I'm very glad that this video is doing so well, but please keep in mind that when i bought this bike i was very unfamiliar with 2 strokes, and that a 125 and 250 looked the same to me. I had never owned, ridden, or even been around one until i had this bike. Thank you to those that understand! Keep twisting that throttle everyone!
Ride with Zach so i first saw an older video of your new 450? but then you have a newer video of your new 125? am i missing something lol. how long have you been riding for?
Ride with Zach nice bike I love a 2 stroke Yamaha I had a Yamaha DT175 enduro and I loved it and had a hell of a power band I could get out and run with the best
ENDURO SK yeah the guys right I live on a little road circuit and Neighbors complain all the time . so gravel road is a lucky fund especially because there's barley any houses
honestly 125 2 strokes are so fun . i have an rm250 and i recently sold my rm125 and i fucking miss that bike . my 250 gives me the power thrill and i fucking love my 250 but i honestly miss the 125
Calvin Depends, some people get bigger when they get older ha ha. If I stayed the same size I was back when I was 14-15 then sure, but eventually I filled out and there's just too much weight to make a 125 fun.
Ignore the jackasses trying to roast you for mistaking a 125 for a 250. The 125 will teach you how to ride and then you could move up to a 250. I just bought a 2015 YZ 125 and it's a blast to ride. I rode motocross back in the mid 90s. I'm now getting back into it.
Mark Noble 125s are faster on a track anyway. I've seen A class guys go from their 250s to a 125 and shave a second off their best 250 time in just 2 laps on the 125
I agree with everything you said. Most people that get a 450F should have gotten a 250F. Most people that get a 250 should have gotten a 125. A 2-stroke on the pipe is a thrill ride.
If you are familiar with 2 strokes you can easily tell the engine displacement by looking at the exhaust pipe. The 250 2t pipe always extends outwards with a hook and the 125 2t always is a smooth curve around the frame.
Im buying a 125cc and heard the horror about enginebraking, am i supposed to hold the clutch in basically whenever im coasting? (Although im aware you shouild never coast on a dirtbike)
klecoo Aleksander don't fret , braking on a 2 stroke is more common than you think . Everyone does it on Burms or if they stunt on the street and come to a stoppie. You hear it , no horror stories seen here my man. Buy the yz you won't regret it
If you are finnish and make video like driving with 2 stroke and u dont pull clutch while coasting every comment on that video will be about engine braking and ye
People who complain about 125s not being fast are people who can’t ride 125s fast because it takes actual skill, it’s like working a musical instrument, usually lazy riders who ride the tracks in the wrong gear and have no clutch/throttle control but are saved by the torque of a 4 stroke. 125 is the most fun bike to ride fast but it takes a skilled rider to ride them fast
Hey I’m 9’54” and 71 pounds. Would I fit on the 2000cc Twelve Stroke or should I just get the 1400cc Two Stroke and stiffen the suspension? I’ve been riding a yamazuki GSXR 230 for about a year. Any advice would be appreciated! (Sorry for my English)
I know this is an old video, but I had a somewhat similar situation. I bought a bike that was advertised as a YZ 465. When I got it home, and took off the gas cap to put in more gas, I saw that the tank was blue inside (all the plastic was covered with some black plastidip kind of coating) - the trademark Yamaha IT colour. It ended up being an IT 465. I was disappointed at first that it wasn't what I paid for, until I remembered that I rode an IT 175 as a teen and loved it. The IT is from the old International Six Day Trials events, and was a big two stroke Enduro legend - I LOVE that IT 465, and I'm glad it wasn't the bike I thought I was getting.
Brian Morrison I think it depends on local jurisdictions and the manner of the transaction etc, when I bought my first dirt bike from someone who posted it on their front lawn with a for sale sign all I needed was a bill of sale for proof of ownership but when I got my second bike from a dealership in the same place we had to get it titled as an off highway vehicle and had to place a decal on the front forks and also received a bill of sale.
@Butt Hurtz To my knowledge dirt bikes didn't come with titles until I think 2005 when it was required. I know some states might require dirt bikes to be titled for offroad use so you'd need to apply for one. But like where I live a bill of sale for used bikes or certificate of origin for new bikes is the only required documentation for OHRV registration. The VIN is how you really determine if its stolen.
I had a 125 then moved to a 250f for 3 years and then tried tried my brothers 125 again and I realized how much I missed 2 strokes. However after that I moved up to a 250 2 stroke and it has definitely been one of my favourite bikes
I see your point, but I rode a 250 2t at 13 and I was fast...and my first bike (of my own) when I was a kid was a kx125. At first I needed cinder blocks to get on it. I feel like learning on a bike that is too big for me helped me be more advanced in the long run. Because if you can ride a 450 we'll, you can probably ride any other bike correct me if I'm wrong. Idk, I personally feel like being on a big bike allowed me to be better.
You are right on man, The 125 is best for anyone who has never been on a two stroke. The 250 two stroke is a beast of it's own kind and not a starter bike.
I am glad you enjoy your yz125. I grew riding a 78yz125 rocket. Super fast, plush suspension. Last year I bought and rebuilt an 89yz250. I love my bike. It's a third faster than a 125 for sure. When your ready to move up just remember the feeling you have now and a third more on top!!!!
You need to hit your power band. you let off right before it engages. the power band will almost throw you off the bike. 2 strokes have the best high end power.
Thw powerband doesnt "engage" buddy 😂 these bikes dont have any sort of "band" ("powerband") is a term used to describe the most powerful portion of the rpms in and engines spectrum. He hit it several times
@@djshedd77 thank you DJ, another keyboard warrior trying to know what he is talking about. When I hear someone say powerband the conversation ends lol.
