Picked up a 2023 brand new for 5300$.. love it...low seat .. good on fuel. .smooth easy power...nothing scary..just incredible low end torque. Fun bike.
I know we are all here for the same reasons, this great channel and these great bikes. I was very fortunate yesterday to meet my wife at the local motorsports shop to show her the elusive XT250 as I have been looking for one for a year to no avail. They had one on the floor on Friday and when I arrived yesterday it was gone. They get them in pairs of two and only had a couple last year. We walked around looking at other bikes and then I spotted it back in the left corner of the store. It was all shined up and ready to go. Everything that is sold goes to the left corner of the store. I said to her "That's the one I have been trying to find to show you." I turned to walk off and she tearfully said "That's yours, I bought it for you."! You've got to be freakin kidding me, what a day! I never expected that, but after 31yrs. I know she still loves me, as she was just as happy as myself. Now I have some accessory questions for you guys. I am planning on bigger foot pegs to start. Besides that I am interested in handguards, a rear rack, and Rotopax gas can. I am also in need of a full face helmet (as I only have an open face), riding jacket, riding pants, and riding boots. I already have gloves. I am looking for well priced brands on all these items from the bike accessories to the clothing. If you guys have certain brands or places you buy your products that would be great to know. If they can come off Amazon that would be great as well. I am figuring around $200-250 for a helmet to get started. Sorry about all the rambling, I am just excited. Thanks
Congrats on your XT250!! In the description section for this video I linked some gear that I have on my XT250 that would be helpful to you. We both wear the Scorpion EXO AT950 helmet and love it. We also both wear the Rev'It Sand 4.0 H2O Jacket and Pants.
Found a 2022 with only 500 miles on it and pulled the trigger. Did one weekend of trail riding about a month ago and have another planned next weekend--Where I live I have to drive a fair distance to get off-road. In the interim, I've done a bit of neighborhood cruising on it. It is a totally different experience from my street bike (big ol '93 Suzuki GSX1100G), and it's a unique sort of fun. I'm very happy with the purchase. My buddy rides a WR250 and says I'll outgrow my XT250, but I'm thinking it's a keeper. We'll see. Thanks for the excellent videos--I've been binge watching your channel. Hope the recovery from the wreck is going well.
Oh the XT250 is definitely a keeper, congrats on your bike! I thought I outgrew mine and went an got a KLR650 and a CRF300L, kept the XT and didn't ride it for a few months. Went back out on it later and realized just how awesome and capable it is. Now the XT is my 'go to' for the deep backcountry riding. I'll be adding another XT when funds are available so the wife and I can both do some deep backcountry exploring. Appreciate you watching!
Just got mine in February. I’m kinda new motorcycle rider minus my few years experience of dirt bike riding when I was a kid 15years ago. Fantastic bike though it does great for town travel and off roaming too. It’s does best on highway between 35-55mph I’d say Super happy with my purchase.
I picked up a 22 Honda Rally 300 last fall. I really like it. In late Nov I got my wife a 21 XT 250 due to the low seat height and could not be happier. Added flatland skid plate; DMO pegs and parabellum rally wind screen. Great bike. I am impressed with what you are doing off road with yours. Cannot wait to try the XT. It is 45 lbs lighter than my 300 Rally, but feels even lighter.
Such an awesome bike, love my XT...it is way more capable than I am! I'll be adding another one to the stable when funds are available so my wife and I can do some extreme backcountry moto camping with them. Thanks for watching, stay safe out there!
I've also got a 2020, they've been fuel injected since 2013 I think, and I didn't know it was possible to bump start with EFI so that's great info that you were able to do it!
Flooded my xt on an oil road in Kentucky, underwater with the throttle stuck on. After about a half an hour started and got me home to include a 55mph highway. After getting back found out the air intake box was full of water, and it still got me home. (Did need about 5 oil changes to clear the chocolate milk oil).
I easily get 120 miles on a tank as that's usually when my low fuel indicator comes on which means I have .5 gallons to go. I've done 150 miles on a tank. Nice vid. It's a mtn goat and so fun.
Love mine. Added some pro taper bars, bash plate, handguards and can go anywhere....as long as i don't need to go faster than 65mph. You will also learn to ditch that front wheel mud guard/fender if you put on proper barely DOT knobbies.
Good info, been planning to upgrade from my DR650 to a larger adv bike so my wife can do more riding with me and then getting something small like the xt250 to be my solo bike, appreciate the info 👍
You're welcome! Love my XT, will be getting another one for my wife as well! I think the XT is the ultimate deep backcountry exploring bike, dead set reliable and enjoys the nasty stuff!
