xcw tip, Yamaha yz250x (my phone goes dead?), ktm 2015 300xc, 2012 300 xc w, 2017 sherco sef-r, 2016 xc-f 250, 2015 Yamaha 250 fx, 2017 beta 300 rr, 2017 ktm 150 xc w. Looking into buying my first bike. I watched your first bike video. Your videos are so helpful and fun to watch. Heal fast Brothersen! I have an fz 09 Yamaha. Used to ride race sleds three wheelers and four wheelers. I can't decide between the older 250, 200, and 150 Xcw and a 250 or 350 xcf. I wish I could test ride them all like you have. A local guy is going to let me test drive an 2008 xc 450 and a sxf 250 so there's a start. I'm buying used so it's a very tricky process. I just asked a guy with a 2011 xcw if he has shop records for the top end build he just had done. I keep wondering if I should just suck it up and buy a brand new bike
its cool to see the yz250x up so high, it hasnt changed much since 2005 - All the x did was gave it a few more enduro mods and a wide ration transmission
Den Lewis Balbas man, you are lucky, you have all the life in front of you! to try anything you want! i had my first dirtbike at 40!!! and wish i discovered this amazing hobby much earlier in my life! If you put the right energy in your wish, its only you who put the limit! i wish you the best!
Kyle I know KTM doesn't make them anymore but have you tried any year 200? I've been wanting one since 04 but have never ridden one. Would be interested in hearing your thoughts if you have tried them, really wish they would bring it back or at least do something bigger than the 150 like the 167 big bore they make for the older 125's, the 150 didn't do much for me. maybe test that next in the Beta version?
I would pick Honda red rocket,Pursang,Maico,Suzuki Rm. All mixed as only tried 2 and not high cc but had fun now building a Pursang and might buy a honda rocket as a teen with poster of it when came out seems fitting now got cash should buy one
Hi Kyle. Great channel. Any plans to update this list now in light of the TPI bikes and changes to the XCW chassis? Also, have you ever considered testing the trail bikes? A lot of people get started there or that's all they are looking for. May not be enough differences among the bikes to matter, but good for some views none the less. Bikes like the CRF250F, KLX230R, KLX300R. Keep up the great content!
Thanks for a nice review, I do professionally race on Superstock and supersport machines, but looking this year start practicing off road more and more and my choice is at Yamaha YZ250F thanks for a review.
It’s an awesome bike for the MX track and fun all around bike but you will be hard pressed to find them in enduro races. Also, Yamaha needs to upgrade this bike beyond blue anodized rims..
skojo3e Your right it's time to move up from 2006, also an E-start wouldn't be stiffed at either. My X has way to much compression when kicking it, I've found a nack for kicking it over time. But it doesn't have that 2T smoothness like most Ts have when kicking. It can be very frustrating when your tired, it's still my favourite bike tho, I can beat 350s-450s on it.
Thoughts on the 450fx? You dont seem like a 450 guy, but there a lot of desert guys out here in UT that love them. Just torn between a 250/300-2 or 450-4. Thanks again, keep up the good work!
Interesting, I figured the Sherco 300ser would've topped the beta based on yours and Sam's review of them. I think your opinion would've been stronger for the Beta had they sent you a race edition. We know they didn't have one available. I also think Beta would be wise to hook you up with a 19 250 or 300 race edition and maybe a 390 race. ARE YOU READING THIS BETA??? TIM??
would love to see a review on a tm enduro model. I have the 300 four stroke model, once i'd dropped 15ml of fork oil out of each fork it has been awesome. Would love to see a review of one of their four strokes or two strokes. Would be awesome to see a beta race edition two stroke or four stroke review too. Keep up the good work :)
I bought a 150xc-w after watching all your videos on it. The bike is amazing. I added the RK Tech insert, FMF pipe and reeds the bike it's and amazing bike. Thank you for doing these videos super helpful.
Dude you broke my heart, you forgot to include my 99 KX 250, :) I rebuilt this bike and man it’s fast, I’ve been on sport bikes for the last 25 years and forgot dirt existed. But I’m back , Lol!!!
Man you sure love KTM's 😀 I haven't had a lot of different brand bikes just a few but I've had a lot of dirt bikes and quads and my top 3 or 4 is. 1'st - 2022 KX450 2nd - 2017 YZ250 3rd - 2006 Banshee 350 twin I just bought the 2022 KX450 and that bike is AMAZING.
