Riding Shane Watts' Yamaha TT-R230 and my 2020 KTM 300 XC TPI

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    Today I’m riding with Shane Watts. Since we are just morons and he doesn’t need his KTM 150SX to keep up with us, he’s brought his TT-R230 again. Shane is a past world Champ, mostly on 125cc bikes back in the 90s. I’ve ridden with Shane a number of times and he is incredible. Such an accomplished rider. This is the first time that I’ve ridden his Yamaha. I nearly killed myself on it, although I keep it together pretty well in the video.
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Komentáře • 90

  • @HustonActionTV
    @HustonActionTV Před 5 lety +34

    Had to ride a 230 for about 3 years because its all I could afford at the time. Still sent it as big as all the guys on brand new ktms. Have a yz 250 now and I’m 100% faster BUT; on a bike like that it’s all just about riding your bike. Suspension tuning and tire compounds mean nothing if your just trying to have fun on your bike. Just my two cents 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @MrJasonfromcanada
    @MrJasonfromcanada Před 5 lety +33

    The 230 was my first bike that got me into single track . They’re little mountain goats. 😃

    • @ragoff
      @ragoff Před 2 lety +3

      Funny, I have one and put a sticker of Mountain Goat on the front number plate

    • @MrJasonfromcanada
      @MrJasonfromcanada Před 2 lety +1

      @@ragoff they’re great little bikes!

    • @lukesangrey1951
      @lukesangrey1951 Před rokem

      they awesome

  • @mxgryan
    @mxgryan Před 5 lety +29

    For the price, a lot of fun can be had on those machines!

    • @last-life
      @last-life Před měsícem +1

      Yea ive just started riding. I started on my daughters CRF110F. Then moved onto my boys CRF125FB - man that is amazing fun for super technical trails. I'm taller and its tiny on me but gives huge confidence

  • @fuzzysmtb3039
    @fuzzysmtb3039 Před 5 lety +6

    Shane Watts could ride a PW 50 faster than most pros now on the GNCC circuit. I watched him run a different KTM at each GNCC back in the day. And he won each time. He’s a legend.

  • @JaredVal13
    @JaredVal13 Před 3 lety +4

    TTR230 is the best bang for your buck

  • @cadwarrior
    @cadwarrior Před 3 lety +4

    Those 230's are great bulletproof bikes. I have a 2021 klx 230r

  • @JoeButler02
    @JoeButler02 Před 5 lety +8

    As a very new rider with a new ttr230, I was super excited to see this! I was hoping to see a little more of it and what it can do though. I hope to see it on the channel again!!

    • @seanwahl1000
      @seanwahl1000 Před 5 lety +2

      There's a guy on youtube that used to race one and he was pretty fast. I don't remember his name but I'm sure if you type in TTR230 race you could find it.

    • @keshmo12
      @keshmo12 Před 5 lety +4

      Yeah they're awesome trail bikes. First gear is so low it's great. You can go up hills without throttle! The worst part of mine was the suspension and they're a little bit heavy but they're short so they don't feel heavy.

  • @f270
    @f270 Před 5 lety +5

    This video is a great reminder that you don't have to own the newest best bike to go fast or have fun.

  • @ZSharkPH
    @ZSharkPH Před 5 lety +12

    There is a guy who rides in Las Vegas on a TTR230.. Quite amazing what a capable rider can do on one.

  • @scottfast03
    @scottfast03 Před 5 lety +33

    Poor Kevin. “You want to try this TTR you gotta try this baby”. In other words, “get me off this thing ASAP!” 😂😂

    • @cc3775
      @cc3775 Před 5 lety +5

      Scott Fast I said the same thing to myself

    • @starkeyboys9583
      @starkeyboys9583 Před 5 lety +3

      I was thinking the same thing when he said it lol

    • @stevencarmen8165
      @stevencarmen8165 Před 5 lety +3

      Hurry up and get me off this poor mans bike

    • @kevinegbert1251
      @kevinegbert1251 Před 5 lety +4

      I can comfortably say that’s one of the worst bikes I’ve ridden... yet Shane still whips up on me when he rides it 😂

  • @RobertKehl
    @RobertKehl Před 5 lety +3

    Yeah Shane was known for riding under powered bikes and beating the competition. I’m surprised he even would ride with you guys. :).
    My son and I took his two day school in California. My son was one of the fastest in the group and I was one of the slowest. When it was time to give out the certificate of completion Shane walked over to our trailer and told my son he was a good rider and handed him his cert. He looked over at me with disappointment but reluctantly handed me my certificate lol. I would recommend anyone to take his two day class. He beat you up with two 8 hour days of awesome fundamental training.

  • @hellboundracing9420
    @hellboundracing9420 Před 5 lety +13

    Toattly agree my woods bike of choice is my 1995 DR350S was just out riding in Colorado smoking people with brand new ktms and Huskies,they tell me every year “i need a newer bike” I just laugh and tell them it ain’t the bike it’s the rider !

