I live in South Africa an have 09 ktm 200 xcw and of all the bikes iv owned i agree the smaller cc 2 smokes just have you smiling all the way. Have to be more active with the gears and clutch but when you have it down its just to much fun. Would love to try the new 150s tho. Great content, Love the vids
Bro everyone gives me the side eye when I tell them I ride a 150 XC-W. Been riding big bore bikes for most of my riding career and im telling you, there is just something special about these things. They rip harder than you think and boy are they fun! Its like riding a mountain bike with an engine! (boyhood fantasy) They are also great learning tools. Nothing will teach you clutch control like a sketchy uphill on a 150. Your left hand becomes your traction control! Great video as always!
@@MidwestMXLife have you riden the 150 tpi bike ? Would like to see how it compares 150 tpi wasn’t bad bud signed off way ti early and lost the top end the older carb model had , be good to see if the tbi revs harder and longer …..
How tall are you and how much do you weight? I’m thinking of getting one. I’m 5,7 and I want to be more comfortable because I can’t touch the ground on my KDX200.
@@lowriderST24 i mean its still a full sized bike. If you aren’t touching on your kdx, you probably aren’t touching on an xc-w either. Im on my tippies on most bikes. My excf is can get one toe down on one foot lol
true that! I own a husqvarna te 150 and a YZ250F both are amazing bikes but man do I have the most fun on my 150! i dont have to work as hard to ride it but it still tears it up no matter where I ride it. these 150s are a swiss army knife
The 150 is an amazing bike, the only thing it ever lacked in was long technical hills, but you get used to using the clutch and shifting, it made me a better rider for sure, never finished a hare scramble without stopping till i bought it. great trainer bike, light, amazing in the tight and technical, mad top end for a small bike!
I was wondering how the 150 would fair for a bigger guy, still bumped I didn't try it out and only stuck to the 4 strokes but looks like a proper fun bike :)
Nice to see! I was in a ktm store in sweden, they recomended this bike, so I must test the bike first and 300 to compare against 150. I have competed in motocross before, then where 250f my favorit bike. I Haven't ridden a bike in 7 years 😅 so I thought I'd start with enduro, since we're out in the country, there are long tracks to drive on 😍
this is why when we think we want a 300, in reality the 250 is more peppy and fun in most cases. and now with the more torque of TBi, the 250 pulls hard down low. but then so does the TBi 150. just cant go wrong with any of them!
we call it a "tough day in Africa" you can't beat the riding, but would love to do a trip to the UK, those rolling hills could be fun, Great review of the bikes BTW.
Looking to get one of these for general trail riding. I can get leftover 24 right now with huge discounts. would you recommend it for that purpose? Does it lug as good as the big bikes do or do you need to ring it out?
That bike looks super fun. Totally different from what I ride for a smile. I have a 2021 pitster pro fse 190 pit bike and you’d be surprised how well it handles slow and fast stuff. Lol little rippers rule. 😂
I’m curious to know your video setup. It’s very good! I have a WR 450 Yammie and a Beta 300RR. You’re going to cost me twelve grand Canadian if I keep watching these 150 videos. Cheers from north eastern Ontario Canada!
Ive been thinking about transitioning from mx to enduro (novice rider) and cant decide whether i would get the 150, 250 or 300. The 250 is the one ive thought the most as I've rode a 250 2 stroke before
if you have any hills or altitude i'd suggest the 250. 300 just feels slightly slow and heavy due to the rotating mass. if you ride tight woods and not much mud, sand or big hills, you may love the 150 the most.
Did .... did you just ride the powerband? i think the 150 is exactly the right size for you. i know i know you just love how the big two stroke feels and thats ok... im just saying :D
i thought the whole point of the TBI/TPI that altitude makes no difference. that the ECU can compensate for it. im surprised the 150 had attitude sickness 🙂
At 2000m the little thing has lost 20% of it's power due to altitude and down the bottom of the rev range there isn't much to start with. The injection can't get that back, only ensure the engine runs cleanly.
Great video fella!!👍 I'm interested to know what is the difference between the ktm the gasgas or the husky in two stroke form as I'm undecided even what cc to go for or what manufacturer to go for or valueformoney??🤷♂️🤔 kind regards Dave...👍
Are we going to see a 150 exc on channel? as I remember you saying about maybe getting 350 for the more open events I think 150 will just as good i my opinion on open stuff
I would be curious how it is lofting the front end on the 150 versus a 250. The 150 probably needs to be at just the right RPM. I guess the 250 would also.😃
Looked like fun, I think I wan't the old previous gen TPI Husqvarna TE150/TE150i I can't even ride yet tbh. However I wondered if it is possible on these new electronic powervalve TBI 2 bikes if it will be possible to remap the bike so the powervale opens sooner?? Did you try both maps? Is the bike a bit stiff? I wan't the older TPI husqvarna because iv'e heard that the suspension and frame(frame matters more, Suspension can be changed) come softer(I'm only about 65ish kg), and the TPI offer more traction. I will get one Once I get some money...