Love my YZ. Never been a KTM fan, the brand left a bad taste in my life after my brother was pledge with major trouble with the couple mini bikes he had and the sx 250 I owned would blow top end ever 15-20hrs. I'm sure they've came a long way since the early 2000's but Yamaha has never let me down
10 best? #10: Noleen/Ohlins YZ360 #9: ATK 406 #8 ATK 604 #7 Suzuki RM500 #6 Yamaha YZ490 #5 Yamaha WR500 #4 Maico 500 #3 Honda CR500 #2 Kawasaki KX500 #1 KTM 550 Honorable mentions: Maico 620 & 700 because they're crazy, BRC500 because its a new-tech Open Class 500 2-stroke, any and all AF conversions, giving new life to the old powerhouses, the KTM 500 & 540.
It's tough to put together a list like this because we cant ride them all. I bought the 2018 TE250 a month ago! Had to get a carbed bike while i still could!
Test the beta RR 350 EFI. I'm from the netherlands and I do a lot off riding in france close to where te ISDE was ridin. I have had a couple of 300cc two strokes the last one was a husaberg TE300 so basicly it's a ktm exc 300 or (XC-W) 2012. I wanted to try the newer 350 efi 4 strokes and ended up with the beta rr 350 EFI and I love it! as you say with a sherco 300 sefr it's enough power to do the nasty stuff and it will not suprise you.
Hey Kyle I just bought a 2018 KTM 250XC and I love it. I was wondering if you use the rubber band for the sidestand? It is pretty difficult to get off while sitting on the bike. Let me know what you think. Keep up the great videos!
Kyle when your knee is better pick up a 2019 KTM 125 SX and see how it rides single track. I have a 17 ktm 125 and it actually rides woods really well. Maybe even do like a build on how you would make it a better woods bike. Feel Better!!
Have you been on the TM 300? In my opinion it offers the best of the Yamaha (KYB/handling) any the KTM (300 motor and bells and whistles). Curious your thoughts on it. Have been on the Gas Gas bikes?
Hey Kyle, i saw many great bikes but i didn't see the Sherco 300 SE-R (2 stroke) that you had for quite a bit... Didn't you like it? It seems a really solid dirt bike to me, and i would place it right after (or ever among) the KTM and Husqvarna dirt bikes... I had the impression that you would have said the same some months ago, what made you change idea? Anyway Great video as usual ;)
I'll go my favorite by decade as I'm a poor motorcycle shop owner and I started ridding big bikes in the 80s as a young rider. I get a bike build it pretty much withen the first year and than ride it for 8 to 10 years. But I ride all kinds of customers bikes so I have lots to chose from. 80s cr 250/500. 90s xr 600/kx 500. 2000s kx 250,ktm 200,ktm 525. 2010s ktm 200, ktm 250 xcw. Still waiting for the tpi 250 300 to surpass my 12 250xcw that's built in tune perfectly for my next pick. Hope they get there soon as in at the 1000 hour mark on my 12.
Interested to hear your take on the husky and Ktm 350s You mention that the sherco 300 is a great mix of weight to power. Do you put the 350s in that category also or is there something holding back the endorsement?
What about the Honda, I know there slower than some bikes but they still really good bikes. I've had a crf 80, a crf 150, and a crf 250r and had 0 problems with them.
I certainly know what I'm talking about....I'm a motorcycle mechanic, I've been racing since I was 10, and your Yamaha 250 thumper will get EATEN APART by a 250 two stroke. Have you even ridden a 250 two stroke motocross bike? It makes a 125 look like a toy. Four strokes killer motocross. The fans love two strokes...the sounds, the smells, the obnoxious factor that racing at it's highest level should have. Things like shifting, and what line you take are super critical on a smoker, and it's a more skilled machine to ride. Period. There is no arguing this, it's a fact. Same thing happened with Formula 1, except they did it for safety reasons, not financial. Go ride a proper 250 MX bike from the 2000-2005 era from the big Japanese four, or a KTM/Husky motocross variant. They are downright scary. I've never been apprehensive of a 250 thumper. They are quite tame actually and easy to ride. Yeah, they are alright, but they don't provide that insane acceleration that you get from a two stroke on the pipe.
