Love the yz250x. Although I wouldn’t ever buy one brand new. I have a friend who rides one and put a flywheel weight on his. Turns the bike into a damn good cheap trail bike.
Such an amazing bike! I wouldn't buy new either however I got it on a black friday deal for 5699!! I couldn't pass that! Was cheaper than all the used ones that are years older!
@offroad8055 hopefully the other guy can tune in as well. The 250x is completely different than the wr though. 250x is much more racey and aggressive. Also muuuch lighter! I think the wr is a bit boring for my style. If going 4 stroke I'd take the 250fx over the wr
@@utmx I definitely appreciate the reply. I do not need an aggressive bike so I’ll probably stick with the WR. However it would be fun to try out the 250x sometime.
Nvr got covid but is that really a thing? Seems like you did pretty well bro. Watching reviews and leaning towards that yz250fx for my son! I currently have had the 2018 yz450fx and love the bike! Best bike I’ve had for single track and desert riding
Covid wasn't too bad! Just felt like a bad cold and made me fatigued! It was definitely harder to ride right after it! Man the 250fx is such a good bike! One of my all time favs for sure! So sad I sold mine! Thanks for watching!
I'm loving it! I've had a ktm for 3 years but this bike takes the cake! It definitely rides better! For me if it had an e start it would sell like crazy
@@utmx Owned two KTMs before as well. Waiting for the Fisch Moto e-start youtuber innowayfamous - Jason Hamborg is testing for them. See his video th-cam.com/video/ef-lwkQDrCs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nn0Km8jHK9DII8in 23:26 minutes in.
I’m SO torn between this and the FX and can’t seem to decide. I love the power of the two stroke and not sure how the FX will be. I need my trail bike to be fun, playful and able to pop off all little hits on the trails. Also, need to comfortable for long weekend rides. Any suggestions?
Ah man that's a hard choice.... I had a 2022 Yz250fx i rode all last year. On smooth flowy single-track its the best bike I've ever ridden! Turns amazing as well! In rough rocky rooty trails it's good but not great. In wide open stuff it's a little boring... but over all it's an amazing bike especially if it's smooth flowy stuff. I've only ridden my yz250x 2 times cuz it snowed a ton in utah after I got it. It's an amazing bike that seems to be good at everything and isn't as boring as the fx. However the fx is way more planted. Every 2 stroke bounces around more and the 4 strokes are more planted. But I like to be able to chuck the bike wherever I want! Also the 250x is cheaper. It's a hard choice... if you know anyone with either bike go ride it and see how ya like it
@@utmxThanks for the response! I’ve got to see if I can get out on on FX or some other 250 four stroke. I’ve got a 99 KX250 and this new bike would be an addition so that’s another reason I’m thinking FX? Such a hard decision haha. Be safe out there!
@@utmx both do the same job. I decided on the SmartCarb because it utilizes the stock throttle cable and the choke is on the left, which is considered the "normal" position.
I pick mine up on the 27th of this month. I drive to get it, but it was a deal I couldn’t pass on. What exhaust are you running? I’m thinking of 13/52 sprockets, flywheel weight, and hand guards. Sounds like new foot pegs too. Hollister is only a few hours from me. I live near Georgetown and sugar pine/China wall is next mountain over.
Awesome! Yeah man a dealer near me had it on sale for $5699 I couldn't pass up that deal! So far it's all stock. I wanna ride it on some tight mt single track before I mess with anything. I have hand guards and a skid plate but I'm gonna hold off on exhaust and fly wheel for now. I do think I'll get a lectron carb though. I'm in utah and we have such a big altitude difference. 1 day desert the next day 9k ft up on top of a mountain!
@@utmx Yeah, I gotta drive for it. Out the door 7800.00. Local dealerships wanted 8 plus all the other fees. For a 23. I’ll take a drive. 😂. I’m totally new to 2 stroke. Had many, many, many 4 stroke over the years. I’m getting older (52), so probably be the last bike I buy. That’s at least what I tell the wife. 😂. Hopefully you’re doing better from the Covid. Keep up the good work on the videos. 😁.
