Excellent review. I’m so glad to hear someone else describe the 150 as a mini 300! I’ve been saying that for years and all I get is blank stares…like I’m suddenly speaking some alien language they can’t comprehend lol. It’s actually easier to stall my 300 than any of the 3 150’s I owned. Add the TSP power kit and a suspension job and you’ve got yourself a weapon. Especially in eastern terrain where the speeds and elevations aren’t so high and trails are often full of wet slimy roots and rocks.
@@oldan3933 Well…it does and it doesn’t, right? Doesn’t in the sense that it’ll keep running at high elevations. But you do lose power and that has a much bigger impact on a bike that doesn’t have big power to begin with. The 300 can lose a few ponies and still be fairly responsive and make most all the hillclimbs. Not always the case on a 150. But I’m talking serious elevation. In the east I’ve ridden 150’s (carb and TPI) up to about 4000 feet without worry other than air screw changes on the carb bike. But take it say to 8000 feet and it’s a whole different story. The fun factor quickly goes away lol.
Would have been a helpful review for me but I decided on the yz125x a year ago for west coast enduro riding. I’m in it for the fun factor and to learn new skills. I love the challenge as the bike can do it if you get it just right, but then getting on the pipe is just smiles for miles!! It is the best weekend warrior I could have hoped for!
A 125 can make a lot more power well before getting on the pipe. The STIC Super X carb or their PWK metering block can actually be too powerful down low, if you don't take the time to tune it for trail. I use the slowest turn G2 throttle cam on my 200SX for tracks! I know a CR125 guy that pulled the less potent STIC metering block, bc it hit too hard eight above idle. Needle can fix that. Off-road at 4000' a YZ can climb the steep stuff without clutching, in 2nd gear at lower rpm. Lugs like it has electric motor assist.
Otto, I appreciate the tip. As per your recommendation on other forums, the STIC Super X will be the first mod on my YZ125X. Even at 65, my hopes are that I can make it work at Chadwick, MO. It consists of a lot of rock and hill climbs there and all my buddies ride big bore 2T's. Just trying to go minimalist while not being the last rider in line, all the time. I'm thinking for a total package, a well-tuned STIC Super X, an Apex head with the MX dome, and a Rekluse autoclutch might work together well. In order to calm the bike down, I'm thinking of weighting the wheels with either mousse bibs or Lucioli tubes. Any thoughts? I haven't even started mine and it won't leave the garage until it's built.
@@YZXRYDR I just watched a YT vlog of Strawberry Hill to get an idea of the terrain. Rock & Roll time, got shelves and easy to get buggered up into a bad line. Glad to see you're looking at the Super X. Thinking about your strategy. My .02 is to try the Apex head and Recluse as a 2nd stage pkg. Maybe larger tires, instead of the tube route. I have a 125X buddy that went with a light wheel set and taller rear tire, the STIC block wasn't phased, even with 7oz FWW and -2T rear. BTW what size bike do you normally ride?
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So cool to see Beta becoming a bigger name than, say, 5 years ago. Seeing them more and more in reviews and comparison videos.
Seems beta really tries to refine their bikes as well year to year. Pretty impressed by them in that regard.
Excellent review. I’m so glad to hear someone else describe the 150 as a mini 300! I’ve been saying that for years and all I get is blank stares…like I’m suddenly speaking some alien language they can’t comprehend lol. It’s actually easier to stall my 300 than any of the 3 150’s I owned. Add the TSP power kit and a suspension job and you’ve got yourself a weapon. Especially in eastern terrain where the speeds and elevations aren’t so high and trails are often full of wet slimy roots and rocks.
So glad to hear someone else say this, especially the stalling. No matter which bike I try, I end up back on my 150 to get the grin back 😁
I mean realistically elevation doesn’t even matter if you’re riding a tpi or tbi 150 though
@@oldan3933 Well…it does and it doesn’t, right? Doesn’t in the sense that it’ll keep running at high elevations. But you do lose power and that has a much bigger impact on a bike that doesn’t have big power to begin with. The 300 can lose a few ponies and still be fairly responsive and make most all the hillclimbs. Not always the case on a 150. But I’m talking serious elevation. In the east I’ve ridden 150’s (carb and TPI) up to about 4000 feet without worry other than air screw changes on the carb bike. But take it say to 8000 feet and it’s a whole different story. The fun factor quickly goes away lol.
🔥 great review 💯 the Yamaha is the winner 🏆
By choice of long-term relationships..
Would have been a helpful review for me but I decided on the yz125x a year ago for west coast enduro riding. I’m in it for the fun factor and to learn new skills. I love the challenge as the bike can do it if you get it just right, but then getting on the pipe is just smiles for miles!! It is the best weekend warrior I could have hoped for!
Love 💗 the small bore tests!
Great review. FYI my ‘19 TE150 with a Billetron 38 carb and TSP high comp head insert rips on the pipe. Much more powerful than stock.
I ve been on a 200 exc / xcw since 2005 . Tons of fun . Too bad ktm made the bike a 150. But any ride is better than no ride . Braaaaaaapp.
A 200 is phenomenal off-road. We tested a Beta about a year or two ago and fell in love with it.
@@vitalmx I just raced an 07' exc 200 Motocross on Kauai in a Mud fest. Beating and losing to bikes 17 years newer. *on my channel
Really well done. I learned a lot and exactly what I want to know.
thx for the video!!!
Beta is perfect for uk enduro 🎉
A 125 can make a lot more power well before getting on the pipe. The STIC Super X carb or their PWK metering block can actually be too powerful down low, if you don't take the time to tune it for trail. I use the slowest turn G2 throttle cam on my 200SX for tracks! I know a CR125 guy that pulled the less potent STIC metering block, bc it hit too hard eight above idle. Needle can fix that. Off-road at 4000' a YZ can climb the steep stuff without clutching, in 2nd gear at lower rpm. Lugs like it has electric motor assist.
Sure bud 😂
Otto, I appreciate the tip. As per your recommendation on other forums, the STIC Super X will be the first mod on my YZ125X.
Even at 65, my hopes are that I can make it work at Chadwick, MO. It consists of a lot of rock and hill climbs there and all my buddies ride big bore 2T's. Just trying to go minimalist while not being the last rider in line, all the time.
I'm thinking for a total package, a well-tuned STIC Super X, an Apex head with the MX dome, and a Rekluse autoclutch might work together well.
In order to calm the bike down, I'm thinking of weighting the wheels with either mousse bibs or Lucioli tubes. Any thoughts? I haven't even started mine and it won't leave the garage until it's built.
@@YZXRYDR dude. No. Full stop. Just say no to the auto clutch. Say no to the stic. And simply jet it properly and learn to ride it.
@@chadrides914 Sure thing bud, I understand.
@@YZXRYDR I just watched a YT vlog of Strawberry Hill to get an idea of the terrain. Rock & Roll time, got shelves and easy to get buggered up into a bad line. Glad to see you're looking at the Super X. Thinking about your strategy. My .02 is to try the Apex head and Recluse as a 2nd stage pkg. Maybe larger tires, instead of the tube route. I have a 125X buddy that went with a light wheel set and taller rear tire, the STIC block wasn't phased, even with 7oz FWW and -2T rear. BTW what size bike do you normally ride?
🐝🏁 Video 👍