For me its such a hard choice between the YZ and the KX, because I absolutely love both of them, and as a hardcore Yamaha guy, to even have something else on my list of favorites is pretty damn impressive😂
Imma be honest the ktm 250sxf sound meaner but one thing we all can agree on is a 4 stroke pulling away in the distance is a beautiful sound and it sounds meaner from far
So nice, i have an RMZ 250 2017, my dream is to ride an YZ250F 2022.. one day ill have on, show us more of the bike.. and some 3rd person footages would be nice
That is the coolest track I have ever seen! You are a really talented rider too. So you like this better than the KX? They have a $1K rebate on the KX's now though. Hard to beat!
Trust me he is not talented, he is just improved A LOT wich is soooo nice to watch. I remember those RMZ times when he can t jump that 1:08 and now its breakfast for him :D KEEP GOING Derek!!!
What's up Derek!? I've been watching you for a while but have always been curious, who is Sam? Also, I just got off my kx85 after this winter and got an '09 yz250f. It's truly a great bike and is very comfortable, but I've just been trying to get my technique down recently and I notice that you normally stay in one gear when you ride and keep all of you fingers on the grips? Do you think that method could help my riding? Also, thanks for the great content! You've really been uploading a lot more frequently than you used to. Keep up the good work!
Hey Triston thanks for watching! Sam is my cousin. What gear you're in, clutch usage, and brake usage all highly depend on the track you're riding. In this video I am constantly switching between 2-3-4 gear. Since the soil is hard pack I rarely need to use the clutch in corners (because I'm in the right gear on a bike with plenty of torque) so I don't cover the clutch very much. For example, if I was riding my 150sx two stroke on a deep soil track I would have my index finger covering the clutch 100% of the time. You should learn to ride with a finger covering both your clutch and your front brake. Most of your gripping strength comes from your pinky and ring fingers. Squeezing as tight as you can with your legs at all times is probably the best first thing to focus on when riding though.
Hey Derek what do you think of the difference between the KYB fork and WP forks? I've heard so many rumours about how bad the WP fork can be, but are they really that bad? Im switching from a YZ125 to a KTM sx250f. Thanks!
stock vs stock, the KYB is a much better fork. Feels way nicer than my KTMs stock air forks. After I got the suspension revalved on my KTM I really liked it though.
I've tested yz250f recently and as a pro rider i can tell you that in stock form it has almost no power at top rage, compared to ktm and even kawi. of course you can install dual injector kit and exhaust system but it will cost almost 3,500 bucks, if you look for best quality/price offer as a semi-pro rider, pro rider, or you are just a regular rider who likes to rev your bike a lot, i think kawi is your choice. ktm obviously is more expensive but it has stronger engine package (ESPESSIALLY IN THE TOP RANGE) and it feels more stable, thanks to the new platform. yamaha is the best bike for an average rider to enjoy riding during the weekends. it is a bike with great tuning potentional but it will cost you a lot of money to make it as fast as ktm or kawi. my personal choice - orange bikes)))
I have a 21 KX250F also and that bike definitely has way more top end power than my Yamaha. My Yamaha absolutely has better midrange which is where I typically ride. I prefer the YZ for more reasons than the motor though. I love the width of it, it's so easy to grip without thinking about it, just feels like an extension of the body. I've rode a KTM 250 SXF and the bottom end and midrange was lacking in my opinion. Great top end that pulled forever but I don't ride up there constantly so not useful for my skill.
As a racer, I can tell you stock for stock the YZ is most definitely not the best 250f. It's down quite a bit of power. It has shorter gears then any of the 250fs which give it the illusion that it's faster because you can ride it a gear higher. But it signs off early, at no point in the powerband can it match the Austrian bikes or even the KX and the suspension is far too soft. Not sure why guys have such a false sense of grandeur about this bike. And before we call me a hater, I came from a 22 YZ250f and am now on a 23 KTM. B class MX rider.
You're not a hater at all man everyone has their bike preference! I totally agree with you that power up top signs off completely. I was actually kind of shocked at how flat the top end was, but I ride more in the midrange anyway and the grunt/throttle response in the mid feels perfect. I own a 21 KX250F also and that bike has WAY more top end power than my YZ. I've rode a few 250SXF (2020, 2022) and they have a ton of top end, feels like the never stop pulling, but they really lacked bottom and midrange in my opinion. For the way I ride, I really like the YZ power plant but it's not the motor that sells me. I like how wide the shrouds and frame feel when I grip it the bike with my legs. I barely have to think about squeezing it just feels so natural. The suspension stock feels great in my opinion way better than my KXs. KX I have to focus on squeezing but it does handle really well and feels flickable, like I can put it wherever I want it. I just somehow feel big on the KX. I also have a 2019 KTM 150 SX, didn't like the stock suspension but after revalve it feels great. Love that bike but I think I like how the YZ feels in ruts better than my KTM.