Rick Feith what a good friend once told me it’s not the bike that wins it’s the person a 250 four stroke could easily beat 250 two stoke it just depends on the rider but I see your point
Heck yeah! I had a feeling the YZ250X would make top 3. Proud owner of one right here, I wouldn't trade it for any other bike either! The powerband makes it more fun to ride than European Enduro's.
I'm surprised you put the Beta 300RR above the Sherco 300SE-R when in all of the comparison videos you seemed to like Sherco far more than the Beta. I'm just curious why the change in this video? Thanks
The monster yz450f didn’t make it huh. Loved that bike with the Rekluse and 18” rear. It’s probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite either tied with the yz250x or after. Both fall sort of the ‘18 300 xcw for what I ride nowadays.
Great channel to watch I just started riding and want to get my own bike I rode my buddy's Honda 250r which was a bit snappy to ride on the trails we rode on at four peaks here in az if your familiar with the area I'm 6-2 250 looking to buy my first bike I'm thinking a 250 or 300 maybe the Yamaha wr250f any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Ktm 250xc or yamaha yz250x for sure! Both are built on the mx platform with minor changes to suit offroad racing. 50/50 mx/offroad will always be a compromise tho no way around it
16-18...my guess he had probably rode one with a 4cs witch would blow through the stroke and cause the front of the bike to dive and bottom out easy. It also is heavier and not as light as a 300xc two stroke and while the '16 350xc-f is only around 5 pounds heavier than a '16 300xc 2 stroke, the motor weighs more and puts the mass down low witch makes the front tire more planted witch makes it harder to ride through the more technical stuff and, also fourstroke's are harder to keep running/not stall in the more technical...that's why you see most guy's with fourstroke's run recluse clutches.
He put the 2016 250 XC-F as his #7 bike tho.... Also, I have had Kreft Suspension on my 350 since I bought it so I don't know how stock 4cs feels. As far as stalling, I put the JD Tuner on mine and it helped a ton in technical stuff. I have no problem lofting the front wheel either.
Dustin Woodbury Rcs forks are terrible they have no mid valve at all and blow through the stroke. I have heard that the kreft valving helps but, still does'nt work great. I put a pair of '09 300xc closed cartridge forks on mine with one size stiffer springs than stock and they work great. I believe most of the reason the 250xc-f is on his list is because it is/feels alot lighter than the 350 and is easier to ride. And, yes you can loft the front tire on a 350 easy but, a 2 stroke lofts alot easier. A fourstrokes weight is in the engine and down low so, you ca'nt ride through really hard/rocky terrain as easy.
Unfortunately KTM also passes all those R&D costs onto the consumer with a $10,000 price tag on a new bike where as something like the yz250x is $7500. KTM's are pretty awesome though and keeping the 2-stroke alive and well.
Kyle Turnbow yeah but you get a brand new up to date bike w ktm. The yamahas are 13 years old... but still breaking Kyle's top 3. Kinda says alot tho huh...
Enduro Pik I've been looking into the yz pretty heavily and from everyone I talk to they still have a top notch suspension and frame on them. If they added a few more goodies from the factory like a skid plate, hand guards, and electric start option and lowered first gear and could keep the price between 7500-8500 I bet they would out sell it. Yamaha seems to be one of the few manufacturers actually trying new and innovative things, on their 4 strokes anyways. I've never been much of a Yamaha fan before but the more I look into them the more I like them
All that R&D n they still can't get the electric start to be 100% my old 2006 Wr has never had a problem with the electric. The only time I kick it, is when its really cold out (sub freezing)
Where I live the prices were way closer. The yamaha was $7000 and an 18 KTM 300xcw was 8399. I think the e start and headlights were worth that. If yamaha had estart and headlight, I would have one now.
KTM, Husky, Yamaha, Beta and Sherco all made my top 10
Dirt Bike Channel you need to ride a KTM 350 excf
Should see if beta will let you have a go at the 2019! Also a video recapping the weights off all the bikes you've tested would be cool!
What about the Sherco 300 SE-R 2 stroke? I remember that you really liked the bike and the higher gearing it had.
Beta for life!!!!
Dirt Bike Channel I'm 6'2" 245 lbs, I've been riding my whole life, had 125's, 250's, and a CR500! I'm looking for a 4 stoke that ain't heavy but has enough hp to put a smile on my face. Any suggestions?
