I bought a 2016 250X and put my deposit down before the local dealer even had any delivered. Since then, I've really only added the basics for mods. Skid plates/hand guards, spark arrestor. Thats about it. The bike has been rock solid and I totally agree with everything you said. I'm not really that good, but the bike makes me feel like a rock star and puts a huge smile on my face every time I ride it. The motor is amazing. Like you said, it will chug down to almost nothing picking through rocks, slime and roots, but then when you roll on the throttle or just bump the clutch a bit, it really comes alive and rips like a 2 stroke should. Most useable and wide power of any 2 stroke I've ridden. I SO wish Yamaha would pay attention and update this bike to shut up the haters, but with that said, I think most of the haters haven't swung a leg over one to realize how versatile and good it really is.
Actually i did Kayaba is by far the best suspension And Yamaha and Honda the most reliable hands down. Ktm has more horsepower but who really use all that power? I am not a pro All i need is friendly reliable fun bike. And this is what Yamaha does better than KTM
@@kirkthepimp1 Personally i prefer it like that. No worries for a dead battery a cold Saturday morning. Plus Yz250x is one of the most easiest bike to Kickstart. Less is more
andreas stefanou I ride some pretty Gnarly stuff up here in the north west electric start is insanely nice to have also my 2019 300xc has a kick starter as well, but definitely cost me a little more for the goodies. Love the Yamaha’s tho one day it will come with a button!
It looks like it too I love how it sounds music to my ears it's crazy that's a 250 but with tustroke I didn't know they even made it an the cheap definitely getting one
IMO. They really need to add electric start to this model. That and maybe a coil that can run a headlight. That would put them par with the other European models. With the battery they can then go to fuel injection and possibly oil injection. I may be the minority in my opinion but Yamaha really needs to come to the 21st century with the 2T.
Brian Castora adding those features will also add cost. Low cost and simplicity is one of the things that make the 250 x appealing to some riders. My latest quotes from local Ktm dealers for the 2019 250 xcw tpi range from $9700 to $10,300. I can buy a 250x for around 6900. It is a very capable bike as it is and they sellout every year. I personally prefer the simplicity of the 250x and the piece of mind that it is a proven design and has less technology that can fail.
So for what it's worth people. i thought about selling my 2021 YZ 250X( that i just got in May ) but after watching this video.. i'll be keeping it now. That's all it took. Thanks
Nice review, you definitely bring different information and technical expertise to these reviews which I appreciate, 4t or 2t.🤙 Add VFORCE reed cage/reeds and a StIC metering block to the PWK38 Keihin and it will be all that and more for any other bike, 4 or 2t, still the best suspension package going.
Craig Steinman heard of google lol, you guys. Here they can explain the benefits way better than me, but its definitely a good improvement and esp with your VF upgrade. www.hpracedevelopment.com/stic-metering-block.html
Not just Honda but Kawasaki and Suzuki, they all need to take note and bring back the 2T and make them Enduro models and registrable in 250cc and 300cc they would sell a lot.
Yes the Europeans seem to be able to do something that looks like it is impossible for Japan companies to do. I'm glad we have the Europeans for our endure bikes. Greta channel.
@@pervono I think it is worth remembering that most Japanese companies focus on developing their road bikes more so than the dirt bikes. Whereas the euros don't really have the same focus on road
I would like ho see this bike tested by an average trail rider aboard. On steep technical central Idaho mountain trails. This would help reveal the true attributes or downsides of the machine to enable average Joe mountain riders to make a decision about wanting one.
Guess what?? It's the same as last year. And the yz!is the same since 06 really 97 aside from the frame. Which I found the steel frame was better. They say this same sh It every year.
Why won't Yamaha update this freaking bike! Give it an electric start please. And maybe pull some low end out so we don't have to change flywheel weights and sprockets.
Why? The carb on the Yammie is as good as it gets if you spend a small amount of time getting it dialed in for your riding conditions. It's simple, light, cheap and reliable. What is the real world benefit of EFI on a 2 stroke off road bike?
I bought a 2016 250X and put my deposit down before the local dealer even had any delivered. Since then, I've really only added the basics for mods. Skid plates/hand guards, spark arrestor. Thats about it. The bike has been rock solid and I totally agree with everything you said. I'm not really that good, but the bike makes me feel like a rock star and puts a huge smile on my face every time I ride it. The motor is amazing. Like you said, it will chug down to almost nothing picking through rocks, slime and roots, but then when you roll on the throttle or just bump the clutch a bit, it really comes alive and rips like a 2 stroke should. Most useable and wide power of any 2 stroke I've ridden. I SO wish Yamaha would pay attention and update this bike to shut up the haters, but with that said, I think most of the haters haven't swung a leg over one to realize how versatile and good it really is.
Got a deposit down on a 2021 yz125x.. so yeaah!
Best dirt bike ever.
Amazing suspension
Tons of fun
Sumple, Light and reliable
Perfect
obviously never had a ktm.... lmfao
Actually i did
Kayaba is by far the best suspension
And Yamaha and Honda the most reliable hands down.
