Thanks for the video. It's a very good reminder. I have owned 15 yz125 back in the 80's. And actually flawless bikes. Regular maintenance and crash repairs.
Bought the wrong bike for the riding you do. It is common. So many people buy motocross race bikes and think that is the right answer, then they go to there local trails and with there lack of skills realize the bike sucks for what they are capable of doing. That's why Yamaha made the yz125x. It was made for trails, not a supercross track.👍
I’ve had the 125 for over 10 years and I used to do primarily motocross track riding. The 125x would be very neat to try out as I’ve been doing a lot more woods riding recently. My buddy’s 250x was awesome as well
you should do a compression test (if you haven’t already) and see what’s up with that. Even not in powerband you will have throttle. You usually get 60-80 trail hours on a piston. If it’s low compression it’s gonna suuuuuuck bottom end.
The top end is freshly rebuilt on my bike and compression was fine. I was moreso highlighting the reasons the base model yz125 (i.e. not the yz125x) isn't ideal for woods riding since it was better designed and set up for moto. Better power in the upper-mid to top end range. In the future I plan on getting my suspension revalved for woods, and adding some additional mods like a flywheel weight to make the yz perform a little closer to how the 125x does so it's more tuned for woods riding. and I'll be making videos highlighting those changes and how they affect different aspects of riding it! thanks for the comment btw!
@ not gonna lie though, I think you’ve convinced me to get that crf250f. The fact that it’s so pit bike esque looks like a ton of fun, and the lady could probably feel comfortable on it too. Thank you for all your awesome content!
my gf loves it! feels very comfortable on it. And no problem I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the content! and questions you have about it or any other ideas for videos you'd like to see I'm all ears
yeah not for nothing dude, but a yz 125 is one of the most user friendly easiest bikes to ride. You can definitely have fun on it in the woods set up right and ride it right. For starters you need to add a flywheel weight and change your gearing.
Definitely agree with you there I was talking about the 125 stock in this video but that’s the awesome thing about the yz125! So many parts available to make it basically whatever bike you want
Some good points, would you recommend getting this as a beginner bike? I've looked at this one a lot and stunting wise seems like it would be really fun.
Yes it’s a great beginner bike but just depends on what type of riding you want to do! Check out my video on the positives: ruclips.net/video/sE8srnhl208/видео.html
@@notsoupmoto I appreciate it bro. Have you considered doing street riding? I'm not sure about it but I think videos like that could gain a lot of traction if you were interested. Would love to see it!
@@mman5544 I had a DRZ400SM a while back but it never really caught on for me. traffic got annoying where I live and I realized I kinda prefer offroad. not out of the question for the future but for now probably won't be bringing any street content
Hola! Tengo un CRF250F y con ella me es suficiente para divertirme y relajarme paseando por ahi. Pero me encantaría comprarme una YZ 125/250 solo por el hecho de andar de vez en cuando. Lamentablemente los vehículos en general son caros en mi país (por ejemplo la CRF 250 F cuesta el doble que ahi) y tengo otras prioridades antes de mimar a mi niño interior. Un saludo desde URUGUAY!!! Hello! I have a CRF250F and with it it is enough for me to have fun and relax walking around. But I would love to buy a YZ 125/250 just for the sake of riding once in a while. Unfortunately vehicles in general are expensive in my country (for example the CRF 250 F costs twice as much as there) and I have other priorities before spoiling my inner child. Greetings from URUGUAY!!!
This is really helpful i have a 4 stroke 250 trail bike and i was considering getting a 125 for the desert but im scared of that powerband like a weeny lol
Haha yes the powerband is definitely something you’ll have to get used to but the 125 is a fun bike for going fast! Just remember to keep it high in the RPMs always!!
For me my closest trail system is an hour away don’t have many buddy’s with woods to ride in. And have more Mx tracks near me. Being as I have a trail bike I gotta drive an hour every weekend just to ride. Anyone else have this problem too ?
I understand what you are talking about i rode a good friend of mine yz 125 and I had tons of fun on it in the wild open spaces but I don't think it would be a fun bike for me in the woods and that I been saving up for a DRZ 400s to ride with my friend and ride some back roads around my house
i would love to try out the drz400s in the woods. I wish I put some knobbies on my drz when I had it. the new 2025 drz400 rumors look really interesting too. it'll be neat to see if they do anything cool with that
Thanks for your input. i know they are a heavy bike and a high set, but for someone over 6'4" and a little bit thick I fill it a good fit for me and my riding skills
Have you ridden the yz125x on trails? Just curious what your opinion is of that version vs the moto version. There may not be much of a difference but I have no clue.
