Why you SHOULD buy a Yamaha XT250
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This bike is good for when you reach the age of 60 and older . You get a comfortable seat which is very important when your back isn't what it use to be . The lighter the better . Being able to walk your feet up a steep trail at low speeds is a big plus . Being able to go out and ride some trails and make it back in one piece and not be in pain the next day is priceless .
At 66 that's the exact reason why I'm looking at it.
At 66 that's exact reason I'm looking at the XT
I will be 60 this year. I have owned bikes most of my life. I now have over 20,000 miles just on my XT250. best bike I have ever owned. Light is better, especially for us aging riders.
I remember when the motorcycle seats were nice and cushy and have backrests that would adjust forward... I miss the 70s
@@dwightmartin132 I am also becoming 60 this year... and I am just about to take some hard-earned cash and buy me a brand new xt250.. I don't want to polish chrome, go 100 miles an hour down the highway, or try to move around 1,000 lb motorcycle in my driveway or anywhere else actually, when you're 60 you don't really have to hurry anywhere anyways except to maybe the bathroom lol... I figured this is an excellent choice for me... hope to see you on the back road..👍
At 6'2" and zero riding experience I bought a used xt250 and taught myself how to ride. I would recommend it to anyone.
Who needs the video, just read this guy’s comment
@Christian Rabideau You best bet is to go to a dealer, and sit on each bike.
I ended up going with a KLX250, fit, lighter, water cooled, 6 speed.
If you are near Bear DE 19701, there's a 2014 XT250 for $3000, with 1K miles on it.
@Christian Rabideau I weight 230 and I'm 6'2" look into Cogent Dynamics suspension upgrade if you weight more than 170. Modoc is the rear shock.
@@Problem-mattic i know right!
Gearbox do you think it would work for someone 6”4?
hey brother i'm 5'6" and i just bought one of these and i can't tell you how much i appreciate this video. kudos to you homeboy.
I bought my 2017 xt 250 in April this year. Found it on "cycle trader". Dealer was clearing out old new stock. Paid $3800 for a 2017 with zero miles. I'm a 180 lb 5'7" middle aged experienced rider. I have ridden my xt nearly everyday since the purchase. 3000 miles to date. Mostly 10 minute commutes to work with 1 -2 hr joy rides to my favorite fishing holes on the weekends. Adds to the bike so far, barkbusters hand guards and a rear rack. I attached a basket to the rear rack for my gear / groceries. Love the bike with my basket. Not the most stylish add but I can carry a case of beer with ease and this makes me very happy. Things i love about the bike. One is the ease which i can move it around The weight with the turning radius make this bike incredibly easy to manuaver while riding or sitting in the driveway. That makes it accessible and easy to use. The gas mileage is fantastic. With the stock Trail wing tires it handles the pavement with confidence. I live in a hilly curvy terrain and she is stable and strong. Maintenance is light. Changed the oil and adjusted the valves. Dealer wanted over 200 to do the valves. I bought a shop manual and a set of tools for under $40 bucks. Did the job myself after watching a youtube video. Took me an hour and a half the first time but think I I'll be able to do it in 30 minutes next time. And yes, tuning the valves is required to get the most out of this little engine. She started losing power on the upper rpm range but it was back after doing the tune at 1600 miles. Very glad I took the time to learn how. I love this bike for my everyday commuting. I am extremely happy with my purchase. I would rather be on this bike any day than behind the wheel of a car for these daily chores. Every day is literally a rollercoaster ride and I smile the whole trip.
Clay Littleriver Thanks for you comments.
I bought the XT and found it was not fast enough for highway use. I bought a WR250R to replace it and thought I would sell the XT. I like my WR, but I just can't part with the XT. It is just a fun bike.
I remember i purchased my xt250 way back when because of one of your videos. It truly is an amazing bike. Pretty much just air up your tires, put gas and oil in, and you have a bullet proof bike
U still have it? How's it been?
Thanks for the video, I too am a short dude 5’4” , just got back into riding after about 25 years I’ll definitely now have to check the xt250 as a bike for long adventures. I have no experience in the dirt so this bike may just be the right bike for me.