@jondoecan yeah 7800 otd is a great deal! Which 4 stroke was your favorite? I've owned a lot of 4 strokes and 2 strokes. I love them both and usually switch every couple years!
@@utmx Honestly the YZ250FX it was a 19. I liked the electric start, didn’t care for EFI. Sold it in 21. My younger years I rode mostly Honda. I still have my first Yamaha, YZ250F 08. I just got into supermoto, bought 22 DRZ400SM at the beginning of 23. I’m a huge fan of Carburetor(s). I’m hopefully going to keep this yz250x a long time. My wife rides Raptor 350. I glad I didn’t bring a trailer today. She would have brought home a new quad. 😂
I’m in Utah as well. I’m 6’3 215lbs. Im gonna be riding some trails like in the video and sand dunes once in a while. Should I get a YZ250X or the YZ450FX?
Hmmm hard choice. My buddie has the 450fx and it's amazing! Depends on your riding style! If you take the 250x to the dunes I'd say it would need a paddle tire for sure unless you don't care about climbing sand mt. The 450fx does great on single track but it's definitely harder to ride on the slow rough terrain like some sections up af canyon however when the trail is smooth the 450fx is so dang fun! 450fx if you like power and speed. 250x if you like a lighter more nimble bike. Both are amazing! I spend more time in tight single track so I choose the 250x
@@utmx okay thanks for the suggestions. I’m aiming towards the YZ250X then. I bought a YZ450F last week but soon realized that I am not enjoying the bike at all. I’m coming from 5 years of street riding and just starting out in the dirt. I think I’d enjoy the 250x a lot more. I can manage the power of the 450 but is unnecessary and I want something better for tighter trails and more technical terrain. Maybe when I get some more experience I can join you later this summer. I’m in Salt Lake City haha.
@cadee1976 yeah man I think the 250x would be great! Also the ktm 300xc is a great option as well. Tons of power but it's smooth! Heck yeah man lemme know
@@cadee1976 if you haven’t made your purchase yet. I would highly recommend buying the YZ 250 FX4 stroke. Tons of low end and mid range. much more manageable than the two-stroke. Ride that for a year or so and then get the two-stroke if you want to. The two-stroke has over 50 hp and hits extremely hard. The 250FX has 37 hp and still is amazing. You will spend more money on repairs with the 250 FX four stroke. The trade-off is you get electric start and a lot more manageable riding ability. Keep the shiny side up. Just my two cents. I would highly recommend not getting anywhere near a 450 Yamaha of any kind. Much heavier and crazy horsepower. If you ride on any tight trails, you will hate it.
Not sure I don't do super long rides. However my loop I do often is 23 miles and I still have half a tank left after that ride. I'd say in the 40 mile range.
@utmx is this on the 23x with the 1.8 gallon tank.the loop I ride is 10.5 and 2 laps I am about out.i haven't hit reserve yet but looks like I am real close on the 23 yz 250 x.thanks for your replies
There are two red dirt bikes in motocros and Honda end gas gas can be too yellow dirt bikes Suzuki Yamaha that’s the way I like it. That’s the way it should be yellow yellow, reds and yellows
Yup! If they put e starts on them I think they would sell like hot cakes and.would be so hard to get one! I'll never understand why they don't do it! And yes I'm short sp I don't love the height wither
**laughs in CR500** Been riding my 500 offroad for ovet 30 years. Kickstart isnt a big deal, and a tall hight can help you from getting your feet smashed.
Nope! It might feel tall at first but the height is needed. Otherwise the pegs hit rocks and dirt and make it hard to ride. I'm barley 5'9" and I ride it just fine! Most of the pro motocross racers are fairly short. Carmichael the greatest of all time was shorter than you and rode full size bikes no problem!
@Frostbyte911 yeah those spots are great to! I love soldiers pass i know it like the back of my hand and it's only like 45 min from my house or less! Try it out this spring!