I would say more of an open moto track honestly The 125 has trouble on tighter tracks with big elevation changes Definitely not designed for single track at all. An exception for the 125x but I haven’t gotten the chance to ride one of those
Maybe a flat one but it really does have a hard time hitting jumps out of tight corners so if you have a lot of elevation changes plus a tight track you’re going to have to really change up your gearing. But even still, a 4 stroke Mx bike will do much better in those situations because of the constant power delivery out of the turns
Why do you think pros don’t all race 125s in supercross? The 250 four stroke is clearly a more capable bike on tight tracks with jumps right out of the corners
Do you have a Klx230 if you do can you do a video on it please it would be so helpful even do a video about the Klx 230 I would love to see what you say about them because I am interested to purchase one for my second dirt bike and progress my trail riding skills
Having a 2 stroke in the woods is great! You bought the wrong bike brother. By default it’s not good! Buy an enduro bro. Like a Beta that’s built for what you want to use it for.
I’ve had my 125 for a long time and I used to mainly ride motocross, which it was great for. I made this video more to explain why I’ve been choosing to ride other bikes recently over my 125, as well as help beginners understand what a yz125 is not ideal for.
@ I was close lol.. one of the best places I’ve ridden was in PA. “Lost Trails” near Scranton. If it’s in your area i definitely recommend giving it a shot.. a lot of good technical trails, rocky hill climbs, and beautiful scenery.. I found a trail that ran next to a crystal clear mountain stream for a good couple miles.. 🫡
It’s all the fact that it doesn’t fit your riding or riding type, none of these things you explained were issues with the bike, just how it’s not suited for you.
I’m not saying a 125 two stroke can’t be ridden on a tight motocross track I’m just saying it’s not the most ideal tool for the job when comparing it to other bikes out there. Ask anyone with half a brain cell who has ridden multiple types of mx bikes on multiple types of tracks and they would agree my guy 😂
Guy rides a motocross bike that’s design to be ridden on the pipe and complains about how it doesn’t like to go slow lol. That’s like buying a Ford Mustang and complaining about how it doesn’t handle well in the mud lol. What a joke. I like you but maybe find better subject matter for your content.
I made this video more to explain why I’ve been choosing to ride other bikes recently over my 125, as well as help beginners understand what a yz125 is not ideal for. Obviously you have enough experience to know the difference between different types of dirt bikes, however those just starting out look at different bikes and have literally no idea what the differences are and what each bike is good for.
@@notsoupmoto I have a YZ250 and I would agree they’re not great for slow trails. But again, they’re not really made for slow trails. I know some people do but not me lol.
Yeah the yz250 is a little better even than the 125 for trails because it’s got a bit more bottom end but the yz250x is sick on the trails If u ever get the chance to ride one you should give it a go brother!
Haha well you should watch my other video about why everyone should own a yz125 then 😂 I’ve been itching to ride an Mx track lately too tbh Might try to go to one this week
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If you buy a bike meant to haul ass and you arent hauling ass thats the source of the probem
That’s why you get multiple bikes for multiple scenarios 👍🏼
@@notsoupmoto that's not practical. if your good on the bike you can ride it in the woods and on the track, bike is not the issue.
@@Zackrey507mx i agree with you. I never said you can't ride it in the woods. I was just saying it's not the ideal tool for the job
Thanks for the video. It's a very good reminder. I have owned 15 yz125 back in the 80's. And actually flawless bikes. Regular maintenance and crash repairs.
They are awesome bikes for sure! Glad you enjoyed the video
Bought the wrong bike for the riding you do. It is common. So many people buy motocross race bikes and think that is the right answer, then they go to there local trails and with there lack of skills realize the bike sucks for what they are capable of doing. That's why Yamaha made the yz125x. It was made for trails, not a supercross track.👍
I’ve had the 125 for over 10 years and I used to do primarily motocross track riding. The 125x would be very neat to try out as I’ve been doing a lot more woods riding recently. My buddy’s 250x was awesome as well
Facts😂😂😂
@@notsoupmotodont mind him hes just another troll, youd prolly crush em in a race😂
you should do a compression test (if you haven’t already) and see what’s up with that. Even not in powerband you will have throttle. You usually get 60-80 trail hours on a piston. If it’s low compression it’s gonna suuuuuuck bottom end.
The top end is freshly rebuilt on my bike and compression was fine. I was moreso highlighting the reasons the base model yz125 (i.e. not the yz125x) isn't ideal for woods riding since it was better designed and set up for moto. Better power in the upper-mid to top end range. In the future I plan on getting my suspension revalved for woods, and adding some additional mods like a flywheel weight to make the yz perform a little closer to how the 125x does so it's more tuned for woods riding. and I'll be making videos highlighting those changes and how they affect different aspects of riding it! thanks for the comment btw!