Nice video but you're supposed to go from 10 to 1!
Todd Simone don’t matter
Do you like forwelrs
it really doesnt matter.
@@zhankin2008 Doesn't matter if you eat your desert before your starter but you don't...
says who exactly??😂
My top 10, even though I havent owned or ridden some of them..
(* = owned)
10: Maico 700
9: Maico 620
8: Maico 500
7: KTM 550
6: KTM 540
5: KTM 500
4: ATK 604
3: YZ490*
2: KX500*
#1: CR500*
Honorable mention: 1982 Suzuki RM125*
you are a madman
You've never been on ANY type of trail have you lmao
You would think there is no replacement for displacement but...try and ride any of those anywhere but wide open places and you will hate them. they will beat you to death pull your arms off and put you in the bush into a tree wear your arms out and you will be begging me to switch over to my ktm 300 just to make out
?????
Ive been riding the CR500 in the root-infested Pennsylvania woods for the past 13 years.
Hi from South Africa🦁.Ordering a 300tpi EXC today and looking forward to good times. We love KTMs this side of world as they continued developing 2 strokes. Nice Channel and we're very proud of our offroad champs, Wade Young and Alfie Cox.
*He’s clearly not much of a Honda guy*
Lightning McQueer he’s a joke. He’s definitely biased
Lightning McQueer he’s a ktm clown
How many honda trail bikes are there?
who is a honda guy these days. bikes are junk compared to yamaha ktm
Will Walton true
2017 2018 ktm 250 or 300 Xc, 2018 husky 250 te250i ktm 250xcw tip, Yamaha yz250x (my phone goes dead?), ktm 2015 300xc, 2012 300 xc w, 2017 sherco sef-r, 2016 xc-f 250, 2015 Yamaha 250 fx, 2017 beta 300 rr, 2017 ktm 150 xc w.
Looking into buying my first bike. I watched your first bike video. Your videos are so helpful and fun to watch. Heal fast Brothersen!
I have an fz 09 Yamaha. Used to ride race sleds three wheelers and four wheelers. I can't decide between the older 250, 200, and 150 Xcw and a 250 or 350 xcf. I wish I could test ride them all like you have. A local guy is going to let me test drive an 2008 xc 450 and a sxf 250 so there's a start.
I'm buying used so it's a very tricky process. I just asked a guy with a 2011 xcw if he has shop records for the top end build he just had done. I keep wondering if I should just suck it up and buy a brand new bike
Still riding and racing my 93 Suzuki RMX250...been rebuilt ground up 4 times..still goes like hell!...
Wow! The Top 5 & 7 of the Top 10 were 2 strokes with no Kawi or Hondas!
its cool to see the yz250x up so high, it hasnt changed much since 2005 - All the x did was gave it a few more enduro mods and a wide ration transmission
I wish I had dirt bike
Den Lewis Balbas how old are you?
cadwarrior 15
Den Lewis Balbas man, you are lucky, you have all the life in front of you! to try anything you want! i had my first dirtbike at 40!!! and wish i discovered this amazing hobby much earlier in my life! If you put the right energy in your wish, its only you who put the limit! i wish you the best!
I didn't really get my first dirt bike till I was 29.
Dirt Bike Channel what bike is it
Should name it my top 10 list of my favorite ktm and their knock offs. Plus a yamaha
I think less then half of them were ktm? And there was 2 yamahas, betas, husqys, those are the good bike 🤷♂️
cayden prob rides a honda lol
Will Walton lol
@@rapscallion3421 honestly hondas aren't that bad.
But I bet he doesnt have a dirtbike at all 😂
All of those bikes are really good
I have a 2012 250 xcw. Excellent bike. I keep thinking about buying a newer bike, but it's so hard to justify when mine does everything so well.
Kyle I know KTM doesn't make them anymore but have you tried any year 200? I've been wanting one since 04 but have never ridden one. Would be interested in hearing your thoughts if you have tried them, really wish they would bring it back or at least do something bigger than the 150 like the 167 big bore they make for the older 125's, the 150 didn't do much for me. maybe test that next in the Beta version?
95-06 kdx220r with the rite mods (thanks Mr. Fredette) it runs strong and handles good in the tight stuff and has been bullet proof
Can you do a list of top 5 older bikes for those on a tight budget?