U ever get an XT250 or any bike?
I've chosen an xt225/xt250 for my first bike and your video was a huge reason why. Thank you for your honesty and real world reasoning.
Greetings:
July 18, 2019
I bought the bike for city travels only. And weekends on country roads. I purchased this motorcycle sole on some of the interviews from your channel and I'm glad I did.
I've been watching your videos since I decided to get an XT250 last May 2018. I happen to live in the area you are in. In fact I live right near the mall where you began the video. Anyway, at almost 70 years old and with over 50 years of riding (first bike was a 1965 Honda S90 - GREAT BIKE!) I can say that your description of the XT250's good points are pretty valid. I'll mention a few of the things I find nice about it.
First off I use it for running errands over any of my vehicles or other motorcycles (Africa Twin and CT70). It is so easy to get in and out of the garage. It feels like my mountain bike compared to the Africa Twin. I happen to travel with a truck and RV trailer and it's very easy to load and unload into my Chevy Colorado. I can take the mountain bike as well. So when I get somewhere camping the XT250 can explore just about anywhere (except deep sand) with ease and confidence. I can reach the ground and so far no dropping the bike. It averages 65 mpg as well. The suspension is soft but I adjust the speed accordingly.
As you've mentioned it is not a road bike but it can go places if the roads are 55 mph or less. Otherwise it's just winding out. I'd prefer to limit such situations to less than 10 miles but I've traveled over 50 miles on 65 mph highways doing about 60. The other frustration is it won't trigger the sensors for the left turn lanes. So I plan my routes accordingly or.... Also,
I bought mine used (a 2017) and it was pretty beat up with 8000 miles. But the past few months it seems to be proving itself for reliability and just plain fun. BTW it replaced a 2012 WR250R that I had and I use it for errands much more than I used the WR. Also, I either paid too much or you underestimated the value of a used XT250. If bought used they should hold their value for many years. They are also not exactly easy to find used. I was prepared to drive 1000 miles round trip to find mine but after searching for a month I found one about 250 miles round trip from me.
I was going to take the WR250R on the TAT but I think it's possible to take the XT250. May need to stiffen the suspension for the load but I think it could be doable and easy to pick up (unlike the Africa Twin) if it gets dropped.
In closing, I can understand why you'd be considering the WR but it is a tall bike and pricey (even used). If greater capability is an issue maybe a used KLR or even as someone mentioned a DR350 type could be nice. But nothing is as light and easy to maneuver around as this XT.
BIKES I've owned in the past 20 years: 1991 Honda CT70 (still own), 2001 DRZ400S and E, 2012 Wr250R, 2007 Vstrom 650 (great bike - took it to Yellowstone), 2007 BMW R1200GS (to Canada), 2007 Gold Wing (Mt Rushmore), 2005 ST1300 Honda, 2013 Yamaha Tenere (took it to Alaska), Honda CRF1000D 2017 (just returned from Texas). I still have a 73 Honda Z50 as well. Of all the bikes I've owned the XT250 is the most practical around town. My original 1965 S90 Honda would be a close second.
Johnmsac - Good appraisal of this bike. Experience of other machines lends justification to your easily read opinion/ views.
Enjoyable video as well !
Ride Safe all from the U.K.
Hi there and thanks for your input on the XT250
I'm of a similar age to you (71) and have riden and raced a few mbikes.
Got my licence in 1967 on a Triumph Bonneville and like you, owned a Honda 90 Sports, way back in the 60's.
My present bike is a KLR650 which I really enjoy. The downside is that it's getting to be a challenge to pick up, hence the reason I'm looking at a 250.
(I also ride and race mountain bikes. It's a great way to keep fit and get the adrenaline flowing)
Regards from S Africa
Clive
johnmsac I learned to ride on an S90 but didn’t buy a bike until I was 55.
Thanks for the comments. I'm 64 (5'10") and always thought about learning to ride but never did. I've ridden minibikes and scooters of course and done a lot of bicycling. This seems like a good beginners bike. I live in Florida and am curious to know if overheating is an issue during the Summer being air cooled?