    • @redtobertshateshandles
      @redtobertshateshandles Před 4 lety

      A 350 is a damn good bike. More grunt than a 250 less weight than a bigger bike.

  • @dwightlundberg2009
    @dwightlundberg2009 Před 5 lety +8

    After buying an older TTR230 for my daughter, a friend commented that I went nearly as fast on it as my KTM 250XCW and 300 XC. This led me to backing off the power valve springs on both of the KTM's to the green springs. Now I am quicker on the KTM's. My skill level rewards momentum over acceleration.

    • @D_J_G88
      @D_J_G88 Před 5 lety +1

      Spoken like a true enduro rider! 💯 It's I'll in the momentum. Smooth is fast.

  • @user93634
    @user93634 Před 5 lety +4

    Glad to see Shane out in the state's again. I still remember when I was just a little kid back in 07, my friend's and I we're at a local Mid East Harescramble and we we're freaking out when he parked right next to all of us lol. He was always the nicest guy in the pits at the GNCC's.

  • @lukesangrey1951
    @lukesangrey1951 Před rokem +2

    I love TT-R230s they are great bikes!!

  • @JasonTate86
    @JasonTate86 Před 5 lety +4

    My uncle had a ttr 230, and even though it was no speed demon it was an awesome trail bike.

  • @gmiller831
    @gmiller831 Před 5 lety +5

    I like my ttr230, its definitely a low gear woods or desert cruiser.

  • @colebernhardt8722
    @colebernhardt8722 Před 5 lety +10

    You should do a review on the 2019 crf250f

  • @robvanduren761
    @robvanduren761 Před 5 lety +2

    OMG remember when Shane cleaned up the yanks on a KTM 125 on a sand track hare scramble. Classic

    • @chipper442
      @chipper442 Před 5 lety

      Remember when he switched between the various KTM models throughout the season, and still kicked everyone's asses?
      #LEGEND

  • @markmtbrider
    @markmtbrider Před 5 lety +16

    Lol rear brake? Shane doesn't need no stinking rear brakes or much front for that matter. That thing has so much compression braking.....lol imagine how fast he would go on the crf 250x.

  • @sleeka91
    @sleeka91 Před 5 lety +8

    Sounds like a 4stroke genorater or lawnmower

  • @team2sick850
    @team2sick850 Před 5 lety

    I must say brother you have came so far and honestly I really are becoming a awesome rider and learning bikes to a new level. Proud of you brother. Keep it rolling

  • @yessir863
    @yessir863 Před 5 lety +3

    Good riders are fast on anything

  • @chadivester2242
    @chadivester2242 Před 4 lety +4

    Oh nooo the big boy doesn’t have his 12,000$ bike

  • @Dirtkid98505
    @Dirtkid98505 Před měsícem

    TTR with suspension upgrade is just a tractor. You won't go fast or even sometimes stop fast but there have been no hills my TTR couldn't pull or lug through. Low maintainence and sips fuel. Last 30 mile ride it used .3 gallons lol my KDX used 1.2 gallons for the same loop.

  • @chumbaenduro3556
    @chumbaenduro3556 Před 4 lety +1

    I am lucky to have both bikes, I continue using both, last week I decided to use ttr for a hard enduro, I uploaded video on my channel, beautiful bike!!! Cheers

  • @JK-ew1cz
    @JK-ew1cz Před 5 lety

    Shane is fast, rode with him in Kansas years ago. Before his accident.

  • @ChasinTrails
    @ChasinTrails Před 5 lety +20

    Lol excuses. If this guy isnt proof you can have the best of everything and it wont make you better. I think you should ride that ttr all beat down for a month. Youd be surprised what it will teach you.

    • @andrew8440
      @andrew8440 Před 4 lety

      For sure you don’t need a better bike but ride what you enjoy. Had a ttr230 for years but it’s not even a full sized bike, have much more fun on a full size 250 and that’s what it’s all about

  • @ekhardtkuhn4040
    @ekhardtkuhn4040 Před 5 lety +3

    Nice video👍.I like the 230

  • @LH-zv2zq
    @LH-zv2zq Před rokem

    I have the Yamaha TT-R230 and agree the back break is hard to find while riding. Yeah, it's low.

  • @nickchristofora3417
    @nickchristofora3417 Před 5 lety +2

    Came off a 230 and am now on a 200xcw. Great bike to learn on, after 15 hours I needed more. I noticed instantly how much quicker I was on the 200

    • @chadsummers7981
      @chadsummers7981 Před 2 lety

      I am currently doing the exact same thing
      2009 ttr230 to 2004 200xc
      It’s in the shop right now
      It’s like Christmas Eve as a kid

  • @mcsbikelife3829
    @mcsbikelife3829 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Kyle I’m up in Michigan at gingerman raceway practicing superbikes and at riders meeting I look up and dude in front of me has a dB channel sweat shirt on!!!!! Band of followers!!!