@ not gonna lie though, I think you’ve convinced me to get that crf250f. The fact that it’s so pit bike esque looks like a ton of fun, and the lady could probably feel comfortable on it too. Thank you for all your awesome content!
my gf loves it! feels very comfortable on it. And no problem I'm glad to hear you're enjoying the content! and questions you have about it or any other ideas for videos you'd like to see I'm all ears
The YZ125X will smoke your favorite CRF250F in EVERY category.
i'm not talking about the 125x in this video i'm talking about the regular yz125
This is the reason I own the KDX.
Never ridden one but would like to try it out
yeah not for nothing dude, but a yz 125 is one of the most user friendly easiest bikes to ride. You can definitely have fun on it in the woods set up right and ride it right. For starters you need to add a flywheel weight and change your gearing.
Definitely agree with you there
I was talking about the 125 stock in this video but that’s the awesome thing about the yz125! So many parts available to make it basically whatever bike you want
For sure it would come alive if you take it to a MX track. That YZ125 would destroy that Honda on a track hahaha
Yeah they’re two completely different bikes for two different purposes
The 125 shreds on a motocross track
Some good points, would you recommend getting this as a beginner bike? I've looked at this one a lot and stunting wise seems like it would be really fun.
Yes it’s a great beginner bike but just depends on what type of riding you want to do!
Check out my video on the positives:
ruclips.net/video/sE8srnhl208/видео.html
@@notsoupmoto I appreciate it bro. Have you considered doing street riding? I'm not sure about it but I think videos like that could gain a lot of traction if you were interested. Would love to see it!
@@mman5544 I had a DRZ400SM a while back but it never really caught on for me. traffic got annoying where I live and I realized I kinda prefer offroad. not out of the question for the future but for now probably won't be bringing any street content
@@notsoupmoto gotcha. Its cool to see, not a whole lot of offroad/forest riding thats super popular.
Hola! Tengo un CRF250F y con ella me es suficiente para divertirme y relajarme paseando por ahi. Pero me encantaría comprarme una YZ 125/250 solo por el hecho de andar de vez en cuando. Lamentablemente los vehículos en general son caros en mi país (por ejemplo la CRF 250 F cuesta el doble que ahi) y tengo otras prioridades antes de mimar a mi niño interior. Un saludo desde URUGUAY!!!
Hello! I have a CRF250F and with it it is enough for me to have fun and relax walking around. But I would love to buy a YZ 125/250 just for the sake of riding once in a while. Unfortunately vehicles in general are expensive in my country (for example the CRF 250 F costs twice as much as there) and I have other priorities before spoiling my inner child. Greetings from URUGUAY!!!
That’s a shame they’re so expensive there:( thanks for the comment man!
I just had Uruguayan food for the first time here in Florida.. it was tremendous 🫡
How do you go from “ everyone should have a yz125” to “it sucks” 😂
It’s just a thumbnail my guy
This is really helpful i have a 4 stroke 250 trail bike and i was considering getting a 125 for the desert but im scared of that powerband like a weeny lol
Haha yes the powerband is definitely something you’ll have to get used to but the 125 is a fun bike for going fast!
Just remember to keep it high in the RPMs always!!
that powerband is magic..... (YZ125 2023 mostly riding in the sand: beach and dunes surfing)
@@capdaquicultura2413 gotta love it
For me my closest trail system is an hour away don’t have many buddy’s with woods to ride in. And have more Mx tracks near me. Being as I have a trail bike I gotta drive an hour every weekend just to ride. Anyone else have this problem too ?
Yeah that’s always such a pain in the ass both having to drive a long way to ride and also not having buddies available to ride with :/
I understand what you are talking about i rode a good friend of mine yz 125 and I had tons of fun on it in the wild open spaces but I don't think it would be a fun bike for me in the woods and that I been saving up for a DRZ 400s to ride with my friend and ride some back roads around my house
i would love to try out the drz400s in the woods. I wish I put some knobbies on my drz when I had it. the new 2025 drz400 rumors look really interesting too. it'll be neat to see if they do anything cool with that
have fun riding around a 320lb bike those things are HEAVY
They are indeed. So is the crf250f heavy as fuck
Thanks for your input. i know they are a heavy bike and a high set, but for someone over 6'4" and a little bit thick I fill it a good fit for me and my riding skills
Yeah for what you’re wanting to do with it, I think it would be a great choice!
Have you ridden the yz125x on trails? Just curious what your opinion is of that version vs the moto version. There may not be much of a difference but I have no clue.