Nissan Guy. I am confident that the xt can handle most heat. The worst case I’ve seen is a lengthy sand wash which demands high power and generally low speed. Another is a very steep and long climb. No problem in Florida. My ct70 once encountered a 5000’ 10 percent climb (white mountains to see the Bristol cone pines). It was seizing. My son would take a mouthful of water from his camelback and spit a stream of water on the head. It would suddenly accelerate. Did that for at least the last 1000’. To this day the ct runs great. That was in 2001. You’ll be fine as long as there forward motion.
You get me emotional at the last minutes dude wish you the best
i'm learning to ride and i went to a shop to look at bikes and this was the best one i found thanks for the good and bad comments it helps to know more about it
Famous last words “this is a steep ass hill right here, HOLY COW!”
I've had my 2016 XT sence last July. I taught myself how to ride, and I've put 4000 miles on it and love it. I ride up until shit freezes(NH), I have done minimal upgrades. I have added a tail rack, skid plate and bright white head light. I have had the bike up to 84 mph bombing down hill on a small intrastate!
I think you are right on the money. For someone on a tight budget or just beginning it is perfect. You can work on it yourself and parts are cheap. Well done. 😎
this guy is a practical excellent narrator. you have my vote. it's all about fun and safety,, not what others think you oughta have or be like. cool vid. rock on !!!!
Hi there, firstly note I live in Australia and am now almost 63 years old and have been riding since 1970 and I have had all the sports bikes, cruisers ( light and heavy ones ) and now I have a XT250 myself and the bike has all of the virtues you and mentioned in this video and does most things quite well
I had done some upgrades, ie; LED headlights, Happy Trails pannier racking system,( with a set of soft panniers ) Wolfman Tank bag , a small windscreen, Airhawk air riding cushion etc and plan to take the bike to the many campgrounds we have here in New South Wales ( this will include dirt roads an well as paved roads ) and beyond
As long as the bike can cruise along at 50 miles an hour ( on paved roads ) or so, that's good enough for me these days
Anyway good video an well put together, and good luck to all
I just got a 2023 XT250 it's been over 20 years since I've rode a bike and this is the perfect bike to get back into it.
How many times do you need to change the tires if you keep riding it for about 500km a day straight?
I am at the point in life where if it will cruise reasonably at 60mph it is good enough. Just not in that big of hurry. Better to enjoy the outdoors than fly from lot to lot.
bought my first 1981 xt250 for a $1800. came with a parts bike and was well mantained and stored along its years. its the best ride ever. i got a klx140L for the trails also.
Out of the many won a for reasons to own the XT250 my favorite has to be how easy it is on your body to ride. It's a Kush little Cadillac. I can write on the spike for 9 hours up in the mountains in the single track and still have energy to go. One day My friend and I traded bikes. His was a Honda 230. I didn't last more than 15 minutes and no was on my XT again. I'm afraid it has me spoiled :) It's perfect for easy leisure riding. If I want something faster or more capable ill get another bike to suit that mood. After 10 years on the XT that I bought brand new it still runs flawlessly and ive done nothing but fluid changes, chain, and a fork seal. This year I plan to change the battery and the spark plug and overhaul the bearings and other things for the 1st time and see the difference between its current state with 14 + 1000 miles and after a refreshing of the bike. Love it.
Fellow XT250 owner, with mixed emotions. I'm almost 50 years old, and 5'8". I like to explore in the bush, riding every kind of stupid little trail and back road. I like to dance on the road, and that is not about speed (deadly), it's about being light and nimble. I also like to be able to hit the highway if I really need to, which is when it's the only road to where I'm going, otherwise every other road is more fun on a nimble bike. I might have bought a TW200, it's even a bit nicer to ride in the bush sometimes, but it just can't do the highway right. The XT250 just does, and that's enough to get to better places. Everywhere else it just shines. No, it's not a jumping dirt racer crazy thing with 200" suspension travel. You also don't have to be giant to ride it. But I can ride dangerous places, like beside cliffs, because I can put both feet on the ground for insurance, and waddling is better than falling down a 70 degree rocky hillside and landing impaled on a tree branch. I also prefer being air cooled, because I don't like walking home 30 miles out of the bush, when a stick takes out your radiator or hose. Did that more than once in trucks in years past, that was enough.
