First Ride on New KX250F

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  • čas přidán 17. 04. 2023
  • First Ride on my new 2021 Kawasaki KX250F. Really enjoy the bike a lot. Good power and great handling. The motor really shines up top. The bike feels stable everywhere but the forks are too stiff. Gonna put a softer spring rate in there and it will be perfect. Using the white aggressive coupler in this vid and power delivery is excellent. The bike is very slim/narrow and seems good for smaller riders. I prefer the width and big feel of my YZ250F more. Hope y'all enjoy the video and thanks for watching!
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    Bike in Video:
    2021 Kawasaki KX250F
    Location:
    Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia
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Komentáře • 188

  • @COWASOGGY
    @COWASOGGY Před dnem

    Bro that thing looks sweet. My next ride for sure. Excellent riding by the way! I love the camera angles 🤘

  • @Samcooper214
    @Samcooper214 Před rokem +26

    The person who filmed those 3rd person shots needs a pay raise

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +8

      I think we can bump up your $0 per hour 😂

    • @Samcooper214
      @Samcooper214 Před rokem +5

      @@DerekHallman sounds good to me

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +5

      @@Samcooper214 we gotta get clips of both of us next time too

  • @ItsTy18
    @ItsTy18 Před rokem +25

    That track is so sick

  • @kkiely66
    @kkiely66 Před rokem +17

    I like the third person jump shots. Rippin as always dude

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +5

      I'll try to get more of those Thanks brotha

  • @dnickens20115
    @dnickens20115 Před rokem +8

    Dude that bike sounds great looks like you're doing good on it..heck yeah !👍😁

  • @Bugzy-ps3kg
    @Bugzy-ps3kg Před rokem +16

    what.
    a.
    sexy.
    bike.
    Also congrats on the recovery from you're ribs, glad to see that ur okay and doing well.
    You're a big inspiration of mine and half the reason I started riding.
    Thanks for uploading today, I know it isnt easy doing a full day of motor cross,
    that shit aint easy.
    Take it easy when ur ridin' out there. I don't want another hospital vid.

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the kind words man I appreciate it a lot!

    • @Bugzy-ps3kg
      @Bugzy-ps3kg Před rokem

      @@DerekHallman Yeah, all good, I like to make ytbers feel good about what they do. I, myself, ride a Rm85 2 stroke (small wheel), that thing RIPPS!!! Looks like you enjoyed the ride on the kx man. Keep up the good work, you're going places.

    • @HemlockHellRaiser
      @HemlockHellRaiser Před 11 dny

      @@DerekHallmanare those renthal bars stock

  • @NotAllAloneAgain
    @NotAllAloneAgain Před rokem +4

    your my inspiration to do motocross! I got the idea from you. and i wanna thank you for that. thank you so much! and keep up the good content!

  • @joshnewman1265
    @joshnewman1265 Před rokem +5

    Im a 2 stroke guy but ive been pondering getting a second bike and I love these kxs man

  • @josefschool7162
    @josefschool7162 Před rokem +1

    thanks for the content I always love it, I can't wait for your next video, but here's an idea, free ride on mountain tops

  • @user-tb9ip1sf3q
    @user-tb9ip1sf3q Před rokem

    Great video man! Love the bike and content keep it up!

  • @maddexmckey1093
    @maddexmckey1093 Před rokem

    Awesome video love watching you ride

  • @crochead7756
    @crochead7756 Před rokem +11

    That’s so sick, those 2021 KX250’s look so nice all green with the large KX sticker, I’ve got a 2013 KX250f and I love it so much, I wonder how much of a difference there is between them🤔. Great videos as always man, love watching❤

    • @dnickens20115
      @dnickens20115 Před rokem +1

      I was wondering about the differences also I've got a KX 250F 17 model and it rips I just love it.

    • @crochead7756
      @crochead7756 Před rokem +2

      @@dnickens20115 that’s sick, I’d love to be able to just get like 3 different KX250f’s with like 5 years between them and just ride them back to back, like say a 2013, 2018 and a 2023 or something, just to see how much difference there is and how noticeable it is

  • @Randy_Cox
    @Randy_Cox Před rokem +7

    Great bike. I have a 22 X model and it just rewards you the harder you push. I am not a good enough rider to keep it up on the 14,000 rpm end, but if you can keep it wound up she sings a song!!