DJ Shedd can you tell me where I can buy a replacement powerband for my kx250 as it’s not as powerful as before? Think it may be the powerband has snapped?
glad you love it! I personally hate 125's vs a 250 2-stroke. But I'm a track rider so I need all the immediate power I can get. But the bike sounds crisp! You got yourself a beautiful bike there.
Many years ago I owned a KDX200 that I rode the hell out of. All I ever kept hearing was how incredibly fast the 125cc bikes were. Then I rode someone's CR125. I had to keep checking to make sure the wheels weren't stuck in mud.
Had a 04 yz250, one of the best bikes I've ever owned. When most 2t's are ready to blow it just keeps ticking. The easiest way to tell a 125 apart from a 250 is an easy cylinder inspection, it will say 125cm or 250cm on the base of the cylinder. Good luck on the new bike and make sure to follow the service manual to a T.
I liked my 250s (2-strokes) a lot more than my 125s just because it was easier to ride in the woods and way easier to clear bigger jumps on tracks. My 125 was damn near dangerous to ride in the woods because you had to run it so hard to keep the bike alive 😂 I found myself riding my 125 in the woods faster than I ran my 250 because I was forced to 😂 super fun bike. I ride a 2019 xcf450 now and I’m never going back but I pay snag a 125 just to mess around on on the track.... (: good video
I bought the YZ250 over the ridiculously tall YZ125, not for power. My seat is 940mm whereas the 125 is 970mm and I’m 5’9. Love the 250 power, crazy quick bike. Good video dude 👍
Ride with Zach if the Vin is scratched off that means it's stolen 99% of the time. plus the guy who sold it probably didn't even know what it was. so you have a stolen bike
@@calebhuls49 Well at least he isnt driving it on like... a highway or somethin.. That has the chance for u to get pulled over, then they see the bike is stolen and ur fucked..
As a service technician that works on bike for a living, I'll take a modern yz125 over a 250 any day. 250 2 stroke and 450 4 strokes are just too much bike for recreational riding. Now on the track that would be different
@@StewCrew72 people who aren’t good rely on stronger engines to go faster, someone with actual skills will destroy any novice no matter what bike they’re riding. People who lack skill are usually the ones obsessed with “faster bikes”
Your absolutely right it's not all about power. I ride at Milestone Mx in Southern California 1-2 times a week. I have seen plenty of guys on 125 cc ripping it up on the vet track and main track. A 125 will make you a better rider. It will make you pay attention, not get lazy ,and predict better to keep the bike in the power band
I am 33 years old. I’ve ridden street bikes my whole life. I’m going to get in to dirt bikes. And I am highly considering a YZ125 instead of a YZ250. I’m not very experienced riding dirt bikes. I think a 125 is enough. Plus, they can make like 37HP at the rear wheel. I want to learn to wheelie, and control it properly and not be worried about too much power.
@@TroNPopz209 A number of variables involved, bud, including type of oil last run in it. I'm guessing you are just speculating and have no real world experience to base your opinion on?
Hey man ... whatever bike make's ya STIFF !!! If you're having fun on it , thats all that matters . The 80's and 125's are known for being high RPM rippers , its surprising how fast they go .
This actually really helped me decide between a 125 and a 250 I’m turning 15 on the 24th of feb and I will get some money and will be able to by a bigger bike then what I have now so thank you
If you watch very close to anybody who races/rides/noobs any kind of riding, they do not use the clutch for down shifting. He’s not riding down a 3/4 mile hill he’ll be ok. Been riding 2 strokes for 20 years. Never have I even found traces of damage from downshifting or even coasting for anyone who wants to use that as an excuse. A good excuse why your stuff turds out is because who ever built the bike was a little potatoe.
i have cr125 -01 and cr250 -00 ofc 250 has alot more power but im alot faster with 125 on track because its lighter so its easier to control it mid air and in corners
I have an 86 RM 125. figured when I bought it would be the size of an 80 cc. nah I rolled up this thing was a lot bigger than I thought. size of a 250 and just as fast. boy when that power band kicks in you better be hanging on!!! plus the oversized sprocket and tiny sprocket up front makes for a torquey ride. wouldnt trade it for any 4 stroke out there. I love my RM 125
I was actually looking for a yz125 for my first dirt bike, came across a 04 yz250 for $1300 a few year's ago was so clean I had to buy it, I put a new cylinder and piston on it... not one regret, love the bike so much! :)
What choice did you go with? I have never had a bike before so looking to buy one. I want to ride it on a track but also on road so thats where i’m hearing get a 250 but still not sure.
Ooh, ok! Well we all learn from our mistakes, good you know it now, i might just check your other videos too, keep up the good work. You just got one subscriber more. ;)
+umar dawe Just get into the practice of either being on the pipe or on the brake. Engine braking puts stress on the gear box, which is a lot more expensive to replace then a set of brake pads. The clutch is your best friend.
GIGAnakki That doesnt hurt 2 strokes WHATSOEVER unless you're doing it constantly at 13k rpm. Every factory mechanic will tell you that's stupid. it takes almost a minute for the oil in a 2 stroke to burn off when engine braking and no throttle. Plus the engine has plenty of lube for engine braking when at idle as they are still taking in the fuel and not burning it off near as much
ShadowOfDeath24 Depends. On my KTM 125 when I got it I didin't know that engine braking is bad for the 2-stroke engine. Gave it probaply 5-10 seconds engine brake on 6-8k rpms and the cranckshaft seized. Wasn't a cheap nor funny mistake :)
maybe you were running too lean already? I've always had mixed fuel in my bikes and never had that happen and engine braked a lot longer than that. Only ever seen mates seize their bikes because they didn't put enough oil in the mix and were flat out at the time, not braking.