What is the competition? The Honda, the Kawi, and used to be the Suzuki Super Sherpa, but that's gone now. The other two are great bikes to be sure, but they are both tall and water cooled, and the Honda is 30 pounds heavier. The Kawasaki might beat the XT in most respects, but then again, the XT is brutally simple by comparison, and again good for us short people.
So my mixed emotions? Happy, elated, delighted, excited, inspired, impressed, thrilled, awed. Yup, an all happy mix. I can dream what if the thing was a 350 instead, and had an aluminum frame, it could be lighter and faster and all that jazz, and that would be great, but.... I'll take it the way it is over everything else out there, and go everywhere I want to go, and enjoy it immensely.
Exactly! I love my XT250 for these exact reasons.
+Leslie B My XT250 has done that one time only, about a year after I got the bike. But not when it was new, I went even faster when it was brand new, and it never happened. I think it might be caused by the tires. I don't like the original BridgeStone Trail Wing tires. Good traction in dirt, bad traction on wet roads, and also noisy when riding in a straight line because of the knobbies. I have new Shinko 700 tires, hopefully they will be a lot better.
I enjoyed your written review as much as the video! So Thank you :-) As a rider looking to get into adventure riding, the XT250 looks ideal. I'm 5'10" and insist on being able to place my feet on the ground - check. A 250cc air cooled single is ideal for the dirt - check! My only concerns are riding it on the roads at highway speeds and luggage carrying capability. But overall, so far, the little Yamaha looks great!
The Kawasaki is a super sherpa, not the Suzuki
I had a xt225 great bike, I'm 64 years old, been riding dirt bikes for 35 years, I now have a 2017 crf250l, really great bike !
Hey brother I need ur help, I'm 13 and am looking for a dirtbike and I'm wondering if u could help me identify one. Its listed as a 1981 yamaha 250 enduro and it's a 4 stroke. I u want I could send you a screenshot of it. On whatever social works for you😁
@@carter.coleman man, sounds good !
I too was heavily influenced by your videos when I purchased my XT250. I love it. Thanks for the great videos!
I am a shorter beginning rider who wants to do ADV riding, and you've totally sold me on this bike. Thanks!
You won’t regret it. I’m 5’5 and find it perfect both height and weight wise.
I'm a beginner rider and seat heights intimidate me, the more I research this bike the more I like it!! I need to go and sit on one.
I agree with all your points. I chose a bike suited to my height and ability. I am 5' 9" and needed a more highway capable bike but wanted to do some light off road or moto camping. I got the BMW F700 with 31" seat height. I have 29" inseam. The suspension is good all around and fits me fine. Being able to flat foot with ability to do that on a slope is truly a good thing. I tried many and picked it for low center of gravity, power for 70 plus on freeway and decent scrambling ability and ground clearance.
But what makes it good for on road isn't great off. I should have bought a road specific bike and a bike like yours for dirt and shorter around town commuting.
I live in the desert and my job is 3 miles away with dirt hilly trails all the way to work. This would be perfect.
I am 57 years old, 5ft 10 in but have a short inseam of only 28 inch, I caqn not touch the ground on most 250s but the Yamaha XT250 is the perfect height. I have had extensive injuries while serving my country in the military but the XT 250 is about the only lightweight bike I can pick up from the ground when it falls over. If you never fall over sometimes, you are not offroading.I ride mine daily when the Georgia weather allows. Ive had mine for a few years so far and havent even had to tighten the chain yet. It has been maintenance free except for oil changes and replacing air filters and tires. Best bike Ive owned in a long time. Ive owned a CT 70, SL 70 Suzuki TS 90 and TC 90 Kawasaki 175 enduro, Honda Rebel, BMW 1200 in Germany for the Autobahn, Then a couple of 4 wheelers, ,a older model Yamaha XT 225, older model XT 250, Yamaha DT 175, DT 250, Bultaco 250, Yamaha trials 250, Harley Davidson heritage softail, Indian Chief from 1950,Kawasaki KLR 650 and now a 2018 XT 250. I could tell some stories about all of these bikes too.