  • @landancaldwell
    @landancaldwell Před rokem +3

    Lovin the vids bro🤙

  • @JamesM-T
    @JamesM-T Před rokem

    please upload more, i get bored whenever there are no more vids to watch❤

  • @cooperdunne9508
    @cooperdunne9508 Před rokem

    Love the new camera work

  • @nick_moto_5500
    @nick_moto_5500 Před rokem +3

    Man I don’t know how you do the things you do with such stezz hope your having a great 2023 so far

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +2

      2023 is great so far man hope yours is too!

    • @nick_moto_5500
      @nick_moto_5500 Před rokem +1

      @@DerekHallman yes sir I just cleared the biggest jump I’ve ever done about 40 to 50 feet

  • @Auden115
    @Auden115 Před rokem +1

    i’ve noticed you’ve been getting faster over the years but man you can really tell in this video

  • @LinuxShortsidk
    @LinuxShortsidk Před rokem +1

    I remember when you were scared to hit jumps. Now theres nothing, good job

  • @mavry3094
    @mavry3094 Před rokem

    Love your videos❤🔥

  • @Austin_335
    @Austin_335 Před rokem +1

    I love that track

  • @BrickyBalboa
    @BrickyBalboa Před rokem

    What’s you thoughts on the 250vs350, I’m looking a getting a Ktm350 in the coming year once I’ve built a new shed for it. Great video as always👌🏻

  • @crazypolite
    @crazypolite Před 9 měsíci

    That's a nice looking track.. looks smooth

  • @felipeordonez7290
    @felipeordonez7290 Před rokem

    i love your videos

  • @scottymcg559
    @scottymcg559 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for the awesome review. I was trying to decide between a KX 250f and a YZ 250f the KX being $1000 cheaper and you just helped me make a decision and from what I understand the 2023 KX motor is even a little stronger through out.👍🏻

    • @LegalViewBot
      @LegalViewBot Před rokem +5

      I have a 23 KX250 and absolutely love it. 100% recommend!

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +6

      The KX250f motor is great, power felt good everywhere. It has more top end than the YZ250f, but the YZ has way more midrange grunt. I prefer the wide feeling of my YZ but this narrow KX feels light and easy to move around. Either bike you will be happy with :)

    • @riskyavb9919
      @riskyavb9919 Před rokem

      I have a 23 Kx 250 great top end bottom end is little weak. Was told from watching the reviews on CZcams to switch to a 51 tooth sprocket to help bottom end out. I ordered one just need to put it on see if it helps.

    • @LegalViewBot
      @LegalViewBot Před rokem +1

      @@riskyavb9919 Did you put the aggressive map on? That's definitely helps and makes the bottom more exciting

    • @riskyavb9919
      @riskyavb9919 Před rokem +2

      Yea I did, was a little better, I ended up trading it in for a 23 450! And love it 450 Has so much torque just a super fun bike to ride power on tap.

  • @LegalViewBot
    @LegalViewBot Před rokem

    The green machine!

  • @lamarkx2259
    @lamarkx2259 Před rokem

    Welcome to the club. Nice kx250f

  • @harrysundy
    @harrysundy Před rokem

    Kawasaki on top

  • @ShiftGearsMoto
    @ShiftGearsMoto Před rokem +15

    Such a sick shot at 1:26. You looked comfortable right away on it. Do you think more top end than the YZ250F?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +10

      The KX has more top end power than YZ absolutely but I rode the YZ250F this weekend and the YZ midrange blows away the KX.

    • @mason3851
      @mason3851 Před rokem +1

      I have a 22 yz250f and I’ve ridden my friends kx250 and the internal gearing on the yz feels sooo much shorter than the kx and I think that’s why it doesn’t have that much top end. Like coming in a corner on the kx I’d be in first and the yz I’d be almost redlining 2nd

  • @_WatsoBrii94_
    @_WatsoBrii94_ Před rokem

    If you ever get the chance def would love to see ya rip one of these three
    Rm250 (because I ride one lol)
    Any of the newer 300smokers whether Sx or tx 👌🏾👌🏾 dope vlog tho bruh

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +2

      I'd love to get my hands on any of those bikes haha! What year is your RM?

  • @LordVaderStudios
    @LordVaderStudios Před rokem

    Hot diggity dog that thing sounds fire!