Mvda fuck engine braking once shouldnt fuck yoir bike... chances are you bought a lemon to begin with. ive had a 125 for over a year now I always engine brake
Yamaha Life every bike is unique. I had 3% oil mixture and the cylinder and piston etc had 5 hours on em. Some bikes can handle engine braking some don't. Of course you can give it engine brake how you want but me personally on the 2 strokes I ride I don't give engine brake almost at all. :)
@@deadpopper7004 really just depends on the type of rider you are. I bet you could handle either if you have past experience. I’d say if you are responsible, you could start on a 250. If you want to improve yourself as a rider, then definitely the 125. From what most people say, it can do anything a 250 can do albeit a little slower as long as it has the right rider. Not to say it is slow, I am 190lbs. and I’ve gone crazy fast on it even uphill (all about staying in the powerband) If you ride on the mx track, either could work. Again, 125 requires more skill as a rider. On the trails, you would be able to open up the 125 more like it should be. It is also a lighter bike which would be easier to flick in the ruts. But if you want balls to the wall power, speed, and torque, I cannot deny that the 250 provides that.
@@ZSmith-yy4lv well yeah i would like to get back into mx, then slowely getting back into races. if i remember correclty 3 years a go i rode a 125 aswell. well my mom called already some ktm store close to me to get me a 125. i am going tomorrow to the shop to take a look but im still not sure wich one i want. besides that it would prob take a bit longer to get used to the 250 but i wouldnt have to change fastly. no idea.
@@deadpopper7004 well they both have their own classes, so it’s up to you. They say people who start on a 125 and move up from there to a 250 perform much better than those who start on a 250 outright. You could likely find a good deal on a used yz as they’ve been the same for almost 15 years, and sell it later to get a 250 for not much more.
I will never understand why it matters what bike you have if you are just gonna ride in a straight line the whole time. "This bike is seriously a beast". LOL
Shred Fam well I was riding around my ranch in this video. But riding in a straight line is a good way to feel the power of coarse. I took it to a track soon after this video, check out some of those.
Yeah, I'm good. Never owned a 125 2T but I've owned 3 250 2Ts ('98 KX, '02 KX, 00 CR). 2 ran like a bat out of Hell ('02 and '00) and the other ran like a 4 stroke ('98) but could get wheelies in every gear. To tell you the truth, I kinda liked that bike because of it's low power band; didn't have to death grip the handlebars when racing around or waiting on thst powerband. Imo, 250 is the best of the 3 large CC bikes (125, 250, 500). It's all the power you need and parts aren't hard to find. 250s run on the edge of "yeah, I could give it more throttle but I don't really need to" / 125 being "man, wish I had more throttle sometimes, though the bike is fun to ride" / 500 with "huh, there's more throt--, HOLY S---!!" 125s can hang with 250s if not trying to race; my cousin had a YZ 125 when I had the '98 and he hung with me but there was something odd about that 250, could have been the sprocket size cause it had a new top end but that thing had as much top end as a 125 unless my cousin was redlining his when we raced them to prove a point🤔 Which is possible..
Not trying to dog your life but someone who cant tell the difference between a 125 and 250 should not be telling people 1. That bike is fast because its not. At all. 2. Most people who ride 250's should be on a 125. 250s have much more bottom end than any 125 which would be much more practical in trails not down dirt roads all day. 3. 450s are easier to "go fast" maybe true in a straight line but not true anywhere else. Trails or track its hard to control and the tire rips right out from under you. However i can agree with learning how to clutch it and staying on the pipe can be benificial in the long run. Ive had 125's,250's(4 stroke and 2 strokes), and 450's. The best bike hands down by far is the 250 2 stroke if you have any experience on a dirt bike you can ride it well and soon master it. That bike probably is a great fit for you though. Top speed around 60, not much power, and fun to ride in a straight line. Occasionally go to the track and hit the tabletop and try all day to clear it. With your buddy recording on the far side until you finally make it then post a youtube video labeled "SENDING IT ON THE 125"
the best bike i ownd was a 125 i have a 250 2 stroke and a 450 atm just sold the 125 and the 125 smokes them both stop saying its not fast u cant even use the power of the 125
Congrats on the 125. I'm glad it worked out. I had a CR125 and I could smoke all my buddies on their 450 and I wasn't worn out at the end of the day. Be careful on Craigslist... I've come across some serious cuckoo la la people.
Marsh 13 in 2002 they didnt come with titles(they werent required till 2005) So no....you literally had to apply for a title, or get one from the dealer special.
@@asmrdirtbikes1032 you do not have to do that. Back in 97 they did not come with anything except a proof of purchase. If someone can keepa. Paper neat and remember where it is 22 years straight then I would applaud them.
yes you are right that will make you an amazing rider a safer faster rider . A two stroke is like a musical instrument you have to keep it in tune. four strokes are like drums .. A YZ 125 isone of the best dirt bikes ever made its seriously a work of art. Remember Stewartwas getting fsatest lap times his rookie year on a 125 fastest lap-times over the 450s
just a couple things and i mean no disrespect. but why would you buy a bike you knew nothing about, one look at the pipe would tell you its a 125. and the 125 does fit you very well but i dont think that you should say 80% of people should ride one because for a woods rider like me it doesn't have the torque for some obstetrical i ride a ktm 200xc-w and absolutely love it(bike i started on and it was a bit much but it was perfectly manageable). and just a tip from a fellow 2 stroke rider if you are off the gas and coasting pull in your clutch to stop from oil starvation because your engine gets oil from gas but instead of getting the oil for say 5000 rpm its only getting the oil for 800rpm. i wouldn't worry about it on the track but on trails like this it makes a huge difference.
nick karch he isnt racing he is trail riding, the minuscule performance upgrade from engine braking isnt worth the extra wear on the top end. not to mention that 2 strokes have very little compression braking. so do some research before commenting. these bikes are not four stokes therefor the riding style is different
in 1999 when I was 15 I was lucky enough to be bought a brand new one and let me tell you now. I have owned an A-Z of mx bikes and road bikes, including 1000 cc sport bikes,, gixxers R1s ect and never have I owned a bike that I had more fun with EVER. I got a kx 450 now for my off road horse but I have a mind to get one of these too to play on coz they're fucking awesome!!!
