I love how relatable you are. The wrecks are humbling, commenting on the size of the jumps and how scary they are, how sketchy the average rider gets, and how hyped you get when your really greasing stuff. Highlight of my day watching your videos. Keep it up man!
Thanks for the kind words man I sincerely appreciate it 🙏🏼 I love making these videos and knowing that someone else enjoys them as much as I do really makes my day!
Wrong. You're entertained by other people's misfortune. This fool is most likely to crash and hurt himself cause the bike has had no tuning work done on it.
Great upload derek, I really have enjoyed your content from the moment I saw your videos! keep it up! I love your commentary as I can also relate. also, 2 strokes dominate 💪
Thanks for watching the vids Chloe! I've really been considering trying some hare scrambles but I'm not sure about moto yet. What really sucks is the AMA won't let me run my GoPro during a race. I'd love to commentate the entire time I'm riding.
Brooo that bike is SO sickk!!! Team Green! The newer KX front fender looks dope on it. All it needs is #259 decals 🤘🏼! Love your vids man. I live in the same city as you and I have a KX250 also but (F) '19. Bought it new but I don't get to ride often. Uncle Bob at CC Dirt Riders even gave me free lifetime membership for doing the Dirtbike Boot Camp video and yet, I STILL have only 24 hrs on it 🤦. My ground game is decent but I'm still learning how to jump properly, so I'm still goon status 😂
@@DerekHallman you were already ripping on it too! Yes, finally haha just fixed it this past weekend! I’m sure we will be out and about next weekend somewhere- see ya soon!
@@DerekHallman I had a 99 and a 2000 KX250. By far my favorite of all that I had. Makes me want to get back in it! Thanks for the awesome videos! Keep it up!
That track looks amazing. Good ride. You must live near me or travel far to go between North Carolina and CCDR. Lol. I’ve got a place near RVA and Raleigh North Carolina
@@DerekHallman heck ya. Looks like it. I just bought my 2022 Toyota from classic Toyota in Henderson. I dealt with the general manager. Great guy. Capital power sports on wake forest had a couple used bikes in really interested in.
@@DerekHallman Right on man! It's always good to have small bike and a big bike. Both are fun in their own respects! Looking forward to seeing you giving that 250 hell brotha!
@@DerekHallman Mine is a 2001. I got it a few months ago and started riding again on dirt trails. I am 50 - haven't ridden a dirt bike since I was 17 when I had an old 1979 YZ250. It's a lot of fun. Broke my ribs the first month and couldn't ride much but back on now and exploring often here in Colorado. I love the bike. It's not as brutally powerful as the old YZ, but plenty for an old man like me :)
Wow It doesn't look like the bike has ever been on a track if you don't mind me asking what did you pick it up for Im looking to pick one up in similar condition gradge ridden conditions
@@DerekHallman If you got it for less than 3K or even 4 you got a deal you see shops like Kaplan cycles who specializes in finding & restoring these old bikes to sell & for it's museum. They go upwards of what a new 4 stroke cost 10k in some cases even more. I suggest you check out Kaplan cycles RUclips channel if you haven't already.
@@CoolcatAMA-Pro I paid 4300 for it and it felt like a LOT for an old smoker, but I really wanted it. Considering how clean it is, how well it runs, and that I'll keep it forever, I don't think I paid too much 😁 I've seen a lot of Kaplan's videos they make me drool every time I see the bikes they have in inventory haha
Yep I still have the 150 and will ride both in the videos. My goal is to start collecting bikes that I want to keep forever. This KX250 was #1 on my list, but there are a couple other Japanese 2 smokers on my list too 🤙
Damn that’s sounds good! Seems louder than mine, wonder if the muffler was modified or the packing is just worn out. I don’t have that much pitch from mine.
Nah a bike with worn out packing will never sound good - it will sound very tinny, empty, and loud. From my experience, the sound of a bike mostly comes from which carb you have and the jetting you're running.
this bike definitely vibrates a bit more than the newer KTM/husky/gasgas bikes. I don't think about the vibration too much, but my hands definitely get worn out after a while of riding it.
Well how about stop talking gossip and actually educate yourselves about the deadly bike. I saw 2 guys looking good at a motocross track, and now one of them is dead and the other must live with the consequences. The dead guy failed to make a double jump and so the bike crushed him to death.
@@DerekHallman Haha my main riding buddy rides a 2009 KTM 450 and he can NEVER find neutral when we stop and he always has to bend down and find it by hand so yeah I think we've cracked the code of the universe hahaha
I love how relatable you are. The wrecks are humbling, commenting on the size of the jumps and how scary they are, how sketchy the average rider gets, and how hyped you get when your really greasing stuff. Highlight of my day watching your videos. Keep it up man!