I'd swear that you haven't ridden those bikes yet, they're so clean. Keep it up bro
Have you ridden an older KTM XC? Like late 2000’s say 2006-2010? Maybe some touch on those. The first to really break into the “Enduro” scene.
Rode the 250xcf and 150xcw at KTM demo days and they were so fun
I would pick Honda red rocket,Pursang,Maico,Suzuki Rm. All mixed as only tried 2 and not high cc but had fun now building a Pursang and might buy a honda rocket as a teen with poster of it when came out seems fitting now got cash should buy one
Can't wait for a ridding video of the 03 cr250
I love my 1994 YZ250
Hi Kyle. Great channel. Any plans to update this list now in light of the TPI bikes and changes to the XCW chassis? Also, have you ever considered testing the trail bikes? A lot of people get started there or that's all they are looking for. May not be enough differences among the bikes to matter, but good for some views none the less. Bikes like the CRF250F, KLX230R, KLX300R. Keep up the great content!
Thanks for a nice review, I do professionally race on Superstock and supersport machines, but looking this year start practicing off road more and more and my choice is at Yamaha YZ250F thanks for a review.
Kyle, would you please do a video for short legged riders - 30” inseam 185 lbs - 2 and 4 stroke... thank you!
James Ferguson probably KTK he would say
Anything but husqvarna. But beta have lower seat hights
Surprised the 350xcf didn't make the list. Just switched from 250 two strokes to a 350f and damnnnnnnn it's awesome
Yamaha 250 X should be everybody's number 1
Mads Jørgensen I’m with you there
Mads Jørgensen couldn't agree more
It’s an awesome bike for the MX track and fun all around bike but you will be hard pressed to find them in enduro races. Also, Yamaha needs to upgrade this bike beyond blue anodized rims..
skojo3e
Your right it's time to move up from 2006, also an E-start wouldn't be stiffed at either. My X has way to much compression when kicking it, I've found a nack for kicking it over time. But it doesn't have that 2T smoothness like most Ts have when kicking. It can be very frustrating when your tired, it's still my favourite bike tho, I can beat 350s-450s on it.
I perfer a rm250
All new bike on here. I love the new bikes but those older kdx,xr,drz those were some bad ass bikes
Cool Kyle ! I ve actually owned three out of your top ten picks ! I m thinking you and I are into the same bike/size setups. Love your vids !
Love the videos. I used to watch all your videos on ktm bikes wishing I could get one one day and now here I am with a ktm 250xcf and I love it
I’ve got a 16 Yz250fx it’s a good bike not quite as good as my sherco SER250 in the gnarly stuff but that’s why I have both haha
Thoughts on the 450fx? You dont seem like a 450 guy, but there a lot of desert guys out here in UT that love them. Just torn between a 250/300-2 or 450-4. Thanks again, keep up the good work!
Where does the DRZ400 fit on your list?
I’m Glad to see a couple Yamaha’s on your list
But I don’t agree with you saying that Ktm spend the most money
Interesting,
I figured the Sherco 300ser would've topped the beta based on yours and Sam's review of them. I think your opinion would've been stronger for the Beta had they sent you a race edition. We know they didn't have one available. I also think Beta would be wise to hook you up with a 19 250 or 300 race edition and maybe a 390 race. ARE YOU READING THIS BETA??? TIM??
You got me to buy a 2018 YZ250X because of your videos.(And price) first ride tomorrow!
Randy Bobandy how did u lije it ism thinking about that bike right now n don’t wanna make a mistake wat was your previous bike
Curious on how you rank your older cr250 build? Or maybe how it compares to the new ktms vs where it stood when it came out ?
would love to see a review on a tm enduro model. I have the 300 four stroke model, once i'd dropped 15ml of fork oil out of each fork it has been awesome. Would love to see a review of one of their four strokes or two strokes. Would be awesome to see a beta race edition two stroke or four stroke review too. Keep up the good work :)
Nice to see the Husky at #2
Yeah, it was a great bike
Technically number 5 since there were 4 number 1's...
I bought a 150xc-w after watching all your videos on it. The bike is amazing. I added the RK Tech insert, FMF pipe and reeds the bike it's and amazing bike. Thank you for doing these videos super helpful.
gmchristin first bike?