@DerekHallman you need to ride a new gen ktm. The new bikes stomps the YZ from bottom to top. That was my companion. I was never a huge proponent of the previous gen Austrian chassis, but I absolutely love the new one. To me the YZ is probably great for the slower guys, but I never found comfort on that chassis and unfortunately, I lack the budget of Star racing and prefer to keep my bikes mostly stock, hence my opinions. Appreciate the comment. Ride on.
@@DerekHallmanjust wondering how do you get your mic to sound good this one even sounds way better than mine I have a yz250f but mine just sounds like an an earthquake on the GoPro
Bars are in the holes closest to the rider but the bar mounts are facing the front fender. Renthal 821 bar. Guts +25mm tall seat. I am 6 feet 3 inches tall and weigh about 175 pounds.
That's your opinion my man! It is absolutely my favorite bike and the best bike I ever rode, hence the title. I've probably ridden at least 50+ different models of bikes from different years and this is my favorite. Other big favorite was the 2021 Beta 350 RR race edition.
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Dude what a stud! Bike bikes are a big change, but he handled it like a boss! Love that yz!!!
That does sound much better than the previous YZ's! Nice growl/bark!
Yeah that midrange grunt is such a satisfying sound
@@DerekHallman it’s the worst sounding dirt bike ive ever heard in my life, yamahas have been for the last few years they are disgusting to hear
why you so mad @@RogerT-kt3zd
Love the Videos! keep up the GOOD work :D
Love the riding dude! So good keep it up hey from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks mate!
Ha ha those guys can hear that thing barking when you coming up behind them lol....nice ripping bro.😁👍🔥
Yamaha should hire you to sell bikes. Watching you on this bike is seriously making me want to go out and get one!
For me its such a hard choice between the YZ and the KX, because I absolutely love both of them, and as a hardcore Yamaha guy, to even have something else on my list of favorites is pretty damn impressive😂
Can't go wrong with either of them! I prefer the cockpit and the grip feel of the YZ.
@@DerekHallman Bruh I'm buying Like to what your rideing
@@DerekHallman are you on Snapchat
make the correct choice and buy a ktm you wont regret it 😅💯
I love the sound
Great riding and great bike!
i wish i have one
Same
@@thecosmicowl928 I'm going to buy one I have the 💰💰💰 💰
@@RobertBrolo BRUH
Work hard and you'll get it
Learn how to spell man
I remember when you wouldn't hit some of those jumps. Now look at you hitting all of them and doing great.
thanks
Imma be honest the ktm 250sxf sound meaner but one thing we all can agree on is a 4 stroke pulling away in the distance is a beautiful sound and it sounds meaner from far
I agree for hundred percents. yz250f is awesome!
when I tried it for the first time I noted for myself that it's much easier to jump on this bike
Just bought a 2016 anniversary edition 250f and im loving it so far
hell yeah enjoy it dude!
That's awesome I just got a 2017 anniversary edition but I have on a graphics kit so you can't see
@xynfly6899 that's one thing I didn't want to do. If I put graphics on I'm buy new plastics
So nice, i have an RMZ 250 2017, my dream is to ride an YZ250F 2022.. one day ill have on, show us more of the bike.. and some 3rd person footages would be nice
I love your videos. ❤
Thanks for watching! ❤
That is the coolest track I have ever seen! You are a really talented rider too. So you like this better than the KX? They have a $1K rebate on the KX's now though. Hard to beat!
Trust me he is not talented, he is just improved A LOT wich is soooo nice to watch. I remember those RMZ times when he can t jump that 1:08 and now its breakfast for him :D KEEP GOING Derek!!!
It's my favorite track!! Both are really really good bikes but I prefer the feel of my YZ more than my KX. You can't go wrong with either though.
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Holy crap Sam is ripping!!
Right!? So stoked he's sending it now!
Awesome track and good riding!
Thanks bro!
Is už better ktm?
And this is your main bike now?
incredible video. what bike would you recomend for a 5f,5 person.
Sick man what happens to your ktm that blew up I’ve seen a lot of good videos of your riding it
I still have it, you want some more KTM videos?