Thanks for the kind words man I sincerely appreciate it 🙏🏼 I love making these videos and knowing that someone else enjoys them as much as I do really makes my day!
Wrong.
You're entertained by other people's misfortune.
This fool is most likely to crash and hurt himself cause the bike has had no tuning work done on it.
Your riding has improved so much bro. Awesome stuff. Have fun with the new bike
that bike is so clean!💚 In the sand section i thought u were gonna fall hard but u saved it!
Almost went down hard 😬
@@DerekHallmansadly 4 Months later you did go down real hard :/
Kx 250s are so underrated man
Sucks they’re so hard To find in Australia 😭
@@mrjackish9923 we have plenty of this in Greece
It's honestly an amazing bike man. Sucks that the 3 Japanese brands don't make smokers anymore.
@@DerekHallman I had one of these beasts and it was lovely I highly recommend a pro circuit exhaust 🤩
I’m so glad you got a 250 dude they are truly the best ride experience and this bike will be an enduro beast
Your materials are so pure, I like it.
Greetings from Poland !
Bike sounds sick! Also glad you survived 4:25
yeah that was a bit sketchy !
Bought my 05 back in may and the bike is so much fun. I’ve put way too much money into it now😂😂😂
Nice bike! Looking forward to more vids with this.
man you got the best videos keep it like that you got this
Great vids Derek keep up the good work
Thanks bro!
A dude on the right side at 1:50 disappeared lol
I transitioned to a different clip and he vanished 😂
Such a clean bike. Looking fast on that bad boy already
super clean! thank you buddy I felt at home on it instantly
It is a beautiful bike. Thanks for the demo
Great upload derek, I really have enjoyed your content from the moment I saw your videos! keep it up! I love your commentary as I can also relate. also, 2 strokes dominate 💪
thanks for always watching and commenting Curtis!
Bro looks very fun at track this bike!!
Was waiting for this one! Sick bike.
Those first few jumps you hit looked really steep.
Some of the jumps on this track are basically wall jumps because they become vertical haha. Thanks for watching bro!
@@DerekHallman they looked so gnarly, but you ripped 'em on the 250. Looking forward to more of these videos!
That slow mo of dropping the bike is what goes through everyones head dropping their new bike for the first time 🤣
nooooooo 😭 haha
Love the kx, I have a ktm 250 2 stroke of my own. It's awsome!! Hope you have fun with it.
wicked man! you have the sx or xc bike?
I committed this a little while go but imma say it again I'd be really stoked to see ya get it to some racing cause I know you got the skill👊✊
Thanks for watching the vids Chloe! I've really been considering trying some hare scrambles but I'm not sure about moto yet. What really sucks is the AMA won't let me run my GoPro during a race. I'd love to commentate the entire time I'm riding.
Awesome bike bro!
Sweet bike man love the kawi two strokes
to bad you got rid of your kx 250 it was my most fav bike to watch you ride.
Yeah I miss it some times, but the KX videos got terribly low views and after I had my bad crash I didn't want to ride it anymore. Bad memories.
Score! Very clean!
SHEEE RRIIIIPS & is cleaner than I expected. Almost too good to be true 😭😭 SICK riding bro!
It's so awesome I'm in love 😭
Great video, you could tell that bike was beast...unleash the animal!
Love the videos!
Hell yea! I had an 07 kx250, what a beautiful bike 🔥
Amazing bike!
Brooo that bike is SO sickk!!! Team Green! The newer KX front fender looks dope on it. All it needs is #259 decals 🤘🏼! Love your vids man.
I live in the same city as you and I have a KX250 also but (F) '19. Bought it new but I don't get to ride often. Uncle Bob at CC Dirt Riders even gave me free lifetime membership for doing the Dirtbike Boot Camp video and yet, I STILL have only 24 hrs on it 🤦. My ground game is decent but I'm still learning how to jump properly, so I'm still goon status 😂
Thanks bro I appreciate it!! Sounds like you need to get out and rip soon my man - fall is the best riding season 😁
Your channel made me into dirt bikes. Now i have a dirt bike myself
That's awesome buddy hope you're enjoying riding dirt bikes!
i have a 2003 kx250 they are such fun bikes! yours looks sick
Seriously a wicked good bike man thx for watching
That is super clean man, I have a 2003. Never selling it 😆 I just need to get a new version so I can put the KX up
Amazing bike dude, enjoy it 👊✊✊
thanks man I definitely will!