Got 2017 model as my first bike. Bought another four bikes since then, test rode 65, put 35k miles on five bikes all together. I was at first trying to trade it in but, it lost so much value it didn't make sense. Now I think I may keep this bike forever. I lost count how many times I crashed both of us and we kept running. It is way more capable than I'll ever be. It took me to some stupid crazy places. Few times I thought it was finished but, just unjammed and straigtened some controls and it kept going. It will go 70-75mph on highway with 200lbs on it (my record 82mph). The only thing frustrating is that it sometimes suddenly stalls uphill at worst possible moment. Just changed oil on it today. I change oil 1-2k and filter every 4k.
I bought a new XT225 which I put 33,000 miles on it before I sold it. It was the best motorcycle I ever owned. I haven’t had a bike since 2010, but at 68, I have the itch again. My disappointment with the 250, is why did they not keep the 6 speed transmission?
I just went to buy a new klx230 and this one was next to it in the showroom I sat on it and it just felt better ..seat height and suspension sag was more my speed. Love the klx but the Yamaha was calling me
Hey man. I just acquired one that's 5 years old and only has 240 klm (149 miles) on it. Its basically never been ridden and hasnt had its oil changed yet. Im assuming the oil in it will be the break-in oil but seeing as its a 2017 and its now 2023, I'm keen to just drop it out. Should I put new break-in oil in it or should I just go with synthetic now and be done with it? Thanks. Also, I don't have my license yet so it will continue to sit a bit but I will start it every week and do a quick run up the back street and back. Thanks.
Hi I have the XT250 2013 and love it , I enjoyed this video and have Subed to watch more , I have a channel here in Western Australia and have done a few videos of my trips and Mods to the XT if you are interested . Keep the shiny side up . Pete Western Australia .
I bought a TW cause I mean.. why not. But man it’s not great for 55 mph + the XT looks like it could do it all. It’s almost always available too unlike the TW.
My father has a 2021 TW200 and I’ve got a 2018 XT250. Both great bikes, insanely good quality and versatility. But they both lack a little in the road going aspect. Tw200 is carb, only goes 60 and doesn’t have fun things like cruise. Xt250 is the same but fuel injected and will hit 75 with a tailwind
I have an XT 250 and really like it except going up hills on faster roads. Thinking of a CRF300L to boost the power a bit (not much). How do you like your CRF300L and do you think it is worth the upgrade. Thanks
I had the same thoughts and is why I got a 300L. I really enjoy my 300L but I'm glad I kept the XT. I bet the new 300LS (short model) will really be sweet.
@@precipiceofgrind Honda can't seem to be able to ship the 2023 CRF300l or LS. Even the dealers are in limbo. FYI I have a 2023 XT250 with 170 miles on it that you can have at a great price. And it is local.
@@donwatkins9769 Yeah, I scoured three states trying to get a Rally before I settled on the 300L. Why you getting rid of your XT and what's a great price?
Yeah, that can be tough. Both bikes are bullet proof. One thing to think about is if you'll be doing some highway riding to get to dirt. Having a little more power with the XT250 may sway your decision.
This is by far the ugliest dual sport on the market. Every other manufacturer has left yamaha in their dust. Kawasaki has set the bar much higher in looks and performance .
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Picked up a 2023 brand new for 5300$.. love it...low seat .. good on fuel. .smooth easy power...nothing scary..just incredible low end torque. Fun bike.
I know we are all here for the same reasons, this great channel and these great bikes.
I was very fortunate yesterday to meet my wife at the local motorsports shop to show her the elusive XT250 as I have been looking for one for a year to no avail. They had one on the floor on Friday and when I arrived yesterday it was gone. They get them in pairs of two and only had a couple last year.
We walked around looking at other bikes and then I spotted it back in the left corner of the store. It was all shined up and ready to go. Everything that is sold goes to the left corner of the store. I said to her "That's the one I have been trying to find to show you." I turned to walk off and she tearfully said "That's yours, I bought it for you."!
You've got to be freakin kidding me, what a day! I never expected that, but after 31yrs. I know she still loves me, as she was just as happy as myself.
Now I have some accessory questions for you guys. I am planning on bigger foot pegs to start. Besides that I am interested in handguards, a rear rack, and Rotopax gas can.
I am also in need of a full face helmet (as I only have an open face), riding jacket, riding pants, and riding boots. I already have gloves.
I am looking for well priced brands on all these items from the bike accessories to the clothing. If you guys have certain brands or places you buy your products that would be great to know. If they can come off Amazon that would be great as well. I am figuring around $200-250 for a helmet to get started.
Sorry about all the rambling, I am just excited. Thanks
Congrats on your XT250!! In the description section for this video I linked some gear that I have on my XT250 that would be helpful to you. We both wear the Scorpion EXO AT950 helmet and love it. We also both wear the Rev'It Sand 4.0 H2O Jacket and Pants.