I'm very glad that this video is doing so well, but please keep in mind that when i bought this bike i was very unfamiliar with 2 strokes, and that a 125 and 250 looked the same to me. I had never owned, ridden, or even been around one until i had this bike. Thank you to those that understand! Keep twisting that throttle everyone!
Ride with Zach so i first saw an older video of your new 450? but then you have a newer video of your new 125? am i missing something lol. how long have you been riding for?
Ride with Zach that dirt bike is fly
what website did you use to find the vin
Ride with Zach nice bike I love a 2 stroke Yamaha I had a Yamaha DT175 enduro and I loved it and had a hell of a power band I could get out and run with the best
Blessing in disguise
it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than ride a fast bike slow
wolfpackflt670 Or you could just ride a fast bike fast
exactly right? lovin' the logic in this.
so true
So true man . It's fun reaching the full potential of a bike
who said a 125 is a slow bike ?
Your lucky you live where you can just take your bike for a ride like that
Michael Nesbitt it's just gravel roads it's not that exciting.
ENDURO SK yeah the guys right I live on a little road circuit and Neighbors complain all the time . so gravel road is a lucky fund especially because there's barley any houses
alex colon lol maybe where you live where i live there is gravel everywhere
ENDURO SK Great for you.
alex colon yep. except gravel roads sucl
This guys trying so hard to convince himself it's ok he got jacked
Carlos Danger hahahahaha
Haha
I mean considering he didn’t even know the difference he got very lucky w a good bike and I ride a 125 2smoker... there fire
MICHAEL MONFREDO sad
honestly 125 2 strokes are so fun . i have an rm250 and i recently sold my rm125 and i fucking miss that bike . my 250 gives me the power thrill and i fucking love my 250 but i honestly miss the 125
Never too old for a 125 2t
Calvin Depends, some people get bigger when they get older ha ha. If I stayed the same size I was back when I was 14-15 then sure, but eventually I filled out and there's just too much weight to make a 125 fun.
William Stewart exactly. I weigh 240lbs at 6” would be horrible for me. I need a 4 stroke. 2 strokes sit too high because the engine is so light.
Calvin
Unless ur a fatass
Why do you guys use 2t? In my country we say «takt» but you say «stroke» so it should be 2s right?
09hahug bc it only has 2 strokes
Ignore the jackasses trying to roast you for mistaking a 125 for a 250. The 125 will teach you how to ride and then you could move up to a 250. I just bought a 2015 YZ 125 and it's a blast to ride. I rode motocross back in the mid 90s. I'm now getting back into it.
Exactly. They are such a fun, light and nimble bike, and for a smaller bike they fly if you ride it right. Which, using a 125, you'll learn how to do!
Mark Noble 125s are faster on a track anyway. I've seen A class guys go from their 250s to a 125 and shave a second off their best 250 time in just 2 laps on the 125
Totally agree, good advice
@@Shadow0fd3ath24 They probably just ride on the powerband the whole time on the 125, and they are lighter
You are right on
I agree with everything you said. Most people that get a 450F should have gotten a 250F. Most people that get a 250 should have gotten a 125. A 2-stroke on the pipe is a thrill ride.
450s and 250 two strokes are way better than 250fs. 125s are fun though.
Agree 125 is a beginniner bike. Get the CR250R.
kings17court dude you are so right
Yea I got a 250f
I'm 12 years old and have 1
125's were meant to be revved out AT ALL TIMES. That's why I love them.
a 125 is by far probably the funnest bike to ride. You get to wrench the hell out of the throttle and it won't flip your ass. Hope you enjoy it!
foreal
I flipped my ass upside down on a cr85. Fun times
GalaxyGaming yeah cause the narrow ass powerband on a 85 is insane 💀🤣 (but fun)
If you are familiar with 2 strokes you can easily tell the engine displacement by looking at the exhaust pipe. The 250 2t pipe always extends outwards with a hook and the 125 2t always is a smooth curve around the frame.
it literally says the volume on the side of the cylinder
My buddy had a new kx125 back around 2008... That thing would HAUL BALLS!!!!! So much power and he could ride the heck out of it.
Wind them gears out a little more, that's where all the power is, if you're not worrying that it's gonna blow up you ain't riding it right
xJMDx03 everyday lol
Me every time I ride if I dont it fouls plugs
Ring them rpms out the park before shifting that's what them 2 strokes are for
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@@Cherokee93 what ratio you on
2 strokes are the definition of fun lmao
There’s just something about the scream of a two stroke, glad they’re making them again
Don't coast to much on it! thing is sweet man it screams!
Im buying a 125cc and heard the horror about enginebraking, am i supposed to hold the clutch in basically whenever im coasting? (Although im aware you shouild never coast on a dirtbike)
klecoo Aleksander don't fret , braking on a 2 stroke is more common than you think . Everyone does it on Burms or if they stunt on the street and come to a stoppie. You hear it , no horror stories seen here my man. Buy the yz you won't regret it
engine braking is fine and normal to do, its extended engine braking thats the problem for example going down giant steep hills engine braking hard
2T's are designed to be on the limit..coasting does more harm than good
If you are finnish and make video like driving with 2 stroke and u dont pull clutch while coasting every comment on that video will be about engine braking and ye
Great informative video man!! definetly true that a 125 makes you a better rider. I just bought a kx500 and my god, the power is savage.
GreenCR21 if you’re like this fool it’s only a 250 😂😂
My 89 yz 125 was my favorite bike I have ever had. You'll never be scared to twist the grip, and let it rip.
Makes me want another two stroke!
Makes me want a 250
LCH_Entertainment me to
I have a 250f and when ever I ride my friends 125 I feel like Ima blow it up.