Ktm has more horsepower but who really use all that power?
I am not a pro
All i need is friendly reliable fun bike. And this is what Yamaha does better than KTM
I may have got this bike if it had electric start unfortunately they can’t seem to do it...
@@kirkthepimp1
Personally i prefer it like that.
No worries for a dead battery a cold Saturday morning.
Plus Yz250x is one of the most easiest bike to Kickstart.
Less is more
andreas stefanou I ride some pretty Gnarly stuff up here in the north west electric start is insanely nice to have also my 2019 300xc has a kick starter as well, but definitely cost me a little more for the goodies. Love the Yamaha’s tho one day it will come with a button!
i hope Honda is taking notes
Still in love with my 16 these bikes are awesome. Once it’s jetted properly you’ll never look back
I wish I had a yz250x
I’m picking one up tomorrow. Super excited. Current owner of a 2018 KX450F and I love that bike, but excited to have a trail tuned smoker.
It looks like it too I love how it sounds music to my ears it's crazy that's a 250 but with tustroke I didn't know they even made it an the cheap definitely getting one
Cool frist impression.
IMO. They really need to add electric start to this model. That and maybe a coil that can run a headlight. That would put them par with the other European models. With the battery they can then go to fuel injection and possibly oil injection. I may be the minority in my opinion but Yamaha really needs to come to the 21st century with the 2T.
Brian Castora adding those features will also add cost. Low cost and simplicity is one of the things that make the 250 x appealing to some riders. My latest quotes from local Ktm dealers for the 2019 250 xcw tpi range from $9700 to $10,300. I can buy a 250x for around 6900. It is a very capable bike as it is and they sellout every year. I personally prefer the simplicity of the 250x and the piece of mind that it is a proven design and has less technology that can fail.
No, thank you.
@@wdsracer I agree....
I just stumbled onto this x thing, i been riding a old 86 it 200.i would be right at home on the x.
This my dream bike
I have the 2018 YZ250 and I've only heat cycled it, been busy. But once I get ripping I'd like to try an X just to see how it is different.
The differences seem minor on paper, but in the real world the bikes are stunningly different!
Morley do you have a 250x? Please explain the differences if you have ridden both. Thanks
So for what it's worth people. i thought about selling my 2021 YZ 250X( that i just got in May ) but after watching this video.. i'll be keeping it now. That's all it took. Thanks
A new 2 stroke? How? Awesome
Nice review, you definitely bring different information and technical expertise to these reviews which I appreciate, 4t or 2t.🤙
Add VFORCE reed cage/reeds and a StIC metering block to the PWK38 Keihin and it will be all that and more for any other bike, 4 or 2t, still the best suspension package going.
Whats a stlc metering block i got the vforce reeds on my on x already
Craig Steinman heard of google lol, you guys. Here they can explain the benefits way better than me, but its definitely a good improvement and esp with your VF upgrade.
www.hpracedevelopment.com/stic-metering-block.html
Thank you
Craig Steinman 🤙
Let us know if you try it out. Cool.
I’ve heard some say they have significant issues with
1 vibration-need to change bars
2 clutch/transmission
Just change the bars to renthal 7/8s and put a stiffer clutch spring every other spring n your good
This dude on the Facebook marketplace is selling one of these he said it don’t ride like he thought it would lol
nice ride I'll take it in a 500!! he'll yes...
Not just Honda but Kawasaki and Suzuki, they all need to take note and bring back the 2T and make them Enduro models and registrable in 250cc and 300cc they would sell a lot.
BrokenSkull 2025 - they won’t, only KTM is willing to try to make them importable. Thank California and the Obama era EPA.
Yes the Europeans seem to be able to do something that looks like it is impossible for Japan companies to do. I'm glad we have the Europeans for our endure bikes. Greta channel.
@@pervono I think it is worth remembering that most Japanese companies focus on developing their road bikes more so than the dirt bikes. Whereas the euros don't really have the same focus on road
its a shame that no yz 250x is avalaible in europa wtf??
I would like ho see this bike tested by an average trail rider aboard. On steep technical central Idaho mountain trails. This would help reveal the true attributes or downsides of the machine to enable average Joe mountain riders to make a decision about wanting one.
They are really good on the gnarly trails! Super light and responsive, and above all else put massive smiles on the face!
2 stroke forever.... coming from a 71 year old rider.
An enduro bike with no headlight?
Woah I’m first
Trey_ 2245 big fucking deal
Guess what?? It's the same as last year. And the yz!is the same since 06 really 97 aside from the frame. Which I found the steel frame was better. They say this same sh It every year.
shhh don't say that! It will anger the yz purists!
seems like a standard yz
Why won't Yamaha update this freaking bike! Give it an electric start please. And maybe pull some low end out so we don't have to change flywheel weights and sprockets.
I’d love other companies like Yamaha to use fuel injection like KTM
Why? The carb on the Yammie is as good as it gets if you spend a small amount of time getting it dialed in for your riding conditions. It's simple, light, cheap and reliable. What is the real world benefit of EFI on a 2 stroke off road bike?
@@morley3810 Indeed!