  • @LaZeR1.
    @LaZeR1. Před rokem

    Kawi power 💪

  • @Michael-yu7vm
    @Michael-yu7vm Před 4 měsíci

    This is my dream bike

  • @freetaylor72
    @freetaylor72 Před rokem +2

    Dude I love the kawasaki 250, I want one so bad! Gotta sell something first, but I do see one in the near future

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem

      They are really good bikes! Have you rode one of these new gen KX250s?

    • @freetaylor72
      @freetaylor72 Před rokem

      @@DerekHallman actually no I haven't, last year I was waiting for the 23 kx 250x to hit the bike shop, I waited like 5 months, and when they actually got one in I went to buy it but the dam thing was so tall I couldn't touch the ground, even tippy toed! Pissed me off cause I really wanted the bike. I thought that I'd be riding trails and single track and that the seat hight would be to much to overcome so I selltled on a 23 beta 200rr. Seat hight is like 36.5" on the beta, I still wish that I would've got the kawasaki.... I spent more money on the beta, and though I like the beta, but the kx 250x is what I wanted. I'll progress this year on my riding and sell my 2001 ktm 200 and pull the trigger on the green!

  • @bussin8720
    @bussin8720 Před rokem

    beautiful

  • @Albertalorian
    @Albertalorian Před 10 měsíci

    With the forks, did you happen to back off the compression, and see if that helped a bit?

  • @CiaosRC
    @CiaosRC Před rokem

    We all want a Derrick hallman bike collection vid

  • @r28959
    @r28959 Před rokem

    Nice video do you prefer the kx250 over the yz250f? am looking to buy a 250 which do you think is the best right now

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +3

      I definitely prefer the YZ250F for myself. They are both excellent bikes and I'd say you'll be happy with either, but they feel VERY different. The YZ feels wide and has lots of midrange grunt but not a lot of power up top. The KX feels super narrow and pulls way hard up top but cant hang with the YZ in midrange. Suspension is better stock on the YZ no doubt. KX feels light and playful. I love the sound of the YZ.

  • @that85crackaa
    @that85crackaa Před rokem

    avesome

  • @tonyisvirtual3182
    @tonyisvirtual3182 Před rokem

    Cool bike! I might one day soon get a KX 250f. I am just about 14 years old, and I'm around 5,9. Would I be better off with a YZ or KX because I don't want to much power, and a good suspension. Also how long do these 4 stroke engines last if the oil is changed regularly?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      You would be fine picking any 250f that's in good condition. 4 stroke engines can last up to 200 hours depending on how hard you ride them and how well you maintain them

  • @TraceTx3
    @TraceTx3 Před rokem

    I love my KX250

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem

      Seriously great bike 👍🏻

    • @TraceTx3
      @TraceTx3 Před rokem

      @@DerekHallman if you’re ever near Memphis/north ms area hmu to ride 🤙🏼

  • @nate.8043
    @nate.8043 Před rokem

    Good ol roberts

  • @l-xll-zombie-llx1112
    @l-xll-zombie-llx1112 Před rokem

    Just got myself a SXF-350 if you ever get a chance you might just love it

  • @yonis6031
    @yonis6031 Před rokem

    Where do u ride? And keep the good work up

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      this is robert's track and trails in Virginia. Thank you!

  • @mavry3094
    @mavry3094 Před rokem

    what do you like more,Yamaha yz250 or KX250F?

  • @n0ahmurphy
    @n0ahmurphy Před rokem

    I’m looking for a new bike, you have a ktm, Yamaha, and kawisaki…..which one is the most Comfy for you or which one do you feel checks all the boxes when it comes to turns, torque, etc.

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +1

      YZ250F is my favorite out of them. I like the wide feel of it. Somehow it feels like my legs naturally are always squeezing it rather than having to focus on it. Thin bikes like the KX or KTM I'm constantly reminding myself to squeeze with the legs but the YZ just feels like part of my body if that makes sense. YZ has the most midrange power, which is where I mostly ride so I prefer that, but the KX has more pulling power up top. My KTM might corner the best but I didn't like the suspension until I had it revalved. YZ has best suspension, KX suspension would be great with a different spring rate. I like how the YZ feels in ruts. Both KTM and KX feel light and easy to move around.

  • @jamesfowler7513
    @jamesfowler7513 Před rokem

    so i was wondering how tall you are because I'm wanting a new bike and idk what to get bc my 125 is a pitter now its a 4 stroke so idk

  • @sandman6971
    @sandman6971 Před rokem

    Top dog

  • @quadcityracing
    @quadcityracing Před rokem

    Do the same ride on the 2023!