The condition of this bike 05 is really good Derek!
it's very clean for an 05!
Bike is rad Derek, congrats!!!
Thank you I'm stoked! Y'all riding yet or is the the KX still down?
@@DerekHallman you were already ripping on it too! Yes, finally haha just fixed it this past weekend! I’m sure we will be out and about next weekend somewhere- see ya soon!
I got a 2003 kx 125 and I love it
nice 🤙
Beautiful bike!
Congrats.
Thank you 😁
I have a built cr250 and a stock kx 250. I love Hondas but the kali has a way better powerband
Yep 👍
That thing is crisp af
What do you like better
Awesome Bike!
love it !
@@DerekHallman I had a 99 and a 2000 KX250. By far my favorite of all that I had. Makes me want to get back in it! Thanks for the awesome videos! Keep it up!
Looks like the gopher dunes track in ontario
Sooo happy that you bought a 2 stroke :)))
Now I have two 2 strokes for the channel 😁
1:51 the guy on the right disappeared??!!!!!
wth?!?
Yea wierd🤔🤨
haha I transitioned to a different clip
@@DerekHallman ahh, it synced up very nice 👍🏼
Awesome bro
thanks bro 🤙
Nice bike 👌
That track looks amazing. Good ride. You must live near me or travel far to go between North Carolina and CCDR. Lol. I’ve got a place near RVA and Raleigh North Carolina
It's a wicked fun sand track! I live almost on the border between VA and NC
@@DerekHallman heck ya. Looks like it. I just bought my 2022 Toyota from classic Toyota in Henderson. I dealt with the general manager. Great guy.
Capital power sports on wake forest had a couple used bikes in really interested in.
♥️ kawasaki 🤤
so crisp 🤤
Congrats on the new dirt bike man!
I know because I'm always so early it sounds like I'm a bot lol
Thank you bro stoked to own one of these!
Good vid man love you channel FIRST
Thank you for watching my man 🙏
Keep the good work up 😘
thanks Alex, I definitely will !
Finally you got a 250! I remember when you first rode a 250 and said you were going to get one
I'm so stoked! I finally feel like my skill level can handle a 250 so I was ready to get one. Still have my 150 though :)
@@DerekHallman Right on man! It's always good to have small bike and a big bike. Both are fun in their own respects! Looking forward to seeing you giving that 250 hell brotha!
@@patrickmeyer9905 very true! Thanks for watching the vids Patrick I appreciate it!
nice bike
Lets fucking goooo Derek 250 2 stroke are the best !!!! I’m existed to see new content on that bike !!!
🤘🏼
I’ve a 2020 YZ250 2S it’s a monster
nice! these 250 2ts are beasts
Hellyaaa dude two strooooke!!!
Yewwwww another 2 smoker in the garage!!
I don't wanna be rude I'm just so eager to know how much did it cost. I just wanna compare it with my country. If it's OK,lemme know the cost🙏
cool, love my smoker
Nice man what do you have?
@@DerekHallman just a yamaha dt 125, great fun tho
Also stic meteringblock in this one? That would be interesting.
yes definitely going to test a STIC on this bike as well
U should go try out a track that I like it’s called vip motocross in rugby u will like it its. Really good
Congrats! I will be folllowing along as you make content on the KX250. I have one too :)
Thank you for watching! What year KX do you have? It's an amazing bike
@@DerekHallman Mine is a 2001. I got it a few months ago and started riding again on dirt trails. I am 50 - haven't ridden a dirt bike since I was 17 when I had an old 1979 YZ250. It's a lot of fun. Broke my ribs the first month and couldn't ride much but back on now and exploring often here in Colorado. I love the bike. It's not as brutally powerful as the old YZ, but plenty for an old man like me :)
sick!! my dad has a kx250 and I have a kx250f
nice that's a sweet set up!
Yea u bought a nice bike
Amazing video and I have a question do you have a Honda CRF 150
yes
Where’d you get your plastics kit from and all your other parts?
Awesome
🤙
YESSIR
Fun fact, there isn’t anything better than ripping a 2 stroke lol
Wow It doesn't look like the bike has ever been on a track if you don't mind me asking what did you pick it up for Im looking to pick one up in similar condition gradge ridden conditions
It's super clean man, I had to snag it! I paid $2.manydollars for it haha. Take one guess then I'll tell ya how much I actually spent.
@@DerekHallman If you got it for less than 3K or even 4 you got a deal you see shops like Kaplan cycles who specializes in finding & restoring these old bikes to sell & for it's museum. They go upwards of what a new 4 stroke cost 10k in some cases even more. I suggest you check out Kaplan cycles RUclips channel if you haven't already.