just scored a 2021 XT250 for $4,779 zero miles..wow!
where
Congrats friend, have a blast, looking to bethune myself
Don't let nobody tell you anything different you did great you prove that it's good for street riding and you just proved that it's also good for trail riding you just made me a believer in the Yamaha xt250 and yes I will purchase one thank you for posting this consumer video
you legit almost made me cry at the end with the heartfelt ending and sentimental music
I’m ready to pull the trigger on a new bike and your running commentary has convinced me that cool rides and adventures await even if they aren’t the rides to Alaska. Min vacations is more what I’m used to. Cheers
sold my last bike last year,, a 1400 intruder. used to cruise the country back roads west of Chicago. at 30 the wind never bothered me. now I'm a bit older and whipping around a 250 around town is more my bag. no more highway for me. getting beat up by the wind on a bike is a thing of the past for me. and yeah, I've had windshields that helped considerably before.
I rode an old Honda 50cc and 70cc as an introduction but my first motorcycle was really the XT250 and LOVED IT. I regret selling it to my brother years ago. They run forever. Mine was a 1981 (See Stallone ride it in First Blood). As of the early 2000's, it was still running like a champ. That version would barely do 55 so highways were not really advised. Fantastic to learn on/so much fun.
You might list the year of this bike in
the description, the blue is amazing, the
other colors are cool too, but this
graphics look is the best by far!
Awesome for us shorties! Keep up the great work!
If you are looking for beginner bikes with low seat heights, add the Suzuki Dr200SE to your list. Very similar to the XT.
The 2020 DR200 has a seat that is one inch taller, has no rear disc brake, no display-instrument gauges, and is more expensive. I’ll go with the XT for sure as a beginner bike
XT is way faster
@@grumpysquid XT is $500 more. It is probably better in every way. We are talking "beginner Bikes" though. performance is only about the last concern. I had a DR200 for a first dual sport. It cost me $1600. I sold it 2 years later for $1800.
I am totally with you. I plan on buying xt250 for my daughter. Thanks a lot.
Like 95% certain the xt250 is gonna be my first bike. So pumped!
Did you get one? The XT would be perfect for a learner!
Never too late to talk/ride XT 250! Great lightweight dual sport!
The xt250 is a great bike for a beginner -- for a year or two. I bought one in 2016, learned the basics, off-road and highway driving, but, like you say, you grow out of this bike. After a couple of years I got something faster and better looking, a Honda CBR650.. I dropped my xt250 more than a few times -- usually off-road -- and other than a few scratches on the bike, it always worked well. They don't depreciate in value that much (a plus) and they're easy to do maintenance on (another plus). And yes, if you're under 5'9", the xt250 is really the only bike you should be considering as a first bike.
I just watched this video and thought i recognized the area right before you went on the dirt, so i rewinded and say Ynez Rd. and Equity Dr. I know where both of those are, insane knowing i just a few minutes north of that area.
What happened to the channel? Why no more videos? Thanks to this channel is that I decided to buy the XT250
I was considering the XT250 last year but chose to get a street bike for now since there is very little places to ride in the dirt where I live in Arkansas, that is unless you know someone that will let you ride their private property. The way I see it now when I retire in a few more years I will be moving back out west where there is plenty of free dirt to ride on. At that tie I will be able to trade in my street bike for an XT250. I think it will be a great bike for camping and exploring and then be able to run in to town for more supplies when needed. Thanks for your videos I enjoy watching them.
It great for light dual sport riding. It does a little bit of everything. No, it's not for extended highway trips - unless you want to get beat up by the wind and lag behind traffic.