I got it from a dealer trying to get rid of their 2023 bikes to get the 2024s. This happens all the time where dealers do huge mark downs to get in the next year's modle bikes. I got it for 5699. Then tax. Always add around 1k for tax and registration
@@utmx got ya. I see a dealer in Pennsylvania still has a couple 2023’s right now and I called them earlier but they’re only like 400 bucks cheaper than the 2024. I wonder if they’ll go cheaper if I go in and try to negotiate idk.
Young motorsports in Layton utah. They only had 2 2023s left when I got it though. Had some friends try and get one but seems like all the 23s are gone. Doesn't hurt to call shops and ask though
@@utmx you got a great deal for sure. I just went to my local dealership here in Jacksonville Florida and they want $8000 for the 2024 YZ 250 X and a little over $10,000 out the door. I said no thanks I’ll go find a used one on Facebook marketplace.
Love the yz250x. Although I wouldn’t ever buy one brand new. I have a friend who rides one and put a flywheel weight on his. Turns the bike into a damn good cheap trail bike.
Such an amazing bike! I wouldn't buy new either however I got it on a black friday deal for 5699!! I couldn't pass that! Was cheaper than all the used ones that are years older!
@@utmx Damn that is a good price! Lucky!
@@justinsavs I thought it was a scam at first!!! One of those too good to be true but was true hahaha
I have the same bike. Great bike and so much simpler and reliable than KTM in my opinion.
I love the way it rides! such an amazing bike! I also have a ktm 300xc@@justobservenow3480
24 YZ250X loving it at 60 and if it last as long as my 08 WR205F did it will be the last woods bike I buy....
This bike is hard to beat! Wow it's so fun!!!!!
How does it compare to the WR?
@offroad8055 hopefully the other guy can tune in as well. The 250x is completely different than the wr though. 250x is much more racey and aggressive. Also muuuch lighter! I think the wr is a bit boring for my style. If going 4 stroke I'd take the 250fx over the wr
@@utmx I definitely appreciate the reply. I do not need an aggressive bike so I’ll probably stick with the WR. However it would be fun to try out the 250x sometime.
yeah man! find someone with one and go ride with them@@offroad8055
I picked up a 2013 YZ250 and i rocks!😎👍🏻
Heck yeah! Nothing better than a yz!!!
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No correction, you bought a yz. You rocks too buddy
Nvr got covid but is that really a thing? Seems like you did pretty well bro. Watching reviews and leaning towards that yz250fx for my son! I currently have had the 2018 yz450fx and love the bike! Best bike I’ve had for single track and desert riding
Covid wasn't too bad! Just felt like a bad cold and made me fatigued! It was definitely harder to ride right after it! Man the 250fx is such a good bike! One of my all time favs for sure! So sad I sold mine! Thanks for watching!
The 250X is a really awesome bike and I prefer it over the euro bikes.
I'm loving it! I've had a ktm for 3 years but this bike takes the cake! It definitely rides better! For me if it had an e start it would sell like crazy
@@utmx Owned two KTMs before as well. Waiting for the Fisch Moto e-start youtuber innowayfamous - Jason Hamborg is testing for them. See his video th-cam.com/video/ef-lwkQDrCs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=nn0Km8jHK9DII8in 23:26 minutes in.
I’m SO torn between this and the FX and can’t seem to decide. I love the power of the two stroke and not sure how the FX will be. I need my trail bike to be fun, playful and able to pop off all little hits on the trails. Also, need to comfortable for long weekend rides. Any suggestions?
Ah man that's a hard choice.... I had a 2022 Yz250fx i rode all last year. On smooth flowy single-track its the best bike I've ever ridden! Turns amazing as well! In rough rocky rooty trails it's good but not great. In wide open stuff it's a little boring... but over all it's an amazing bike especially if it's smooth flowy stuff.
I've only ridden my yz250x 2 times cuz it snowed a ton in utah after I got it. It's an amazing bike that seems to be good at everything and isn't as boring as the fx. However the fx is way more planted. Every 2 stroke bounces around more and the 4 strokes are more planted. But I like to be able to chuck the bike wherever I want! Also the 250x is cheaper. It's a hard choice... if you know anyone with either bike go ride it and see how ya like it
@@utmxThanks for the response! I’ve got to see if I can get out on on FX or some other 250 four stroke. I’ve got a 99 KX250 and this new bike would be an addition so that’s another reason I’m thinking FX? Such a hard decision haha. Be safe out there!