No I had a 96 kdx 200 as my first bike then an 09 Honda 450x and a 14 honda crf 250r. By far my favorite is the KTM
Me too I got 150 xc w 2018 after Kyle review and I freaking loved that bike thanks Kyle
2019 ktm 150 xc-w the best bike for me feel like a mountain bike
I'm sorry to hear about your knee injury. Those are pretty serious injuries. Get well soon
Please test the 2020 Honda CRF 250 RX VS KTM 250 XCF. Honda will be available this Summer. The Honda received many changes for 2020
Dude you broke my heart, you forgot to include my 99 KX 250, :)
I rebuilt this bike and man it’s fast, I’ve been on sport bikes for the last 25 years and forgot dirt existed. But I’m back , Lol!!!
Man you sure love KTM's 😀
I haven't had a lot of different brand bikes just a few but I've had a lot of dirt bikes and quads and my top 3 or 4 is.
1'st - 2022 KX450
2nd - 2017 YZ250
3rd - 2006 Banshee 350 twin
I just bought the 2022 KX450 and that bike is AMAZING.
I knew I was going to like this video as soon as I saw the Yamaha banner in the back!
The 250 xc is an amazing do it all dirt bike.
Love my YZ. Never been a KTM fan, the brand left a bad taste in my life after my brother was pledge with major trouble with the couple mini bikes he had and the sx 250 I owned would blow top end ever 15-20hrs. I'm sure they've came a long way since the early 2000's but Yamaha has never let me down
My top 10 List. (Crazy)
2001 cr 125
2017 sherco sef-R
2017 Beta 250rr
2017 yz250fx (What I own now)
2017 yz250x
2013 KTM 300 xcw
2015 KTM 350xcf
2014 KTM 250sx
2013 Gas Gas 300
2002 KTM 125
I love my 01 cr 125 with an 04 motor !!!
Cr 125 the bikes are amazing
10 best?
#10: Noleen/Ohlins YZ360
#9: ATK 406
#8 ATK 604
#7 Suzuki RM500
#6 Yamaha YZ490
#5 Yamaha WR500
#4 Maico 500
#3 Honda CR500
#2 Kawasaki KX500
#1 KTM 550
Honorable mentions: Maico 620 & 700 because they're crazy, BRC500 because its a new-tech Open Class 500 2-stroke, any and all AF conversions, giving new life to the old powerhouses, the KTM 500 & 540.
Hodaka!!!!.....
If you have the yz250x, do the power vavle mod and it will waken then bike right up and put more of a smile on your face!
It's tough to put together a list like this because we cant ride them all. I bought the 2018 TE250 a month ago! Had to get a carbed bike while i still could!
Test the beta RR 350 EFI. I'm from the netherlands and I do a lot off riding in france close to where te ISDE was ridin. I have had a couple of 300cc two strokes the last one was a husaberg TE300 so basicly it's a ktm exc 300 or (XC-W) 2012. I wanted to try the newer 350 efi 4 strokes and ended up with the beta rr 350 EFI and I love it! as you say with a sherco 300 sefr it's enough power to do the nasty stuff and it will not suprise you.
Hey Kyle I just bought a 2018 KTM 250XC and I love it. I was wondering if you use the rubber band for the sidestand? It is pretty difficult to get off while sitting on the bike. Let me know what you think. Keep up the great videos!
2021 YZ 250X right here. Love my bike
As soon as your riding again I'd like to see you try out the new Beta 200rr.
After a few upgrades, I love my '18 300 XC
Kyle i got to ride a beta 390rr the other day and actually really liked it, it might be a worthy bike to reveiw.. cheers
Kyle when your knee is better pick up a 2019 KTM 125 SX and see how it rides single track. I have a 17 ktm 125 and it actually rides woods really well. Maybe even do like a build on how you would make it a better woods bike. Feel Better!!
Would like to see TM EN300 review..i know that is probably kind of difficult because there isn't any dealership near you..anw great videos!!
Have you been on the TM 300? In my opinion it offers the best of the Yamaha (KYB/handling) any the KTM (300 motor and bells and whistles). Curious your thoughts on it.
Have been on the Gas Gas bikes?
Husky excellent
What do you think about the new Yamaha wr250f ?