@@CoolcatAMA-Pro I paid 4300 for it and it felt like a LOT for an old smoker, but I really wanted it. Considering how clean it is, how well it runs, and that I'll keep it forever, I don't think I paid too much 😁 I've seen a lot of Kaplan's videos they make me drool every time I see the bikes they have in inventory haha
Shes clean! You still gonna ride the 150, or is this just a new toy
Yep I still have the 150 and will ride both in the videos. My goal is to start collecting bikes that I want to keep forever. This KX250 was #1 on my list, but there are a couple other Japanese 2 smokers on my list too 🤙
Are you gonna do a little build out of this bike?
Maybe slowly over time I will but I definitely want to keep the overall look OEM.
Love the new bike as a fellow Kawasaki rider! Keep it up man, you’re doing great.
Thanks for watching the videos Max 🙏🏼
Wrong.
These machines will kill you if you don't know what you're doing.
@@Gma7788 but he knows what he’s doing and so do i
What keys were you running here and elevation?!
Qué buena moto
Damn that’s sounds good! Seems louder than mine, wonder if the muffler was modified or the packing is just worn out. I don’t have that much pitch from mine.
Nah a bike with worn out packing will never sound good - it will sound very tinny, empty, and loud. From my experience, the sound of a bike mostly comes from which carb you have and the jetting you're running.
😍😍😍😍
Good riding man and what track is this can anyone sign up and ride? Thanks
thanks dude this track is called Morgan's Corner Proving Grounds in NC. Anyone can sign up to ride yep 🤙
That thing loks like a roket ship
it rips!
Well it looks like it does too!!
How does it compare with the KTM 150sx you have? Big difference in power?
WAY more power. Night and day difference how fast this thing is.
I'm turning my 01 kx250 2stroke into a supermoto
nice that will be sick
I`d run it a little richer those kx`s like to detonate after some hours you can hear it in the top end but thing is crisp
What do you think about vibration of kx versus newer Austrians?
this bike definitely vibrates a bit more than the newer KTM/husky/gasgas bikes. I don't think about the vibration too much, but my hands definitely get worn out after a while of riding it.
So are you going to keep the KTM 150? And have both
Yeah I still have my KTM150. Gonna make videos with both bikes :)
We're the ktm?
Still have my KTM
Nice big fan
Probably In the dumpster already! 🤣
We lost another one
Thought you would keep it forever…
Bro You look’s like Eli tomac hahah✊🏼
Hahah hell yeah I'll take it thank you 😂
Fu*k that's clean. Letting it eat is the right thing to do tho, sounds sweet 👌
i think you have too much air pressure in front tire
12.5 psi
I think you suit orange more to be honest
I still have my KTM 150 SX. Gonna make content with both bikes :)
@@DerekHallman ok I just think you look better on orange but I love the sound of 250s screaming
Ktm or the kx
Known To Malfunction (KTM)? Hell no! Kawie all the way! 👍🏻🇺🇸
@@sdb92they rarely malfunction but everybody has a different opinion
@@Motofumes159 LOL! Not an opinion, l have seen it several times…
How tall are you for reference I want one wanna know if I’m good height
6'3
@@DerekHallman oh I might get that tall no way of tellin yet
Did u sell the 150 sx
Nope I still have the 150. I'll make videos with both bikes now :)
Looking awesome out there D! Stoked for you and your new machine dude!
Well how about stop talking gossip and actually educate yourselves about the deadly bike.
I saw 2 guys looking good at a motocross track, and now one of them is dead and the other must live with the consequences.
The dead guy failed to make a double jump and so the bike crushed him to death.
@@Gma7788 part of it my guy, you take the same risk when you get behind the wheel of a car every day. This ain't no different.
😲😍
You can tell the jumps are steep when they look huge on video
some of the jumps at this track are just vertical walls haha
Dude idk I've never hit as many accidental neutrals in m life as when I had my 2003 KX250 hahaha Idk if it's a kawi thing or what
hahaha dude it must be! My KTM doesn't ever want to go into neutral and this Kawi loves to go into neutral when I'm trying to downshift to 1st haha
@@DerekHallman Haha my main riding buddy rides a 2009 KTM 450 and he can NEVER find neutral when we stop and he always has to bend down and find it by hand so yeah I think we've cracked the code of the universe hahaha
Un moment donné il a une personne et quand il saute on ne le voit plus après
Did you sell your 150?
nope I still have the 150 and will continue riding that in videos as well, love my 150sx too much to sell it!
@@DerekHallman That sick, now you have 2 great bikes to switch between