  • @Enzo-di1dz
    @Enzo-di1dz Před rokem

    Already off the blue bike I see. Do you like the yz more or the kx more

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem

      Nah I still have my YZ250F. Definitely like my YZ more after riding it again this weekend.

    • @Enzo-di1dz
      @Enzo-di1dz Před rokem

      @@DerekHallman ok ok. ive been on yamaha my whole life. my dad always told me that kawi and suzuki are brands i wanna stay away from. Only because there very unreiliable.

  • @SCP-Foundation-1B
    @SCP-Foundation-1B Před rokem +4

    Do your ribs still hurt?

  • @Th3IndianCannon
    @Th3IndianCannon Před rokem

    Just fractured my collarbone on one of these bad boys, only been riding for 2 months all time and I tried a jump I had no business being on!

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      dang sorry to hear that man! I hope you're healed up by now

  • @A.shetler72
    @A.shetler72 Před rokem

    I’m deciding if I should get a kx250f or a yz125 both brand new for my next bike I’m on a klx230R rn

    • @davidmoore_723
      @davidmoore_723 Před rokem

      I jumped from 230R to KX250. KLX is really fun but the KX is WAY more fun and kinda intimidating depending on your skills

  • @chasecordin4904
    @chasecordin4904 Před rokem

    Do you have a microphone in your helmet? If not how do you reduce wind noise?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      yeah I have a mic in my helmet. The mic as a "dead cat" wind cover on it.

  • @Tipfiveshorts
    @Tipfiveshorts Před rokem

    We’re you riding nz or a different c Country

  • @bostonwebb4427
    @bostonwebb4427 Před rokem

    Does know one like rmz’s? I think they’re sick and look so good. The kx is nasty tho 👍

  • @haydenmazur1164
    @haydenmazur1164 Před rokem

    How many bikes do u own now

  • @freeriiiiide
    @freeriiiiide Před rokem +3

    Problem with testing dirtbikes is, dirtbikes are fun so whichever one you're on currently is the best 😂

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +2

      Dude you're so right and every dirt bike is fun in its own way !! Was there ever a bike you rode that you just hated though??

    • @logandalton1430
      @logandalton1430 Před rokem

      A 2010 kx450 it feels really weird but I’m saying that after getting off my crf450r but I feel like the overall quality of Kawasaki wasn’t there then fr but I’m ngl I really like the look of the newer ones especially the one axell hodges rides

    • @freeriiiiide
      @freeriiiiide Před rokem +1

      @@DerekHallman actually now that I think about it, a newer crf250L. It's like 350 pounds and good at nothing lmao

  • @jcsquared1111
    @jcsquared1111 Před rokem

    5 foot 7 vet rider, currently ride 2021 beta 250rr, ready to get my first 4 stroke. Debating which to get was leaning Husq dude to its shorter seat height, but the kawi is thin huh?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +1

      Are you keeping the beta250 or replacing it? Do you ride trails or moto or both? Do you like how your current beta feels? This new kawi I got its very thin. It feels light and easy to move around for sure.

    • @jcsquared1111
      @jcsquared1111 Před rokem

      @@DerekHallman I like my beta a lot, ever since I put in the JD jetting kit, and the FMF Phatty and silencer it rips. Think I am keeping it, as its fully plated and there is no better feeling that whaling past a cop on a street legal 2 smoker!! Now for riding Long Island is the worst so currently 1 legal spot to ride its like a very simple loop. But praying this 14 acre MX track is opening this summer, Or hopefully I can move some place cheaper and with much better riding hahah love your vids man thanks for the spark.

  • @bth456
    @bth456 Před rokem

    Nice bike glad to hear ur doing good but we talked over telegram and I still didn’t get that hard tail mountain bike and camera 😢

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem

      What are you talking about?

    • @bth456
      @bth456 Před rokem

      Telegram our conversation

    • @bth456
      @bth456 Před rokem

      Me you on telegram I gave you 3 facts about your channel

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem

      @@bth456 that's not me your talking to I don't even know what Telegram is.

    • @bth456
      @bth456 Před rokem

      What

  • @RVENZ
    @RVENZ Před rokem

    What gear you hitting the two water jumps??

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem

      All the jumps here can be done in 3rd no prob

  • @maysxn
    @maysxn Před rokem

    are you switching from your main bike being a KTM?