@dcouture79 yeah it would be nice to have both 2 stroke and 4 stroke. However the new 2 strokes a much better than the older ones
I had a 2017 YZ250X with a SmartCarb and Scott's stabilizer. STUPID amounts of fun to ride BRAAAAAAAAP 🤘
Awesome! I'm deciding between smart carb and lectron!
@@utmx both do the same job. I decided on the SmartCarb because it utilizes the stock throttle cable and the choke is on the left, which is considered the "normal" position.
@@Sanguine_Addiction thanks for the info ill go with that one too!
Setup:
-APEX head
-Apex jetting chart
-GYTR flywheel
-14/51 gearing
That's a sick set up!!
More 250x content please!!
Will do! Thanks for watching!
@@utmx Awesome!!
I pick mine up on the 27th of this month. I drive to get it, but it was a deal I couldn’t pass on. What exhaust are you running? I’m thinking of 13/52 sprockets, flywheel weight, and hand guards. Sounds like new foot pegs too. Hollister is only a few hours from me. I live near Georgetown and sugar pine/China wall is next mountain over.
Awesome! Yeah man a dealer near me had it on sale for $5699 I couldn't pass up that deal! So far it's all stock. I wanna ride it on some tight mt single track before I mess with anything. I have hand guards and a skid plate but I'm gonna hold off on exhaust and fly wheel for now. I do think I'll get a lectron carb though. I'm in utah and we have such a big altitude difference. 1 day desert the next day 9k ft up on top of a mountain!
@@utmx
Yeah, I gotta drive for it. Out the door 7800.00. Local dealerships wanted 8 plus all the other fees. For a 23. I’ll take a drive. 😂. I’m totally new to 2 stroke. Had many, many, many 4 stroke over the years. I’m getting older (52), so probably be the last bike I buy. That’s at least what I tell the wife. 😂. Hopefully you’re doing better from the Covid. Keep up the good work on the videos. 😁.
@jondoecan yeah 7800 otd is a great deal! Which 4 stroke was your favorite? I've owned a lot of 4 strokes and 2 strokes. I love them both and usually switch every couple years!
@@utmx
Honestly the YZ250FX it was a 19. I liked the electric start, didn’t care for EFI. Sold it in 21. My younger years I rode mostly Honda. I still have my first Yamaha, YZ250F 08. I just got into supermoto, bought 22 DRZ400SM at the beginning of 23. I’m a huge fan of Carburetor(s). I’m hopefully going to keep this yz250x a long time. My wife rides Raptor 350. I glad I didn’t bring a trailer today. She would have brought home a new quad. 😂
@jondoecan that's awesome! I had a 2022 250fx and loved it! Hahaha good choice not bringing the trailer hahah
I’m in Utah as well. I’m 6’3 215lbs. Im gonna be riding some trails like in the video and sand dunes once in a while. Should I get a YZ250X or the YZ450FX?
Hmmm hard choice. My buddie has the 450fx and it's amazing! Depends on your riding style! If you take the 250x to the dunes I'd say it would need a paddle tire for sure unless you don't care about climbing sand mt. The 450fx does great on single track but it's definitely harder to ride on the slow rough terrain like some sections up af canyon however when the trail is smooth the 450fx is so dang fun! 450fx if you like power and speed. 250x if you like a lighter more nimble bike. Both are amazing! I spend more time in tight single track so I choose the 250x
@@utmx okay thanks for the suggestions. I’m aiming towards the YZ250X then. I bought a YZ450F last week but soon realized that I am not enjoying the bike at all. I’m coming from 5 years of street riding and just starting out in the dirt. I think I’d enjoy the 250x a lot more. I can manage the power of the 450 but is unnecessary and I want something better for tighter trails and more technical terrain. Maybe when I get some more experience I can join you later this summer. I’m in Salt Lake City haha.