Last Tuesday I bought a second hand 2019 xt250 with 1400 km's on it in Australia and they're so expensive, $6000. You can buy a new 2021 for 8 grand. I bought it because I'm a beginner (at 58 years of age) and the low seat height and larger fuel tank. I pick it up in 2 days and I'm really excited. I liked your video. Thanks.
Yep, same case here in the states. $5,199 USD brand new. Used are extremely hard to find. Only one near me is a 2017 with 7k miles for $4,999 USD. Dual sports are red hot sellers right now.
It’s crazy what COVID and other factors have done to prices. We all missed out on some great deals.
You are right on the money with where you're riding it. Make no mistake, its capable in the dirt but it's no rock bike, hillclimber extraordinaire or motocrosser going over 5 foot jumps. Remember that and you're going to have a lot of fun. It's also very quiet and vibration friendly for a one lunger. Great for tooling around on back roads. Even better if you can find a little dirt to go along with it.
I'm like @Gearbox, 6'2 and basically zero riding experience apart from the odd pitbike outing. I love this bike. Like I love it so much it's friggin great, she really hit the nail on the head too it handles well offroad, I've ridden it in dirt, mud, snow, it's *predictable* and it's *reliable,* has some power to it but not tooo much where a beginner would be completely overwhelmed and end up killing themselves the second they put it in gear. I really couldn't agree more with absolutely everything she said, awesome bike. If you're thinking about getting into riding and you're wondering what to get, get it. You won't regret it.
I have owned a DRZ/SM 400 for 6 years and have bin thinkin of gettin rid of for Yamaha TW200 . What ever you buy is the right bike for you !
I sold my tw200 and looking to buy xt250 as well. Did you buy it yeat?
Why the switch? Thx
Bought a used one last week. been having a lot of fun with it! hopefully will have some riding videos soon!
I've been riding since 1989 so, I'm no beginner. What I am, is a motorcycle commuter/explorer.
The main reason I've now owned 3 of these (2008.2014 and now a 2020) is that they are dead reliable (2 have gone over 50k miles before I retired them, due to road salt rust, no other problems, as I'm a winter commuter as well) Best of all, there is no radiator to smash or over heat, and no parts are needed for a valve adjustment, just your time.
My 2020 already has 24,000 miles on it, and it goes down the highway nicely on my fishing trips for Trout plus, it take me off road further than I'm willing to walk in.
This thing is manageable where other, larger ADV bikes I've owned, just wanted to pound you into the ground if you messed up. IMHO, smaller/simpler is BETTER, unless you only go to Starbucks via the highway. :)
Nice bike
The first time I heard truth about the price of this bike. You said it's kinda expensive that's exactly right. I've seen so many videos saying this bike has a cheap MSRP of $5,100.00 and there's nothing cheap about $5,100.00.
I can't think of a better 2nd bike to have as a 5ft8, 170lb man
I learned on a little Kawasaki Z125 Pro 😂
The Z125 is a blast and i miss it in many ways but, the XT allows me to explore here in Montana in ways i just couldn't on the Z.
Please Make More XT250 Videos I Love Them
As Clint Eastwood said, A MAN'S GOT TO KNOW HIS LIMITATIONS! Lol good video
Us short guys need bikes too! So hard to find the power and quality for guys like us in this class of bike. LOL Just bought a Monkey but I believe this will be my next bike.
I’m thinking about getting this 2021 model all for street use.
CB500x… i wish I did.. I got a 22 XT and i feel like a turtle on the road.
There's better choices.
Amazing bike! Wish we had those on the other side of America dude. Great video, thanks!
I have a 1989 xt250, just started fixing it up. Theyre also super easy to wheelie
Just bought a 2008 xt250. Im 28 with two kids and just want to play around when I get the rare chance to. When I was 19 and 21 I had CBR600s and GSXR 750s and went full throttle everywhere. Because thats whats fun on those bikes. They are made to go 150 plus, they are no fun to put around on. Im not into all that anymore. This bike is so light and easy, I run out and hop on it any chance I get. I love it so far.
Good Vid man.
I think I’m going to buy one and get started.