I love the YZ125, they are fast, super light, and amazingly agile.
People who complain about 125s not being fast are people who can’t ride 125s fast because it takes actual skill, it’s like working a musical instrument, usually lazy riders who ride the tracks in the wrong gear and have no clutch/throttle control but are saved by the torque of a 4 stroke. 125 is the most fun bike to ride fast but it takes a skilled rider to ride them fast
i’m 7 years old and i ride a 1400 cc two stroke when i turn 8 my dad promised me a 2000 cc 12 stroke
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Oi wtf he's just joking around
Kid... Kx100
Hey I’m 9’54” and 71 pounds. Would I fit on the 2000cc Twelve Stroke or should I just get the 1400cc Two Stroke and stiffen the suspension? I’ve been riding a yamazuki GSXR 230 for about a year. Any advice would be appreciated! (Sorry for my English)
Wtf you riding kid ?
I know this is an old video, but I had a somewhat similar situation. I bought a bike that was advertised as a YZ 465. When I got it home, and took off the gas cap to put in more gas, I saw that the tank was blue inside (all the plastic was covered with some black plastidip kind of coating) - the trademark Yamaha IT colour. It ended up being an IT 465. I was disappointed at first that it wasn't what I paid for, until I remembered that I rode an IT 175 as a teen and loved it. The IT is from the old International Six Day Trials events, and was a big two stroke Enduro legend - I LOVE that IT 465, and I'm glad it wasn't the bike I thought I was getting.
You should never buy a dirt bike without a title. Odds are very good it's stolen.
Not really, It’s always good to have the title but rarely are they ever actually stolen
Most dirt bikes do not have titles.
A certificate of origin perhaps.
Brian Morrison I think it depends on local jurisdictions and the manner of the transaction etc, when I bought my first dirt bike from someone who posted it on their front lawn with a for sale sign all I needed was a bill of sale for proof of ownership but when I got my second bike from a dealership in the same place we had to get it titled as an off highway vehicle and had to place a decal on the front forks and also received a bill of sale.
@Butt Hurtz To my knowledge dirt bikes didn't come with titles until I think 2005 when it was required. I know some states might require dirt bikes to be titled for offroad use so you'd need to apply for one. But like where I live a bill of sale for used bikes or certificate of origin for new bikes is the only required documentation for OHRV registration. The VIN is how you really determine if its stolen.
@PleaseGetALife 😳
I had a 125 then moved to a 250f for 3 years and then tried tried my brothers 125 again and I realized how much I missed 2 strokes. However after that I moved up to a 250 2 stroke and it has definitely been one of my favourite bikes
I see your point, but I rode a 250 2t at 13 and I was fast...and my first bike (of my own) when I was a kid was a kx125. At first I needed cinder blocks to get on it. I feel like learning on a bike that is too big for me helped me be more advanced in the long run. Because if you can ride a 450 we'll, you can probably ride any other bike correct me if I'm wrong. Idk, I personally feel like being on a big bike allowed me to be better.
125's are hella fun. So light it almost feels like a mountain bike to me compared to my 430 pound street bike.
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You are right on man, The 125 is best for anyone who has never been on a two stroke. The 250 two stroke is a beast of it's own kind and not a starter bike.
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I love that you're telling people what makes you a good rider and how to ride but you couldn't tell the difference between a 125 and a 250 lol
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thats what happens when a 4 stroke titty baby sees a 2 stroke lol
Yes I agree with this i'd rather go with the 125 over the 250
Yz 125 fantastic wee bike will teach you alot about corner speed etc.
I am glad you enjoy your yz125. I grew riding a 78yz125 rocket. Super fast, plush suspension. Last year I bought and rebuilt an 89yz250. I love my bike. It's a third faster than a 125 for sure. When your ready to move up just remember the feeling you have now and a third more on top!!!!
Always look at the front vin on the front of the frame 😭💀
You need to hit your power band. you let off right before it engages. the power band will almost throw you off the bike. 2 strokes have the best high end power.
nah, he is in the power band many times. I have the same bike, same year.
Thw powerband doesnt "engage" buddy 😂 these bikes dont have any sort of "band" ("powerband") is a term used to describe the most powerful portion of the rpms in and engines spectrum. He hit it several times
@@djshedd77 thank you DJ, another keyboard warrior trying to know what he is talking about. When I hear someone say powerband the conversation ends lol.
DJ Shedd can you tell me where I can buy a replacement powerband for my kx250 as it’s not as powerful as before? Think it may be the powerband has snapped?
DJ Shedd cheers mate much appreciated. Bike runs mint now hits band every gear
125s are fun. I had a cr125 and would still lose my friend in the woods on his 450. Now I have a yz250 and nobody can keep up lmaoo
glad you love it! I personally hate 125's vs a 250 2-stroke. But I'm a track rider so I need all the immediate power I can get. But the bike sounds crisp! You got yourself a beautiful bike there.
Just bought a 2017 yz250f and its perfect for the hill climb trail by my house. Ill post a vid soon.
Still watch your videos on the daily man
Many years ago I owned a KDX200 that I rode the hell out of. All I ever kept hearing was how incredibly fast the 125cc bikes were. Then I rode someone's CR125. I had to keep checking to make sure the wheels weren't stuck in mud.
125s are what I started out on. They are light and fast and fun to ride.
It says the cc on engine somewhere
Dylan Carruthers by kickstart
Ron Root III lol right? That's the first thing I notice when trying to identify what size a bike is.
Then times by 2 because of the power band
Dylan Carruthers it on the bottom of the jug by the bottom part of the motor near where the exhaust exits in to the pipe
Side of the intake usually shows engine size
Awesome vid! I raced motocross since I was a kid and my favorite bike I ever had was my 2000 YZ 125! The best 125 is the YZ.