@cadee1976 yeah man I think the 250x would be great! Also the ktm 300xc is a great option as well. Tons of power but it's smooth! Heck yeah man lemme know
@@cadee1976 if you haven’t made your purchase yet. I would highly recommend buying the YZ 250 FX4 stroke. Tons of low end and mid range. much more manageable than the two-stroke. Ride that for a year or so and then get the two-stroke if you want to. The two-stroke has over 50 hp and hits extremely hard. The 250FX has 37 hp and still is amazing. You will spend more money on repairs with the 250 FX four stroke. The trade-off is you get electric start and a lot more manageable riding ability. Keep the shiny side up. Just my two cents. I would highly recommend not getting anywhere near a 450 Yamaha of any kind. Much heavier and crazy horsepower. If you ride on any tight trails, you will hate it.
What kind of gas mileage do you get on that small stock tank.seems to me like i only get 25 miles on the 1.8 tank
Not sure I don't do super long rides. However my loop I do often is 23 miles and I still have half a tank left after that ride. I'd say in the 40 mile range.
@utmx is this on the 23x with the 1.8 gallon tank.the loop I ride is 10.5 and 2 laps I am about out.i haven't hit reserve yet but looks like I am real close on the 23 yz 250 x.thanks for your replies
There are two red dirt bikes in motocros and Honda end gas gas can be too yellow dirt bikes Suzuki Yamaha that’s the way I like it. That’s the way it should be yellow yellow, reds and yellows
Haha I'm more of a blue green and orange fan lol no yellow and no red
👍👍
Such a fun bike!
Great bikes, especially for the money. Two things, kick start and super tall stand over height. Not great for eastern technical ST.
Yup! If they put e starts on them I think they would sell like hot cakes and.would be so hard to get one! I'll never understand why they don't do it! And yes I'm short sp I don't love the height wither
**laughs in CR500**
Been riding my 500 offroad for ovet 30 years. Kickstart isnt a big deal, and a tall hight can help you from getting your feet smashed.
@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 not a big deal at all. But e start is great hahaha I agree high stance isn't to bad because it keeps you above the rocks
just because you can doesn't mean you should:)@@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443
Hello I’m 5’8” would this bike be too tall for me? Thanks
Nope! It might feel tall at first but the height is needed. Otherwise the pegs hit rocks and dirt and make it hard to ride. I'm barley 5'9" and I ride it just fine! Most of the pro motocross racers are fairly short. Carmichael the greatest of all time was shorter than you and rode full size bikes no problem!
Thanks man appreciate the input
Where are you riding? This area looks awesome
This is called soldiers pass in utah
@@utmx I’m familiar with the area, just never been there. I’m usually a delle or knolls rider
@Frostbyte911 yeah those spots are great to! I love soldiers pass i know it like the back of my hand and it's only like 45 min from my house or less! Try it out this spring!
How do you get it for less than 6k?
I got it from a dealer trying to get rid of their 2023 bikes to get the 2024s. This happens all the time where dealers do huge mark downs to get in the next year's modle bikes. I got it for 5699. Then tax. Always add around 1k for tax and registration
@@utmx got ya. I see a dealer in Pennsylvania still has a couple 2023’s right now and I called them earlier but they’re only like 400 bucks cheaper than the 2024. I wonder if they’ll go cheaper if I go in and try to negotiate idk.
@bronsondempsey7812 hmm yeah 400 ain't much!
Mind sharing where you got the great deal? I'm in the market 😊
Young motorsports in Layton utah. They only had 2 2023s left when I got it though. Had some friends try and get one but seems like all the 23s are gone. Doesn't hurt to call shops and ask though
@@utmx you got a great deal for sure.
I just went to my local dealership here in Jacksonville Florida and they want $8000 for the 2024 YZ 250 X and a little over $10,000 out the door. I said no thanks I’ll go find a used one on Facebook marketplace.
@@NEFloridaDirtRiders yeah man I had to take that deal! Check all your dealers! Their may be left over 23s on sale!!
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