💡I love your videos my brother. Especially this one. I know it must not be easy putting yourself out there; yet you are a child of God & perfectly the way he wanted you to be. ✌💎🏌
Some awesome bike!! There is a saying: it might take you there not fast,but it WILL take you there!! Good review 👍!! Enjoy your riding!! Hello from Ukraine!!
I’m a shorter guy at 5”7 looking at first bikes and I was entertaining the idea of a KLR or a GS, but I went to their respective dealers and holy shit those are goliaths. I’m sure I’d be able to make it work but what you said about confidence is absolutely true, low seat height would be a lot easier to learn both on and off road. Being cheap as balls is just a plus at this point.
I like how you have your bike set up fuel can boxes and cargo bags on the fuel tank front fender
Me you same same haha I couldn't agree more mate, for the same reasons I ride the xr250r , cheap, reliable, simple, air cooled , kick start only and I get a tone of shit for it haha everybody say get a ktm, Husqvarna .. go bigger.. why? It does everything I want it to do.. I was a hiker who suffers with bad knees now I can still get out in nature.. I'm not out to impress people, I just want to go up the woods and camp out, cook some food on a fire and have a Cheech .. that's what I enjoy. Yeah my bikes lame on the road.. I got smoked off the lights by a range Rover the other day but that dude had spent 70k to be able to do that.. I built mine for a grand . It gets me from A to B on the street and up the side of mountains so what more could I ask for. I am getting a Yamaha xt660z in the next few weeks.. but that's another bike people will say "oh you shoulda got the ktm , bmw blah blah blah ... I generally ride on my own so nobody is going to help me pick it up, it's basically a big dirt bike with a dashboard and with a decent load capability and will cruise at 90mph all day .. proven up to 100k mileage faultlessly so again it will do what I want it to do, carry camping equipment long distance saving my little Honda's legs on bigger trips .. shiiit..people go round the world on 660 teneres so it can't be that bad! Everybody out there is an arm chair expert ... If you don't have a channel and your own videos showing me how to do it better ..shut your friggin mouth eh! Haha oh you shoulda.. where's ya content bud? Might have a shiney new ktm daddy bought you but it's never dirty in ya Instagrams .. no live footage.. haha you know the type.. all the gear and no idea.. and a big mouth lol and prolly ginger hair! .. any way everything you said in this video makes perfect sense buddy . Great video .
I just bought 2012 with 208 miles from original owner. I love it more then tw200.
Congrats!!!
I got a 1983 dt125 2 stroke oil injection when I was 14 I rode that bike for 25 years then sold it still running. I mostly rode off road and I used and abused that bike. I jumped a rail road bed and landed so hard I broke the right side peg off and that's the only thing I broke also my buddy and I made a video of us jumping each other. I wish I would of kept that bike now. That bike looked the same as that bike but was water cooled and 2 Stroke. 👍🤠 I'm 42 now and im 6' and had no problem with it.
😂😂😂 I love your come back at those who negatively criticized your video blogs.. 😂😂😂
If someone is looking for best overall utility then this bike is probably the choice. I am personally going to get one just for that. I am not going to jump it, ride wheelies and showboat around. If I want to ride to town or go cross country and camp then this does the job. If I want to hit the trails and not be concerned with deadlifting four or five hundred pounds in a mud out condition then this light weight bike is good for that. I mean really it is a utility that gets you there. I ride sport bikes, over a thousand cc and it wears you down for a couple hundred miles on average.
I need light, torque that gets me there and not get worn out by just wrestling with the ride. Nimble, lean and consistently reliable.
😂violates every intersection complains about jaywalkers😂
Bro, that's the Promenade Mall you were riding in at the beginning of this video. How come we never rode by each other? I live in Temecula, and only live around 7 miles from the mall. I ride a red DRZ400SM.
I also didn't know about that place you offroaded onto, and have been looking for one I could practice in. I need more experience and confidence in offroading.