@@MidwestMXLife probably true oh well I'll still love hearing the raw sounds of the bikes and yk not edited haha still sad you couldn't hop on the 250f
I’m 15 about 5’6 I’m on a 85 rn but looking to go to a bigger faster bike do you think a 125 2 stroke is the best route or even like a 250f or 150 2 stroke
Haha yeah beautiful terrain but your not going to find any lions in lesotho, they are all located much further North -Tanzania, Zambia including nice video though
ye people in Africa are thrilled to see you buzzing around their heads, bcs they know when they see English, German and French that it is about good for Africa and not about gold and diamonds digging ...so ye, they are really happy to see you ...
Nice ridiing, I do give you a lot of shit, but it's all in good fun, because I am an mx guy. I like your videos because you talk while you ride, it makes the video fun to watch, in other gopro videos they usually do not talk while they are riding and it is a little less entertaining. As far as that 150, it's great for about an hour, depending on the riding conditions. Then you want to get back on a 250, 300, or 350. The 150 is limited, especially if you run into big sand hills, or big hills at all. And I personally get tired of screaming it out at high rpm's, plus it has so little power you have to make sure you are in the right gear to do some things. They have very little bottom end, it's all mid-range and top-end, so technical slow and hard trails are much harder on a 150. Like I said, they are fun for about an hour, then you want your 300 back.
Awesome! Picking my 150 up tomorrow.
how is it
I weigh 115kg and ride a 2020 150 and can easily keep up with a whole crew of 300's in a hard enduro ride.
😮 nice
That’s pretty good! Seeing as you weigh more than the bike…just.
Yep do it, they are great. Ego stops people from getting them.
I live in South Africa an have 09 ktm 200 xcw and of all the bikes iv owned i agree the smaller cc 2 smokes just have you smiling all the way. Have to be more active with the gears and clutch but when you have it down its just to much fun. Would love to try the new 150s tho. Great content, Love the vids
Bro everyone gives me the side eye when I tell them I ride a 150 XC-W. Been riding big bore bikes for most of my riding career and im telling you, there is just something special about these things. They rip harder than you think and boy are they fun! Its like riding a mountain bike with an engine! (boyhood fantasy) They are also great learning tools. Nothing will teach you clutch control like a sketchy uphill on a 150. Your left hand becomes your traction control! Great video as always!
I’m thinking the exact same. A 150 would tech me so much and I’d have so much fun learning. What a bike
@@MidwestMXLife have you riden the 150 tpi bike ? Would like to see how it compares 150 tpi wasn’t bad bud signed off way ti early and lost the top end the older carb model had , be good to see if the tbi revs harder and longer …..
How tall are you and how much do you weight? I’m thinking of getting one. I’m 5,7 and I want to be more comfortable because I can’t touch the ground on my KDX200.
@@lowriderST24 i mean its still a full sized bike. If you aren’t touching on your kdx, you probably aren’t touching on an xc-w either. Im on my tippies on most bikes. My excf is can get one toe down on one foot lol
true that! I own a husqvarna te 150 and a YZ250F both are amazing bikes but man do I have the most fun on my 150! i dont have to work as hard to ride it but it still tears it up no matter where I ride it. these 150s are a swiss army knife
Great video,
What microphone do you use?
The sound is perfect.
Not much wind noise at all.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
i cant be the only one who noticed the broken fender from the honda on the wall during the bike review 🤣🤣
Amazing ride keep it up 💯
Love your content keep it up bro 🔥🔥🔥
The 150 is an amazing bike, the only thing it ever lacked in was long technical hills, but you get used to using the clutch and shifting, it made me a better rider for sure, never finished a hare scramble without stopping till i bought it. great trainer bike, light, amazing in the tight and technical, mad top end for a small bike!
Its almost as if we all need to spend at least 1 season on a 150
What an amazing place to ride. 150 did look fun and about all the power you need on the tight trails. You are going to have quite the collection soon
really think the 24' 150 is my next Bike. I think the TBI took the 150 up just enough to be a bike to buy.
I was wondering how the 150 would fair for a bigger guy, still bumped I didn't try it out and only stuck to the 4 strokes but looks like a proper fun bike :)
That looked amazing
Nice to see! I was in a ktm store in sweden, they recomended this bike, so I must test the bike first and 300 to compare against 150. I have competed in motocross before, then where 250f my favorit bike. I Haven't ridden a bike in 7 years 😅 so I thought I'd start with enduro, since we're out in the country, there are long tracks to drive on 😍
this is why when we think we want a 300, in reality the 250 is more peppy and fun in most cases. and now with the more torque of TBi, the 250 pulls hard down low. but then so does the TBi 150. just cant go wrong with any of them!
This video is awesome bro 😎 great content nice ride
we call it a "tough day in Africa" you can't beat the riding, but would love to do a trip to the UK, those rolling hills could be fun,
Great review of the bikes BTW.