Had a 04 yz250, one of the best bikes I've ever owned. When most 2t's are ready to blow it just keeps ticking. The easiest way to tell a 125 apart from a 250 is an easy cylinder inspection, it will say 125cm or 250cm on the base of the cylinder. Good luck on the new bike and make sure to follow the service manual to a T.
Also the kickstarter is shorter on a 125
And the most obvious tell is the bigger expansion chamber on the 250s.
"It's more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow."
I liked my 250s (2-strokes) a lot more than my 125s just because it was easier to ride in the woods and way easier to clear bigger jumps on tracks. My 125 was damn near dangerous to ride in the woods because you had to run it so hard to keep the bike alive 😂 I found myself riding my 125 in the woods faster than I ran my 250 because I was forced to 😂 super fun bike. I ride a 2019 xcf450 now and I’m never going back but I pay snag a 125 just to mess around on on the track.... (: good video
You think the 125 is better until you hop on a 250 2t then your like damn this is way better
I bought the YZ250 over the ridiculously tall YZ125, not for power. My seat is 940mm whereas the 125 is 970mm and I’m 5’9.
Love the 250 power, crazy quick bike.
Good video dude 👍
2 strokes just sound soooo good to me
You can always tell by the exhaust
That's why you look for the Vin it always says the bike year and make on it
Dom956 we eventually got it but it was mostly scratched off on the bike.
That's when I just walk away lol but hey at least it's not clapped
Ride with Zach if the Vin is scratched off that means it's stolen 99% of the time. plus the guy who sold it probably didn't even know what it was. so you have a stolen bike
And the fact he had no title screams stolen..... scratched off vin and no title..... red flags right away.
@@calebhuls49 Well at least he isnt driving it on like... a highway or somethin.. That has the chance for u to get pulled over, then they see the bike is stolen and ur fucked..
As a service technician that works on bike for a living, I'll take a modern yz125 over a 250 any day. 250 2 stroke and 450 4 strokes are just too much bike for recreational riding. Now on the track that would be different
Until the 125 feels slow.
That day comes my boy.
It's a beast on that road, once you're in soft terrain you'll wish you had the 250.
Lies, if you know how to ride it’s the most fun bike to ride on a track, but it separates the men from the boys, gotta have skill to ride it fast
@@basedlord88 bro what?
@@StewCrew72 people who aren’t good rely on stronger engines to go faster, someone with actual skills will destroy any novice no matter what bike they’re riding. People who lack skill are usually the ones obsessed with “faster bikes”
The sound of that bike hitting the pipe makes me so happy. You got a well tuned 125. A beautiful sound with tons of power.
Your absolutely right it's not all about power. I ride at Milestone Mx in Southern California 1-2 times a week. I have seen plenty of guys on 125 cc ripping it up on the vet track and main track. A 125 will make you a better rider. It will make you pay attention, not get lazy ,and predict better to keep the bike in the power band
I am 33 years old. I’ve ridden street bikes my whole life. I’m going to get in to dirt bikes. And I am highly considering a YZ125 instead of a YZ250. I’m not very experienced riding dirt bikes. I think a 125 is enough. Plus, they can make like 37HP at the rear wheel. I want to learn to wheelie, and control it properly and not be worried about too much power.
My question is how come you feel you don’t have any business on a 250?
Hope he premixes the gas/oil lol
it wouldnt be running if it was straight gas bruh
Nick_P.29 lmao
@@TroNPopz209 They will run for awhile without oil in the fuel but definitely not recommended!
@@markmoore4088 it would sieze in like 30 seconds bud
@@TroNPopz209 A number of variables involved, bud, including type of oil last run in it. I'm guessing you are just speculating and have no real world experience to base your opinion on?
Hey man ... whatever bike make's ya STIFF !!! If you're having fun on it , thats all that matters .
The 80's and 125's are known for being high RPM rippers , its surprising how fast they go .
This actually really helped me decide between a 125 and a 250 I’m turning 15 on the 24th of feb and I will get some money and will be able to by a bigger bike then what I have now so thank you
Cool video but stop engine brakeing with 2 strokes use the clutch when lowering rpm's
It doesnt matter if you run them very rich, or do like he is doing, periodically opening the throttle to allow oil to come into the cyl. to cool it.
If you watch very close to anybody who races/rides/noobs any kind of riding, they do not use the clutch for down shifting. He’s not riding down a 3/4 mile hill he’ll be ok. Been riding 2 strokes for 20 years. Never have I even found traces of damage from downshifting or even coasting for anyone who wants to use that as an excuse. A good excuse why your stuff turds out is because who ever built the bike was a little potatoe.
@@jakefall9838 well i guess it matters More to me because i ride 2srtokes on The street
Engine braking doesn't hurt the engines. The YZ owners's manuals actually tell you to do it instead of wearing out your brakes.
i have cr125 -01 and cr250 -00 ofc 250 has alot more power but im alot faster with 125 on track because its lighter so its easier to control it mid air and in corners
Exactly
I have an 86 RM 125. figured when I bought it would be the size of an 80 cc. nah I rolled up this thing was a lot bigger than I thought. size of a 250 and just as fast. boy when that power band kicks in you better be hanging on!!! plus the oversized sprocket and tiny sprocket up front makes for a torquey ride. wouldnt trade it for any 4 stroke out there. I love my RM 125
I love 125s but 250s go longer with out rebuilds
125s always bog lower end
I was actually looking for a yz125 for my first dirt bike, came across a 04 yz250 for $1300 a few year's ago was so clean I had to buy it, I put a new cylinder and piston on it... not one regret, love the bike so much! :)
akshooter762 yup I love my 2001 yz250 good bikes I really like 125s but trails and race 250s go way longer without rebuilds
Happy grower Chris
True, but 250's cost a little more $ to rebuild so I guess it's a horse a piece.👍
And you can wheelie in any gear ;)
Well I'm waiting for one to be dropped off at my house!