Great video, I miss these parts of so cal.. but as I'm looking for an adv. Bike to,take me south of the border, as a solo female, this is it. I'm short, experienced rider, heck my dream would be to make my 1200 custom Harley into a scrambler..and RTW. But more realistic currently, this will be the bike.. and for a great video.. maybe a detailed one in your mods.? Or panniers or even a video on what we could add for accessories...cheers Moto Coco 2023
Been looking at the XT250 lately. I live on a small island where the top speed on the road is 50 MPH and we have plenty of rough dirt, sand and gravel roads and trails to ride as well. My question for you taller riders, I am 6'2", is this a good fit or do I need something taller?
Gooood Video and a great perspective on a low cost and versatile dual sport bike!
got me subscribed with this quality video 11:13 I respect this! Ride YOUR Ride
Excellent video. You made my day.
Great video, thanks !
I love my 2009 xt250
With a big bore kit and stroker kit you can boost it to 320 cc. I'm heavy so I'm thinking about doing it. Great bike off road!
Great review
If your motorcycle don't trigger the left turn lane sensors it's legal to make the turn when safe to do so.
yes i had one. its an odd bike.... it doesnt feel like anything but an xt 250 but i totally agree with you opinions
I’m buying a 2019 model with 1 mile from a dealer for 3999
Currently own a 06 TW200. It's a great bike but it's getting older. Not sure if my next bike will be the XT250 or KLX250. I don't like the CRF250...its heavier and has soft suspension. The CRF might be good for people that stay on the road more, but I'm always off road. I want something for the woods.
I have an XT and the KLX is the only other bike I would seriously consider. So far I have decided that the simplicity and reliability of an air-cooled motor, slight weight and added fuel capacity of the XT250 isn't worth giving up for the longer suspension travel, 6th gear, and added 2 +/- hp of the KLX. It is a very, close call. It seems like either would be an excellent choice.
@@noyopacific I'd have to agree. I sold my 2010 KLX 250SF (supermoto version) for a 2015 XT250. I liked the KLX, but it had a huge cold start problem and also had a few electrical issues. The Yamaha has been dead reliable. I'd only consider a KLX again if it was one of the new fuel injected models.
You mean it won't do the TAT? My new Himalayan, which I haven't fallen in love with yet, is so heavy that it's difficult off-road and it's underpowered on road (59-60 mph WOT into a headwind). I'm thinking about getting a lighter bike (I'm 70 years old). I need to be able to do 65 at least into a headwind.
RAMBO rode one. Nuff said.
That's a badass fact
I live near where they filmed that movie (Hope BC), and that very bike came up for sale a few years ago. Should have bought it. Ah well.
@Johnny Martinez First Blood. They dubbed in a 2 stroke for sound though.
Nice vid. I cannot fathom all the Crapola you feel obliged to carry.
What were your other choices?
Good to see ya riding still..
atgatt at 11:11 you don't want to go downa small hill where there are no cars. You have a helmet on and short sleeves , but you ride on major roads without full gear. my only amd hest suggestion atgatt be safe. i am a subscriber and love your content. just be safe
I’m 6’4 and 233lbs.. I’m buying one to thrash trails with my wife on her tw200 and then give to my kids as a starter bike
One of the problems I see with this bike is the tank size. By the time you get to the dirt, you have no fuel to play around, because you need to save some for the ride home. I realize this is not the situation for everybody but it is for me.
Put an aftermarket tank on. Problem solved.
Love the video 👍🏻
Donald willi is the man! He talked me through my first wheelie
250 is like the most ideal bike for a license test tbh
The exhaust pipe fmf power core 4 is very noisy?
Would be interesting to compare this to my XT350, I live in the area, let me know if you want to meet and ride it.
in 2022 it looks like you could get used Ninja 400 for same price as used XT250. Cycle prices are nuts now.
Bro, you can lose more skin sliding down a road, than sliding in the dirt.
Every time you go for a ride, tell yourself, if I go down, I'm going down wearing exactly what I'm wearing right now. So I gear up before swinging a leg over the seat.
I have a XT 350 1996 put a bigger sprocket on it top speed 60 ish ( not pushing it too awful hard) but much better control at low speeds offroad
Those are cool bikes for sure.