@@precipiceofgrindThank you, and thank you for all the videos and information. I will check it out.
congrats, you obviously deserve it brotha!! i want one too, it would be my first bike.
That Gal, is a KEEPER!
Since I bought my 2023 XT250 I’ve probably watched all of your XT250 vids. I’ve made a lot of similar upgrades to mine. Thanks for the content!
You're welcome, thank you very much for watching!!
I also bought a new 2023 XT250..love it
Great review This bike has definitely earned legendary status in the realm of dual purpose bikes. Such a pleasure to ride.
Thanks, appreciate you watching! Love my XT, will add another one to the stable when funds are available.
Found a 2022 with only 500 miles on it and pulled the trigger. Did one weekend of trail riding about a month ago and have another planned next weekend--Where I live I have to drive a fair distance to get off-road. In the interim, I've done a bit of neighborhood cruising on it. It is a totally different experience from my street bike (big ol '93 Suzuki GSX1100G), and it's a unique sort of fun. I'm very happy with the purchase. My buddy rides a WR250 and says I'll outgrow my XT250, but I'm thinking it's a keeper. We'll see. Thanks for the excellent videos--I've been binge watching your channel. Hope the recovery from the wreck is going well.
Oh the XT250 is definitely a keeper, congrats on your bike! I thought I outgrew mine and went an got a KLR650 and a CRF300L, kept the XT and didn't ride it for a few months. Went back out on it later and realized just how awesome and capable it is. Now the XT is my 'go to' for the deep backcountry riding. I'll be adding another XT when funds are available so the wife and I can both do some deep backcountry exploring. Appreciate you watching!
Just got mine in February. I’m kinda new motorcycle rider minus my few years experience of dirt bike riding when I was a kid 15years ago. Fantastic bike though it does great for town travel and off roaming too. It’s does best on highway between 35-55mph I’d say
Super happy with my purchase.
I picked up a 22 Honda Rally 300 last fall. I really like it. In late Nov I got my wife a 21 XT 250 due to the low seat height and could not be happier. Added flatland skid plate; DMO pegs and parabellum rally wind screen. Great bike. I am impressed with what you are doing off road with yours. Cannot wait to try the XT. It is 45 lbs lighter than my 300 Rally, but feels even lighter.
Such an awesome bike, love my XT...it is way more capable than I am! I'll be adding another one to the stable when funds are available so my wife and I can do some extreme backcountry moto camping with them. Thanks for watching, stay safe out there!
I have one and love it. I put brackets on it for my Moto Mule to carry my camp,they work great for that.
I've also got a 2020, they've been fuel injected since 2013 I think, and I didn't know it was possible to bump start with EFI so that's great info that you were able to do it!
Recently purchased a 2009 xt250. Have not yet used it in any trails, only city riding and I love it!
Yup, I wouldn't hesitate on buying a used XT250. Congrats on your 'new to you' XT!
It’s a good little exploration bike
I have had a soft spot for the xt250 since I had an 81 xt250 back in 83.
Flooded my xt on an oil road in Kentucky, underwater with the throttle stuck on. After about a half an hour started and got me home to include a 55mph highway. After getting back found out the air intake box was full of water, and it still got me home. (Did need about 5 oil changes to clear the chocolate milk oil).
Yeah Yamaha is a good bike even the predicessor the xt225 very good in uphill and even in highways.big up yamaha for xt225serow.
Great nimble bike. You’re developing a nice stable of bikes!
I easily get 120 miles on a tank as that's usually when my low fuel indicator comes on which means I have .5 gallons to go. I've done 150 miles on a tank. Nice vid. It's a mtn goat and so fun.
Love mine. Added some pro taper bars, bash plate, handguards and can go anywhere....as long as i don't need to go faster than 65mph. You will also learn to ditch that front wheel mud guard/fender if you put on proper barely DOT knobbies.
The only thing I don’t like about the XT250 is the 5 speed transmission. If it had a 6 speed it would be on everyone’s list.
Yes, I find myself searching for sixth gear while I'm on the highway.
That’s the only complaint I have. My 2018 XT250 keeps me really happy and content, it just needs that wr250r 6 speed
Sold mine last year and missing it. Planning to get another soon, this time with EFI. Great review!
Hello, wow, thank you for this amazing video! Love your bike, it kinda looks like a cyborg or war-mech in motorcycle configuration!
Good info, been planning to upgrade from my DR650 to a larger adv bike so my wife can do more riding with me and then getting something small like the xt250 to be my solo bike, appreciate the info 👍
You're welcome! Love my XT, will be getting another one for my wife as well! I think the XT is the ultimate deep backcountry exploring bike, dead set reliable and enjoys the nasty stuff!