Go Check out The 2019 Honda CRF250RX
Hey Kyle, i saw many great bikes but i didn't see the Sherco 300 SE-R (2 stroke) that you had for quite a bit... Didn't you like it? It seems a really solid dirt bike to me, and i would place it right after (or ever among) the KTM and Husqvarna dirt bikes... I had the impression that you would have said the same some months ago, what made you change idea?
Anyway Great video as usual ;)
You should try the Beta rr480. Its surprising how much lighter and nimble it feels compared to the typical 450.
Title should be which KTM is my Favorite Bike! LOL Glad to see Beta made the list
If you have a choice on the Beta’s try and get a 390 or 480 to test. Get that knee feeling better!
was surprised not to see the 350 in your top 10. wondering where you would rank it?
my #1 bike 2017 TE300, #2 2016 TC250 & 2007 CR250R
I'll go my favorite by decade as I'm a poor motorcycle shop owner and I started ridding big bikes in the 80s as a young rider. I get a bike build it pretty much withen the first year and than ride it for 8 to 10 years. But I ride all kinds of customers bikes so I have lots to chose from.
80s cr 250/500. 90s xr 600/kx 500. 2000s kx 250,ktm 200,ktm 525. 2010s ktm 200, ktm 250 xcw. Still waiting for the tpi 250 300 to surpass my 12 250xcw that's built in tune perfectly for my next pick. Hope they get there soon as in at the 1000 hour mark on my 12.
Interested to hear your take on the husky and Ktm 350s You mention that the sherco 300 is a great mix of weight to power. Do you put the 350s in that category also or is there something holding back the endorsement?
I’m KTM and I approve this video !
😂
What about the Honda, I know there slower than some bikes but they still really good bikes. I've had a crf 80, a crf 150, and a crf 250r and had 0 problems with them.
Great choice of bikes I've never had a 4-stroke Motocross or off-road bike but could you tell you think about the 2019 CRF Honda 450 L
When you going to do a video on the crf450rx
7-3 smokers over lawmowers!!! Two strokes for the win...the way it should be.
Rick Feith naw bruh Yamaha 250 four strokes are nice bro u don’t know what ur talking about
@@prankmaster8929 i will gladly dust that 250 thumper with my yz 144.
Will Walton highly doubt it but ight
I certainly know what I'm talking about....I'm a motorcycle mechanic, I've been racing since I was 10, and your Yamaha 250 thumper will get EATEN APART by a 250 two stroke.
Have you even ridden a 250 two stroke motocross bike? It makes a 125 look like a toy. Four strokes killer motocross. The fans love two strokes...the sounds, the smells, the obnoxious factor that racing at it's highest level should have. Things like shifting, and what line you take are super critical on a smoker, and it's a more skilled machine to ride. Period. There is no arguing this, it's a fact. Same thing happened with Formula 1, except they did it for safety reasons, not financial.
Go ride a proper 250 MX bike from the 2000-2005 era from the big Japanese four, or a KTM/Husky motocross variant. They are downright scary. I've never been apprehensive of a 250 thumper. They are quite tame actually and easy to ride. Yeah, they are alright, but they don't provide that insane acceleration that you get from a two stroke on the pipe.
Rick Feith what a good friend once told me it’s not the bike that wins it’s the person a 250 four stroke could easily beat 250 two stoke it just depends on the rider but I see your point
Very good one I love dirt bikes
I would love to see KTM do a Jack Penton retro tribute edition,with all their high end goodies on it!
Nice list! I'm surprised after hearing you praise the 17 Sherco 300 SE two stroke in your videos that it didn't make the list. What kept it out?
Heck yeah! I had a feeling the YZ250X would make top 3. Proud owner of one right here, I wouldn't trade it for any other bike either! The powerband makes it more fun to ride than European Enduro's.
Enduro Bandit they are pretty darn great.
Electric start and bigger tank and I'd have 1!
I hit reserve at 2.4 hours on the X. Pretty darn good for a 2-Stroke!!
Have you ridden any TM models?
Can you do favourite kids bikes? Like 85s and stuff?
I'm so buying some more shirts as soon as your done with that 300xcw tpi!
I'm surprised you put the Beta 300RR above the Sherco 300SE-R when in all of the comparison videos you seemed to like Sherco far more than the Beta. I'm just curious why the change in this video? Thanks
The monster yz450f didn’t make it huh. Loved that bike with the Rekluse and 18” rear. It’s probably my 2nd or 3rd favorite either tied with the yz250x or after. Both fall sort of the ‘18 300 xcw for what I ride nowadays.