  • @SketchyXC
    @SketchyXC Před rokem

    I wonder how much softer the "X" versions forks are

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +2

      even overjumping doubles I had 2.5 inches of fork travel unused and I weigh like 175 without gear. I wonder if the X version have softer spring rates or just different valving 🤔

    • @SketchyXC
      @SketchyXC Před rokem

      @@DerekHallman if your Yamaha forks fit on the kawi that would be an interesting vid

    • @davidmoore_723
      @davidmoore_723 Před rokem +1

      Not much. On the '23 models the X front springs are .47 and the moto is .49, there ain't much difference in the bikes besides kickstand and rear wheel size.

  • @leisacousions6643
    @leisacousions6643 Před rokem

    I swear he has another one that he used to do videos on

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +1

      Yeah I used to have a 2020 KX250F a few years ago.

  • @imboredXD997
    @imboredXD997 Před rokem

    Remember the broken ribs vid😮 i was suprised it was 3 ribs😢

  • @OnlyCarnage
    @OnlyCarnage Před rokem

    👍👍👍💪

  • @Cookie-jc7sr
    @Cookie-jc7sr Před rokem

    how much is that bike?

  • @dezmx2897
    @dezmx2897 Před rokem

    How much did you pay for it? and did you get it used?

  • @Eightpointoutdoors2023

    Where did you film this at?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

  • @fury1212
    @fury1212 Před rokem

    I want to try that rack so badly with my dad

  • @juliandebenedetti4330
    @juliandebenedetti4330 Před 6 měsíci

    the escape is stock?

  • @davidray4128
    @davidray4128 Před rokem

    Better than the KTM 150?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem +2

      They are different. The 150 takes a lot of work to ride it well and fast. The 250f feels way easier to go faster on.

  • @TrickRacing
    @TrickRacing Před rokem

    Yz250f=king

  • @The.FROST570
    @The.FROST570 Před rokem

    Where do you guys ride at?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

  • @fury1212
    @fury1212 Před rokem

    Can I ask where is this track

    • @leisacousions6643
      @leisacousions6643 Před rokem

      It sais it in the description: Roberts track and trails in Virginia

  • @MMKnight_1
    @MMKnight_1 Před rokem

    Didn't you have a kx250f a while ago?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před rokem

      Yeah I had a 2020 kx250f back in 2019-2020. This 2021 model I just got is a totally different bike it's really good 👍🏻

  • @GageMcMaster15
    @GageMcMaster15 Před rokem

    We’re is this track at?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

  • @racestripe8832
    @racestripe8832 Před rokem

    Where is this track?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

  • @codyschakelaar5386
    @codyschakelaar5386 Před rokem

    Where is the ktm 150 gone?

  • @MadHasher710
    @MadHasher710 Před rokem

    what is the name of this track

  • @Mxmotocross228
    @Mxmotocross228 Před rokem

    Where do you ride at??

    • @ItsTy18
      @ItsTy18 Před rokem +2

      It is in the description

    • @ItsTy18
      @ItsTy18 Před rokem +1

      It’s roberts tracks and trails in Virginia

  • @Mxmotocross228
    @Mxmotocross228 Před rokem +2

    Hello

  • @joeyponomarev9883
    @joeyponomarev9883 Před 4 měsíci

    Track location??

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před 4 měsíci

      Robert's Track and Trails in Virginia

  • @tylerconner6068
    @tylerconner6068 Před 9 měsíci

    KX250 or the 250R

  • @musicalmutiny
    @musicalmutiny Před rokem +5

    Looks like a smooth ride, can't wait to try out the new KX250F myself!

  • @Dirtbikecentral-vi3nw

    You just bought a new 250

  • @Astrogamezz
    @Astrogamezz Před rokem

    Noooo keep the KTM 2 stroke!! Please

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem

      still ripping the ktm 2 stroke no worries!

  • @Marvelousgamer58
    @Marvelousgamer58 Před rokem

    Traack?

    • @DerekHallman
      @DerekHallman  Před měsícem +1

      this is robert's track and trails in Virginia

  • @kirill_pireev
    @kirill_pireev Před rokem +2

    🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

  • @wheeliegames
    @wheeliegames Před 18 dny

    Check Wheelie King 6, its free mobile game! best one if you want to play kawasaki kx

  • @DonnyBerger
    @DonnyBerger Před rokem

    Its a Kawi, it will break down soon enough!

  • @wolfrathole254
    @wolfrathole254 Před rokem

    Should of got the 450 way faster