Got 2017 model as my first bike. Bought another four bikes since then, test rode 65, put 35k miles on five bikes all together. I was at first trying to trade it in but, it lost so much value it didn't make sense. Now I think I may keep this bike forever. I lost count how many times I crashed both of us and we kept running. It is way more capable than I'll ever be. It took me to some stupid crazy places. Few times I thought it was finished but, just unjammed and straigtened some controls and it kept going. It will go 70-75mph on highway with 200lbs on it (my record 82mph). The only thing frustrating is that it sometimes suddenly stalls uphill at worst possible moment. Just changed oil on it today. I change oil 1-2k and filter every 4k.
I think my XT will out last me, I have no plans on getting rid of it! Thanks for watching!
Love mine!
I’m going to pick mine up in 2 days
Is there an after market large gas tank?
If there is, I'm not aware of it.
I bought a new XT225 which I put 33,000 miles on it before I sold it. It was the best motorcycle I ever owned. I haven’t had a bike since 2010, but at 68, I have the itch again. My disappointment with the 250, is why did they not keep the 6 speed transmission?
That's a good question indeed!
Good video
I just bought a 2019 with 2500 miles with a rear rack already installed. The rack clamped right over the passenger handles
Enjoy your XT!
Just bought a used one. New in Canada out the door almost 10k
Ouch, 10K for a new XT250! How'd you do on the used one?
7300$ cnd where I’m at,I’m near Manitoba
I just went to buy a new klx230 and this one was next to it in the showroom I sat on it and it just felt better ..seat height and suspension sag was more my speed. Love the klx but the Yamaha was calling me
I need 1❤
Hey man. I just acquired one that's 5 years old and only has 240 klm (149 miles) on it. Its basically never been ridden and hasnt had its oil changed yet. Im assuming the oil in it will be the break-in oil but seeing as its a 2017 and its now 2023, I'm keen to just drop it out. Should I put new break-in oil in it or should I just go with synthetic now and be done with it? Thanks. Also, I don't have my license yet so it will continue to sit a bit but I will start it every week and do a quick run up the back street and back. Thanks.
Hi I have the XT250 2013 and love it , I enjoyed this video and have Subed to watch more , I have a channel here in Western Australia and have done a few videos of my trips and Mods to the XT if you are interested . Keep the shiny side up . Pete Western Australia .
Appreciate you watching and supporting the channel! What's your channel name? Man, I'd love to do some riding in Australia! Stay safe out there amigo!
@@precipiceofgrind Hi mate my channel is my name . Peter Hewitson . Put Australia on you bucket list , keep the shiny side up Pete
Righto, I could have just clicked on your name. Australia is most definitely on my list...especially to do some barramundi fishing! @@peterhewitson71
I bought a TW cause I mean.. why not. But man it’s not great for 55 mph + the XT looks like it could do it all. It’s almost always available too unlike the TW.
TW is super fun bike but yes, exceeding 55 mph can be a challenge. The XT250 can do 65 mph no problem.
Over the past 10 years I have had 9 bikes, I have since sold all BUT my TW and Xt250 love them both.
My father has a 2021 TW200 and I’ve got a 2018 XT250. Both great bikes, insanely good quality and versatility. But they both lack a little in the road going aspect. Tw200 is carb, only goes 60 and doesn’t have fun things like cruise. Xt250 is the same but fuel injected and will hit 75 with a tailwind
I have an XT 250 and really like it except going up hills on faster roads. Thinking of a CRF300L to boost the power a bit (not much). How do you like your CRF300L and do you think it is worth the upgrade. Thanks
I had the same thoughts and is why I got a 300L. I really enjoy my 300L but I'm glad I kept the XT. I bet the new 300LS (short model) will really be sweet.
@@precipiceofgrind Honda can't seem to be able to ship the 2023 CRF300l or LS. Even the dealers are in limbo. FYI I have a 2023 XT250 with 170 miles on it that you can have at a great price. And it is local.
@@donwatkins9769 Yeah, I scoured three states trying to get a Rally before I settled on the 300L. Why you getting rid of your XT and what's a great price?
@@precipiceofgrind Since the speed limit on the highway in southern Utah is 80 I want to get something that is a little safer or faster for highway/
We’re did you get the hand guards?
Here: amzn.to/49d2QsK
Acerbis X factor Hand Guards
Don’t know whether to get XT 250 or TW 200
Yeah, that can be tough. Both bikes are bullet proof. One thing to think about is if you'll be doing some highway riding to get to dirt. Having a little more power with the XT250 may sway your decision.
Where are you riding during this video?
Southwestern Utah desert.
Want for daughter
This is by far the ugliest dual sport on the market. Every other manufacturer has left yamaha in their dust. Kawasaki has set the bar much higher in looks and performance .