Where would the Beta 390 RR fall on your list if you had ridden it previous to this video?
Great channel to watch I just started riding and want to get my own bike I rode my buddy's Honda 250r which was a bit snappy to ride on the trails we rode on at four peaks here in az if your familiar with the area I'm 6-2 250 looking to buy my first bike I'm thinking a 250 or 300 maybe the Yamaha wr250f any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Please do Honda 250 CRF vs Yamaha YZ 250
So what your saying is you ABSOLUTELY LOVE LOVE LOVE 1-10!!!!
What do you like more 2 stroke or 4 stroke
Do you like 2 or 4 stroke better
Hi kyle, is there any bike you would recomend for mx track and trails (50/50)? Can´t afford two bikes. Great channel by the way!
Ktm 250xc or yamaha yz250x for sure! Both are built on the mx platform with minor changes to suit offroad racing. 50/50 mx/offroad will always be a compromise tho no way around it
@@L_H1 thanks bro!!
Wow didnt expect the ktm350xc not to be on the list. Love the videos
I have had 2 of them and they are not in my top 10.
What made it NOT a top 10 for you? I love my 350...Best bike I've owned to date, but don't have much experience on other bikes like you do.
16-18...my guess he had probably rode one with a 4cs witch would blow through the stroke and cause the front of the bike to dive and bottom out easy. It also is heavier and not as light as a 300xc two stroke and while the '16 350xc-f is only around 5 pounds heavier than a '16 300xc 2 stroke, the motor weighs more and puts the mass down low witch makes the front tire more planted witch makes it harder to ride through the more technical stuff and, also fourstroke's are harder to keep running/not stall in the more technical...that's why you see most guy's with fourstroke's run recluse clutches.
He put the 2016 250 XC-F as his #7 bike tho.... Also, I have had Kreft Suspension on my 350 since I bought it so I don't know how stock 4cs feels. As far as stalling, I put the JD Tuner on mine and it helped a ton in technical stuff. I have no problem lofting the front wheel either.
Dustin Woodbury Rcs forks are terrible they have no mid valve at all and blow through the stroke. I have heard that the kreft valving helps but, still does'nt work great. I put a pair of '09 300xc closed cartridge forks on mine with one size stiffer springs than stock and they work great. I believe most of the reason the 250xc-f is on his list is because it is/feels alot lighter than the 350 and is easier to ride. And, yes you can loft the front tire on a 350 easy but, a 2 stroke lofts alot easier. A fourstrokes weight is in the engine and down low so, you ca'nt ride through really hard/rocky terrain as easy.
Got the husky and one word, awesome!
My top 3 are the only ones I've ever owned hahaha. CRF450X FX350. 350XCF
i ride a 21 YZ250X and its an amazing machine. Very nimble.
What are your thoughts on the te150?
Cool video! How about a detailed video on clutch control
Unfortunately KTM also passes all those R&D costs onto the consumer with a $10,000 price tag on a new bike where as something like the yz250x is $7500. KTM's are pretty awesome though and keeping the 2-stroke alive and well.
Kyle Turnbow yeah but you get a brand new up to date bike w ktm. The yamahas are 13 years old... but still breaking Kyle's top 3. Kinda says alot tho huh...
nailed it
Enduro Pik I've been looking into the yz pretty heavily and from everyone I talk to they still have a top notch suspension and frame on them. If they added a few more goodies from the factory like a skid plate, hand guards, and electric start option and lowered first gear and could keep the price between 7500-8500 I bet they would out sell it.
Yamaha seems to be one of the few manufacturers actually trying new and innovative things, on their 4 strokes anyways. I've never been much of a Yamaha fan before but the more I look into them the more I like them
All that R&D n they still can't get the electric start to be 100% my old 2006 Wr has never had a problem with the electric. The only time I kick it, is when its really cold out (sub freezing)
Where I live the prices were way closer. The yamaha was $7000 and an 18 KTM 300xcw was 8399. I think the e start and headlights were worth that. If yamaha had estart and headlight, I would have one now.
I love my 2018 XC-W 300!
Have you ridden the 150 xcw tpi
Can you do a review of the xl 185?