I just had a good day riding my 125 in the woods and on some hills. It's one of those good things in life :)
I think you have helped me make a decision on my next bike being a 125 2 stroke over a 250, thanks for the insight.
What choice did you go with? I have never had a bike before so looking to buy one. I want to ride it on a track but also on road so thats where i’m hearing get a 250 but still not sure.
Damn bro wear some gloves
Idk how he ain't got blisters
@@Cookie-fe7mn not worried about blisters as much as the slide when he lays it down. Gloves will save your skin.
@@zaccheatum2786 fair enough
Please man, engine braking, just stop it, pull in the cluch :(
IIKKTM yeah, it hurts me to watch this too. Didn't know back then.
Ooh, ok! Well we all learn from our mistakes, good you know it now, i might just check your other videos too, keep up the good work. You just got one subscriber more. ;)
Forgive my hopeless ignorance but do you have to pull in the clutch when slowing down on a four stroke? Or just shift back down
umar dawe it's ok to engine brake on a 4 stroke.
+umar dawe Just get into the practice of either being on the pipe or on the brake. Engine braking puts stress on the gear box, which is a lot more expensive to replace then a set of brake pads. The clutch is your best friend.
I'm 43, 175lbs, 5ft 6, ride very technical rocky terrain have 2017 kx100, I love the 2 stroke. I had heavy 4t
I had a Yamaha IT465, and a Honda cr250, but I now enjoy a YZ125 2 stroke! Much more agile and lighter witht the same suspension.
to make that engine last longer you should stop engine braking
GIGAnakki That doesnt hurt 2 strokes WHATSOEVER unless you're doing it constantly at 13k rpm. Every factory mechanic will tell you that's stupid. it takes almost a minute for the oil in a 2 stroke to burn off when engine braking and no throttle.
Plus the engine has plenty of lube for engine braking when at idle as they are still taking in the fuel and not burning it off near as much
ShadowOfDeath24 Depends. On my KTM 125 when I got it I didin't know that engine braking is bad for the 2-stroke engine. Gave it probaply 5-10 seconds engine brake on 6-8k rpms and the cranckshaft seized. Wasn't a cheap nor funny mistake :)
maybe you were running too lean already? I've always had mixed fuel in my bikes and never had that happen and engine braked a lot longer than that. Only ever seen mates seize their bikes because they didn't put enough oil in the mix and were flat out at the time, not braking.
Mvda fuck engine braking once shouldnt fuck yoir bike... chances are you bought a lemon to begin with. ive had a 125 for over a year now I always engine brake
Yamaha Life every bike is unique. I had 3% oil mixture and the cylinder and piston etc had 5 hours on em. Some bikes can handle engine braking some don't. Of course you can give it engine brake how you want but me personally on the 2 strokes I ride I don't give engine brake almost at all. :)
Learn not to engine brake too much! Great video as always!
Love my 125. Where I ride I would not be able to open up a 250 like I do my 125. In a few years I’ll probably sell it for a dual-sport.
hey man i am really thinking aboyt getting into it againe but no idea what i shojld go for 250 or 125?
@@deadpopper7004 really just depends on the type of rider you are. I bet you could handle either if you have past experience. I’d say if you are responsible, you could start on a 250. If you want to improve yourself as a rider, then definitely the 125. From what most people say, it can do anything a 250 can do albeit a little slower as long as it has the right rider. Not to say it is slow, I am 190lbs. and I’ve gone crazy fast on it even uphill (all about staying in the powerband) If you ride on the mx track, either could work. Again, 125 requires more skill as a rider. On the trails, you would be able to open up the 125 more like it should be. It is also a lighter bike which would be easier to flick in the ruts. But if you want balls to the wall power, speed, and torque, I cannot deny that the 250 provides that.
@@ZSmith-yy4lv well yeah i would like to get back into mx, then slowely getting back into races. if i remember correclty 3 years a go i rode a 125 aswell. well my mom called already some ktm store close to me to get me a 125. i am going tomorrow to the shop to take a look but im still not sure wich one i want. besides that it would prob take a bit longer to get used to the 250 but i wouldnt have to change fastly. no idea.
@@ZSmith-yy4lv oh yeah, how long do you think a 250/125 lasts for?
@@deadpopper7004 well they both have their own classes, so it’s up to you. They say people who start on a 125 and move up from there to a 250 perform much better than those who start on a 250 outright. You could likely find a good deal on a used yz as they’ve been the same for almost 15 years, and sell it later to get a 250 for not much more.
This guy is chill like if I was scammed about a 250 compared to a 450 pretty much I would be pissed
Not much difference in the 125 and the 250. Just more linear power on the 250! Get the jetting sorted out before you blow a piston!
@soldierofliberty Na
I will never understand why it matters what bike you have if you are just gonna ride in a straight line the whole time. "This bike is seriously a beast". LOL
Shred Fam well I was riding around my ranch in this video. But riding in a straight line is a good way to feel the power of coarse. I took it to a track soon after this video, check out some of those.
Haha that's sick man. Not tryna hate. I ride a yz125 bung machine too. Shits too fun.
Must be nice to have some free land tho
Yeah, I'm good. Never owned a 125 2T but I've owned 3 250 2Ts ('98 KX, '02 KX, 00 CR). 2 ran like a bat out of Hell ('02 and '00) and the other ran like a 4 stroke ('98) but could get wheelies in every gear. To tell you the truth, I kinda liked that bike because of it's low power band; didn't have to death grip the handlebars when racing around or waiting on thst powerband.
Imo, 250 is the best of the 3 large CC bikes (125, 250, 500). It's all the power you need and parts aren't hard to find.
250s run on the edge of "yeah, I could give it more throttle but I don't really need to" / 125 being "man, wish I had more throttle sometimes, though the bike is fun to ride" / 500 with "huh, there's more throt--, HOLY S---!!"