@@DerekHallman enduro please?
just got a 19 250f amazing bike. just ran into a problem curious If you've have any fuel or battery issues
Super nice bike! I was on the fence about getting one, but I ended up getting a KTM 350 SXF I love itttt! Kinda wish I got to try out a yz250f or 450f
Nice choice! I like my KTM a lot too but I find myself riding the YZ way more often now haha.
I may have to find a way to try out some Yamahas! Keep up the awesome riding and vids buddy!!! Love the content
Hey man is much of a difference between 22 and 23 model. ??? I know you just purchased the never model but you might have some toughts?
My heart is with the 150sx
What's up Derek!? I've been watching you for a while but have always been curious, who is Sam? Also, I just got off my kx85 after this winter and got an '09 yz250f. It's truly a great bike and is very comfortable, but I've just been trying to get my technique down recently and I notice that you normally stay in one gear when you ride and keep all of you fingers on the grips? Do you think that method could help my riding? Also, thanks for the great content! You've really been uploading a lot more frequently than you used to. Keep up the good work!
Hey Triston thanks for watching! Sam is my cousin. What gear you're in, clutch usage, and brake usage all highly depend on the track you're riding. In this video I am constantly switching between 2-3-4 gear. Since the soil is hard pack I rarely need to use the clutch in corners (because I'm in the right gear on a bike with plenty of torque) so I don't cover the clutch very much. For example, if I was riding my 150sx two stroke on a deep soil track I would have my index finger covering the clutch 100% of the time. You should learn to ride with a finger covering both your clutch and your front brake. Most of your gripping strength comes from your pinky and ring fingers. Squeezing as tight as you can with your legs at all times is probably the best first thing to focus on when riding though.
I really want to go there
Wow your insane dude I would never hit most of those jumps.
thanks dude
These 250s are so good
Have you rode at half Moon MX
where is this track?... i like the fact that you can go around the doubles to speed check them
Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia
@@DerekHallman cool, thanks Derek!
@@SuperTexasBlues no problem man!
@@DerekHallmanI wish I could go to that one but I live in Texas and there's not really too many good ones around me
Hey Derek what do you think of the difference between the KYB fork and WP forks? I've heard so many rumours about how bad the WP fork can be, but are they really that bad? Im switching from a YZ125 to a KTM sx250f. Thanks!
stock vs stock, the KYB is a much better fork. Feels way nicer than my KTMs stock air forks. After I got the suspension revalved on my KTM I really liked it though.
I have the same bike just I have the monster racing edition I love my bike
This is the monster racing edition 🤘🏻
Awesome video. Good for Sam dude was on the gas.
Thanks Kev! Sam seriously impressed me this day I was so excited for him
Where is this place located at? Would love to ride there.
Yamaha powa
I got a yz250f and a crf450r and the 250s nice but the 450r is where its at .
I've tested yz250f recently and as a pro rider i can tell you that in stock form it has almost no power at top rage, compared to ktm and even kawi. of course you can install dual injector kit and exhaust system but it will cost almost 3,500 bucks, if you look for best quality/price offer as a semi-pro rider, pro rider, or you are just a regular rider who likes to rev your bike a lot, i think kawi is your choice. ktm obviously is more expensive but it has stronger engine package (ESPESSIALLY IN THE TOP RANGE) and it feels more stable, thanks to the new platform. yamaha is the best bike for an average rider to enjoy riding during the weekends. it is a bike with great tuning potentional but it will cost you a lot of money to make it as fast as ktm or kawi. my personal choice - orange bikes)))
did you play around with the tuner app. You can give it a lot more top end through that.
I have a 21 KX250F also and that bike definitely has way more top end power than my Yamaha. My Yamaha absolutely has better midrange which is where I typically ride. I prefer the YZ for more reasons than the motor though. I love the width of it, it's so easy to grip without thinking about it, just feels like an extension of the body. I've rode a KTM 250 SXF and the bottom end and midrange was lacking in my opinion. Great top end that pulled forever but I don't ride up there constantly so not useful for my skill.
@@maesonbecker1495 yes, it definetly helps a bit but not enough to compete in stock form with high reving bikes like ktm or kawi on pro level
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As a racer, I can tell you stock for stock the YZ is most definitely not the best 250f. It's down quite a bit of power. It has shorter gears then any of the 250fs which give it the illusion that it's faster because you can ride it a gear higher. But it signs off early, at no point in the powerband can it match the Austrian bikes or even the KX and the suspension is far too soft. Not sure why guys have such a false sense of grandeur about this bike. And before we call me a hater, I came from a 22 YZ250f and am now on a 23 KTM. B class MX rider.