Nope I have not gotten the chance to ride a 125x but I would love to. It would be really interesting to see if there’s a big difference
Yz 125 shines on a nice tight moto track.. not much of a trail bike tbh
I would say more of an open moto track honestly
The 125 has trouble on tighter tracks with big elevation changes
Definitely not designed for single track at all. An exception for the 125x but I haven’t gotten the chance to ride one of those
@@notsoupmoto its perfect for tight hard pack mx tracks
Maybe a flat one but it really does have a hard time hitting jumps out of tight corners so if you have a lot of elevation changes plus a tight track you’re going to have to really change up your gearing. But even still, a 4 stroke Mx bike will do much better in those situations because of the constant power delivery out of the turns
@@notsoupmoto sounds like a skill issue tbh🤣
Why do you think pros don’t all race 125s in supercross? The 250 four stroke is clearly a more capable bike on tight tracks with jumps right out of the corners
BS my yz125 has a lectron and apex head as well as low gears and flywheel weight. I just rocked Moab, rock crawling all day every day.
Yeah that’s cuz you modified it specifically for that😂 I’m talking stock here dawg
@@notsoupmoto”My stock motocross racing bike isn’t as good as a bike built for the trails!” Is the whole argument.
Do you have a Klx230 if you do can you do a video on it please it would be so helpful even do a video about the Klx 230 I would love to see what you say about them because I am interested to purchase one for my second dirt bike and progress my trail riding skills
I don’t know of anyone with a klx230 at the moment but if I get the chance I’ll definitely do a video on it!
@@notsoupmoto thanks that would be so helpful
Wassup good video
thanks man!
Having a 2 stroke in the woods is great! You bought the wrong bike brother. By default it’s not good! Buy an enduro bro. Like a Beta that’s built for what you want to use it for.
I’ve had my 125 for a long time and I used to mainly ride motocross, which it was great for.
I made this video more to explain why I’ve been choosing to ride other bikes recently over my 125, as well as help beginners understand what a yz125 is not ideal for.
Are you riding in NJ?
Nah PA
@ I was close lol.. one of the best places I’ve ridden was in PA. “Lost Trails” near Scranton. If it’s in your area i definitely recommend giving it a shot.. a lot of good technical trails, rocky hill climbs, and beautiful scenery.. I found a trail that ran next to a crystal clear mountain stream for a good couple miles.. 🫡
Definitely gonna have to check that one out! Thanks for the tip
I’m in western PA so that would be a bit of a trek but definitely doable
It’s all the fact that it doesn’t fit your riding or riding type, none of these things you explained were issues with the bike, just how it’s not suited for you.
Correct. the video is a list of five things that I personally don’t like about the bike. It’s a video of my opinions
5:10 meanwhile people hitting laroccos leap on a 125 still hmmmmmm🤣
I’m not saying a 125 two stroke can’t be ridden on a tight motocross track I’m just saying it’s not the most ideal tool for the job when comparing it to other bikes out there.
Ask anyone with half a brain cell who has ridden multiple types of mx bikes on multiple types of tracks and they would agree my guy 😂
@@notsoupmoto im that guy🤣 that’s how i know mommy💜
Right… really sounds like you know your stuff man 😂
@@notsoupmoto i do😘
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Guy rides a motocross bike that’s design to be ridden on the pipe and complains about how it doesn’t like to go slow lol. That’s like buying a Ford Mustang and complaining about how it doesn’t handle well in the mud lol. What a joke.
I like you but maybe find better subject matter for your content.
I made this video more to explain why I’ve been choosing to ride other bikes recently over my 125, as well as help beginners understand what a yz125 is not ideal for.
Obviously you have enough experience to know the difference between different types of dirt bikes, however those just starting out look at different bikes and have literally no idea what the differences are and what each bike is good for.
@@notsoupmoto I have a YZ250 and I would agree they’re not great for slow trails. But again, they’re not really made for slow trails. I know some people do but not me lol.
Yeah the yz250 is a little better even than the 125 for trails because it’s got a bit more bottom end but the yz250x is sick on the trails
If u ever get the chance to ride one you should give it a go brother!
@@notsoupmoto I love motocross too much to spend a day on the trails. Keep up the content. I liked the video aside from dissing the ole YZ
Haha well you should watch my other video about why everyone should own a yz125 then 😂
I’ve been itching to ride an Mx track lately too tbh
Might try to go to one this week
Do u have instagram
Never mind I found it
yeah i don't really post on there rn tho
@@notsoupmoto ye I see that
@@notsoupmoto I followed u
On insta I’ve been following u on RUclips for a few weeks now