I got my Honda 150rb 2014 last year it is so fun I love it
Looking to get one of these for general trail riding. I can get leftover 24 right now with huge discounts. would you recommend it for that purpose? Does it lug as good as the big bikes do or do you need to ring it out?
Cleverly done deals on a 450fx and 125x for less than one new KTM in my country, means I'm happy as larry to be on reliable blue.
Already started Already lovin it
That bike looks super fun. Totally different from what I ride for a smile. I have a 2021 pitster pro fse 190 pit bike and you’d be surprised how well it handles slow and fast stuff. Lol little rippers rule. 😂
Man I love your vids
I’m curious to know your video setup. It’s very good! I have a WR 450 Yammie and a Beta 300RR. You’re going to cost me twelve grand Canadian if I keep watching these 150 videos. Cheers from north eastern Ontario Canada!
Ive been thinking about transitioning from mx to enduro (novice rider) and cant decide whether i would get the 150, 250 or 300. The 250 is the one ive thought the most as I've rode a 250 2 stroke before
if you have any hills or altitude i'd suggest the 250. 300 just feels slightly slow and heavy due to the rotating mass. if you ride tight woods and not much mud, sand or big hills, you may love the 150 the most.
Did .... did you just ride the powerband? i think the 150 is exactly the right size for you. i know i know you just love how the big two stroke feels and thats ok... im just saying :D
i thought the whole point of the TBI/TPI that altitude makes no difference. that the ECU can compensate for it. im surprised the 150 had attitude sickness 🙂
At 2000m the little thing has lost 20% of it's power due to altitude and down the bottom of the rev range there isn't much to start with. The injection can't get that back, only ensure the engine runs cleanly.
Great video fella!!👍 I'm interested to know what is the difference between the ktm the gasgas or the husky in two stroke form as I'm undecided even what cc to go for or what manufacturer to go for or valueformoney??🤷♂️🤔 kind regards Dave...👍
How tall are you and how much do you weight?
Are we going to see a 150 exc on channel? as I remember you saying about maybe getting 350 for the more open events I think 150 will just as good i my opinion on open stuff
I would be curious how it is lofting the front end on the 150 versus a 250. The 150 probably needs to be at just the right RPM. I guess the 250 would also.😃
What about the density of air and elevation? I mean isn't bike fuel injected TBI ?
Looked like fun, I think I wan't the old previous gen TPI Husqvarna TE150/TE150i I can't even ride yet tbh. However I wondered if it is possible on these new electronic powervalve TBI 2 bikes if it will be possible to remap the bike so the powervale opens sooner?? Did you try both maps? Is the bike a bit stiff? I wan't the older TPI husqvarna because iv'e heard that the suspension and frame(frame matters more, Suspension can be changed) come softer(I'm only about 65ish kg), and the TPI offer more traction. I will get one Once I get some money...
Will we get a full raw video without cuts where you switch bikes and all also great video love the 150 sound
I may put it all into one video. I’m not sure if everyone would enjoy such a long video though
@@MidwestMXLife probably true oh well I'll still love hearing the raw sounds of the bikes and yk not edited haha still sad you couldn't hop on the 250f
Day 1 of asking for the 4 stroke raw video. Also I wish you rode the 250f :)
I’m 15 about 5’6 I’m on a 85 rn but looking to go to a bigger faster bike do you think a 125 2 stroke is the best route or even like a 250f or 150 2 stroke
Haha yeah beautiful terrain but your not going to find any lions in lesotho, they are all located much further North -Tanzania, Zambia including nice video though
150 were like; not only got power from lower like 125 2stroke, but also got the torque like 150 4stroke
ye people in Africa are thrilled to see you buzzing around their heads, bcs they know when they see English, German and French that it is about good for Africa and not about gold and diamonds digging ...so ye, they are really happy to see you ...
exc 150 tpi or exc-f 350? Ive watched dynos and the 150 has 5 more hp?
way cheaper in the long run to own a 2 stroke. if you ride tight woods and have no huge hills, you love the 150 way more. 350 is so much heavier.
2:25 .. what? i need subtitles for that mate 😅
Nice ridiing, I do give you a lot of shit, but it's all in good fun, because I am an mx guy. I like your videos because you talk while you ride, it makes the video fun to watch, in other gopro videos they usually do not talk while they are riding and it is a little less entertaining.
As far as that 150, it's great for about an hour, depending on the riding conditions. Then you want to get back on a 250, 300, or 350. The 150 is limited, especially if you run into big sand hills, or big hills at all. And I personally get tired of screaming it out at high rpm's, plus it has so little power you have to make sure you are in the right gear to do some things.
They have very little bottom end, it's all mid-range and top-end, so technical slow and hard trails are much harder on a 150. Like I said, they are fun for about an hour, then you want your 300 back.
your gopro all vedio is glitch bro change her mode
bonne video mais tu es particulierement lent et parle beaucoup à la place de rouler
A 125 carburetor is still more powerful...
Peak power is rarely relevant in the woods / trails. Torque through the curve is what matters most.