125s can hang with 250s if not trying to race; my cousin had a YZ 125 when I had the '98 and he hung with me but there was something odd about that 250, could have been the sprocket size cause it had a new top end but that thing had as much top end as a 125 unless my cousin was redlining his when we raced them to prove a point🤔 Which is possible..
I 100% Agree
The camera never does justice to how much torque these thing really have
Not trying to dog your life but someone who cant tell the difference between a 125 and 250 should not be telling people 1. That bike is fast because its not. At all. 2. Most people who ride 250's should be on a 125. 250s have much more bottom end than any 125 which would be much more practical in trails not down dirt roads all day. 3. 450s are easier to "go fast" maybe true in a straight line but not true anywhere else. Trails or track its hard to control and the tire rips right out from under you. However i can agree with learning how to clutch it and staying on the pipe can be benificial in the long run. Ive had 125's,250's(4 stroke and 2 strokes), and 450's. The best bike hands down by far is the 250 2 stroke if you have any experience on a dirt bike you can ride it well and soon master it. That bike probably is a great fit for you though. Top speed around 60, not much power, and fun to ride in a straight line. Occasionally go to the track and hit the tabletop and try all day to clear it. With your buddy recording on the far side until you finally make it then post a youtube video labeled "SENDING IT ON THE 125"
Rainin Drakes your a legend 😂
the best bike i ownd was a 125 i have a 250 2 stroke and a 450 atm just sold the 125 and the 125 smokes them both stop saying its not fast u cant even use the power of the 125
I have one ,and I use it as a trail bike, yz 125 2017,
Jesse Arellanes WHY
Christian Goodwin why not
Christian Goodwin two strokes make awesome trail bikes. they don't flame out when you lug them.
Evan Handelong Not MX 125s, lol, they have zero low end power and they suck at tight technical terrain or hillclimbs.
iD4v1d tjeres many things you can do to change this lolol
People make fun of me cause I got a 125 but I see a bunch of people like you saying I like this bike better witch makes me appreciate my bike so much
Congrats on the 125. I'm glad it worked out. I had a CR125 and I could smoke all my buddies on their 450 and I wasn't worn out at the end of the day. Be careful on Craigslist... I've come across some serious cuckoo la la people.
dam how you confuse a 125 for a 250 no title 80% chance it's stolen
Stolen
Marsh 13
in 2002 they didnt come with titles(they werent required till 2005) So no....you literally had to apply for a title, or get one from the dealer special.
ShadowOfDeath24 Hey I have a 97 YZ80 that I bought clean vin but I have no title can I get a title without any paperwork proving I own the bike
@@snowjobman5893 you must have sheriff check it out and make sure its not stolen
@@asmrdirtbikes1032 you do not have to do that. Back in 97 they did not come with anything except a proof of purchase. If someone can keepa. Paper neat and remember where it is 22 years straight then I would applaud them.
Zach another badass thing about 2 strokes is they are cheap to add power to them. 4 strokes can get super pricey.
Dave Hartnett So 2 strokes are cheaper to maintain and stuff?
yes you are right that will make you an amazing rider a safer faster rider . A two stroke is like a musical instrument you have to keep it in tune. four strokes are like drums .. A YZ 125 isone of the best dirt bikes ever made its seriously a work of art. Remember Stewartwas getting fsatest lap times his rookie year on a 125 fastest lap-times over the 450s
just a couple things and i mean no disrespect. but why would you buy a bike you knew nothing about, one look at the pipe would tell you its a 125. and the 125 does fit you very well but i dont think that you should say 80% of people should ride one because for a woods rider like me it doesn't have the torque for some obstetrical i ride a ktm 200xc-w and absolutely love it(bike i started on and it was a bit much but it was perfectly manageable). and just a tip from a fellow 2 stroke rider if you are off the gas and coasting pull in your clutch to stop from oil starvation because your engine gets oil from gas but instead of getting the oil for say 5000 rpm its only getting the oil for 800rpm. i wouldn't worry about it on the track but on trails like this it makes a huge difference.
use the engine breaking to your advantage... watch any fast rider
nick karch if you were smart you would know 2strokes don't have engine breaking nearly as much as 4 strokes.
nick karch he isnt racing he is trail riding, the minuscule performance upgrade from engine braking isnt worth the extra wear on the top end. not to mention that 2 strokes have very little compression braking. so do some research before commenting. these bikes are not four stokes therefor the riding style is different
adjust your needle height
Clearly enjoying your bike!
That’s all that matters!
I absolutely love my YZ 125, such a blast compared to the CRF450R
Its probably a stolen bike lol
He says in the video he ran the VIN number, that's how he knew it was an 02 yz125.......
you should've just looked at the pipe a 2 stroke pipe can tell you alot about the bike
A real man doesn't ride a 125 ! A real man has balls !
you can usually identify the engine size on two strokes by the size of the head pipe but i understand if someone doesnt know the difference
Dude I'm 17 and I been riding a 250 2 stroke since I was 15
devin bush and??? Bet you don't even use it to its full Potential 😂😂😂
Chill bro just chill
devin bush you're cool
Nice bro. I have a cr250 also Lots of fun :D
devin bush nice for you I am 13 and I have a kx 250 2stroke and it rips but a 125 is more controllable
You have no idea what your talking about you should shut down your channel
in 1999 when I was 15 I was lucky enough to be bought a brand new one and let me tell you now. I have owned an A-Z of mx bikes and road bikes, including 1000 cc sport bikes,, gixxers R1s ect and never have I owned a bike that I had more fun with EVER. I got a kx 450 now for my off road horse but I have a mind to get one of these too to play on coz they're fucking awesome!!!
Badass bro. I'm picking up a yz125 2004 today. Not all about power, indeed.
U speaking true facts the 125 is light with much power I only could imagine when its bored out.