You're not a hater at all man everyone has their bike preference! I totally agree with you that power up top signs off completely. I was actually kind of shocked at how flat the top end was, but I ride more in the midrange anyway and the grunt/throttle response in the mid feels perfect. I own a 21 KX250F also and that bike has WAY more top end power than my YZ. I've rode a few 250SXF (2020, 2022) and they have a ton of top end, feels like the never stop pulling, but they really lacked bottom and midrange in my opinion. For the way I ride, I really like the YZ power plant but it's not the motor that sells me. I like how wide the shrouds and frame feel when I grip it the bike with my legs. I barely have to think about squeezing it just feels so natural. The suspension stock feels great in my opinion way better than my KXs. KX I have to focus on squeezing but it does handle really well and feels flickable, like I can put it wherever I want it. I just somehow feel big on the KX. I also have a 2019 KTM 150 SX, didn't like the stock suspension but after revalve it feels great. Love that bike but I think I like how the YZ feels in ruts better than my KTM.
@DerekHallman you need to ride a new gen ktm. The new bikes stomps the YZ from bottom to top. That was my companion. I was never a huge proponent of the previous gen Austrian chassis, but I absolutely love the new one. To me the YZ is probably great for the slower guys, but I never found comfort on that chassis and unfortunately, I lack the budget of Star racing and prefer to keep my bikes mostly stock, hence my opinions. Appreciate the comment. Ride on.
what tune youbuse?
aggressive map on the yamaha app
Can you post s video of your guts sest cover on the bike
It's in this video at 5:32
@@DerekHallman a whole separate video of it
Hey did you get the crash that happened in the joker lane that was me ?
when?
Yesterday
@@edwinbedoya1944 Nah I wasn't there yesterday
Which bike is better in your opinion yz250f kx250f or crf250r
yz250f
The CRF or yz I don't really like Kawasaki
What’s this tracks name?
Robert's Track and Trails
Where is this track?
Virginia
insane riding but you have to fix your mic. not trying to be rude
When I ride hard that Yami bark is just too loud for the mic. Doesn't happen on any other bike haha. Trying out some different mics right now 👍🏻
@@DerekHallmanjust wondering how do you get your mic to sound good this one even sounds way better than mine I have a yz250f but mine just sounds like an an earthquake on the GoPro
the handlebars in the front or rear holes of the triple clamps? what is your height and weight? Cordial greetings from Guadalajara Mexico 🔥.🔥🔥
Bars are in the holes closest to the rider but the bar mounts are facing the front fender. Renthal 821 bar. Guts +25mm tall seat. I am 6 feet 3 inches tall and weigh about 175 pounds.
@@DerekHallman thank you for your answer.
@@MOTOSYMOTOCICLTETAS de nada amigo!
WHY DOES IT SOUND SO NICE!??
I'm getting a old yz250f or a ktm 250 SX-F
Nice what year?
Both 2009.
Try flo lowering pegs
You run them?
@@DerekHallman one of my friend do, he feels more comfortable
Looks like Durhamtown
I wanna ride Durhamtown that place looks sweet
How tall are you?
6'3
That is what I ride
dude you're maxing out the microphone haha that bike is loud AF
wow
easily the worst sounding 250f of all time it’s horrendous. sold my 22 yz250f and went back to the 2022 ktms. hated the feeling of the Yamaha
😮
Maybe make it a 450 and it would be the best bike
rmz250 or kx250f
kx
Nah I have both rmz all the way
Depends, what year?
@@DerekHallman 2014
Why does it keep on going bzzzz.
Bike is too loud for my mic. I bought a new one that I'll be using from now on so the mic doesn't do that.
Get a yz250 2 smoke
I've considered it 🤔
@@DerekHallman just do it
I feel like there’s a small chance you like that bike
Just a wee bit
@@DerekHallman now I want one…
the mic💀
dead lol. trying out some new mics right now, this yami bark is just too damn loud haha.
U should get into racing
I've seen too many people get seriously injured or die racing mx so I probably won't ever enter a mx race. Might try offroad though.
@@DerekHallman valid point
Ridden*
Now it's correct :)
Haha nice
Bring the ktm125 back😢
Ok I will ride it again soon :)
It's not the best bike lmao 🤣
That's your opinion my man! It is absolutely my favorite bike and the best bike I ever rode, hence the title. I've probably ridden at least 50+ different models of bikes from different years and this is my favorite. Other big favorite was the 2021 Beta 350 RR race edition.
I've always raced 450s but looms like a decent track
Are you saying to squeeze the knees on the face of the jump?
yes. squeeze with your knees constantly while riding.
@@DerekHallman Thank you.
Thanks for the vid 🫡 one of my fav channels 🦾