  • @mikecooper7784
    @mikecooper7784 Před rokem

    Just ride the 230 wide open. It only has severe fork flex and it bottoms out on everything until the spokes explode. It was only meant to putt around on. What do you need brakes for? In the old days the brakes just failed a few minutes into the first ride.

  • @ragoff
    @ragoff Před 2 lety

    Pre 4:40, voice is quivering, cant find the words to say, stuttering...Post 4:40, voice is confident, smooth delivery in what wants to be said. I think that sums up the difference in the 2 bikes.

  • @aeror115
    @aeror115 Před 5 lety +1

    Great adventure
    Thanks for sharing🙌

  • @grecoconduris6716
    @grecoconduris6716 Před 5 lety

    Huh, my Osteo mention Shane the other day, apparently grew up with him.

  • @johndouglass800
    @johndouglass800 Před 5 lety

    hey I know that trail in AF canyon! I love that one! fun loops up there. I swear I get more glares on that one from hikers than any other singletrack

  • @RacerRed
    @RacerRed Před 5 lety +1

    Its good to ride with faster riders!

  • @bikermike
    @bikermike Před 5 lety +1

    125 psi does work well for xc on these bikes!

  • @omarfromthewire603
    @omarfromthewire603 Před rokem

    Sick !!!

  • @mikealba1814
    @mikealba1814 Před 4 lety

    Wow what a different pace between the two! I love my ttr but on long hard rides itll make you limp for a week ..great play bike tho.

  • @bigsky36
    @bigsky36 Před 5 lety +1

    Where are you riding in this video?

  • @starkeyboys9583
    @starkeyboys9583 Před 5 lety +1

    It would be cool if or when you guys stop and talk to leave that in the video?? There r always Conversations or techniques talked about in those little huddles I would like to hear

    • @kevinegbert1251
      @kevinegbert1251 Před 5 lety +1

      Starkey Boys you didn’t miss too much. I complained to Shane that his bike had no back brake and had to pump the front brake to get it to work and he complained that my 250 TPI handlebars were too wide and that my shift lever didn’t stick out far enough. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @DirtBikeChannel
      @DirtBikeChannel  Před 5 lety +2

      There were some things said that were not family approved... so it got cut out :)

    • @starkeyboys9583
      @starkeyboys9583 Před 5 lety

      Dirt Bike Channel I understand but if u can on other rides that would be cool 😎 👍

  • @andrewschmitt5792
    @andrewschmitt5792 Před rokem

    I had a ttr230 and it was ok. For me it felt heavy and underpowered but felt like a tractor on the trails. Suspension was too soft and the bike just kind of wallowed into the rough stuff. A Honda crf230 or 250f is a better bike imo. I just got a Gasgas 300 and love it. But I also want another reliable play bike to have and that would be a crf250f or an old xr250r or xr400r
    The 300 it's amazing on trails but there's nothing like air cooled engine for reliability

  • @jamesdoyle4203
    @jamesdoyle4203 Před 5 lety

    Loved the video what bike could u recommend I’m trying to get into mx thanks

  • @jessicawoods907
    @jessicawoods907 Před 3 lety

    Me n my friend has been looking for some one to ride with pa ttr230 ,k85

  • @wayward03
    @wayward03 Před 5 lety +1

    It looks a lot like South Idaho.

  • @TAULBEE
    @TAULBEE Před 4 lety

    you need to do some gopro setting changes

  • @juanresto5946
    @juanresto5946 Před 5 lety

    I will get u through most things

  • @takcleberry
    @takcleberry Před 5 lety +1

    Best (beginner) street legal dirt bike? I live in Cali so you know how that goes lol
    Edit: that can also be used off the streets & on trails as well

    • @thenickster7575
      @thenickster7575 Před 5 lety +1

      Yamaha XT250. I have one and its it awesome. I bought it brand new in 2016 and it now has 21000+ miles and counting. Throw on some MT21 tires and you can go anywhere . Low seat hight, Low maint. cost, Low price, Easy to Ride, and A TON OF FUN. Especially for a new rider.

    • @markcollins5026
      @markcollins5026 Před 5 lety +1

      I had a xt225 fun ass bike !

  • @Rieju-Sherco
    @Rieju-Sherco Před 5 lety

    Slow and Steady

  • @Saa45MIV
    @Saa45MIV Před 5 lety

    Last year I got beat by a kid on a 1992 WR 200... imagine what he could do on a modern bike

  • @alvarocerritos
    @alvarocerritos Před 5 lety

    One more thing; I think you should try out the all new YZ125x and let us know what you think

    • @tuomaskeskitalo4631
      @tuomaskeskitalo4631 Před 5 lety

      Its not all new at all

    • @alvarocerritos
      @alvarocerritos Před 5 lety

      @@tuomaskeskitalo4631 what do you mean?

    • @tuomaskeskitalo4631
      @tuomaskeskitalo4631 Před 5 lety

      @@alvarocerritos it has lower gearing 18 rear wheel new stickkers and kickstand everything else is same as 2006 year model.

    • @alvarocerritos
      @alvarocerritos Před 5 lety

      @@tuomaskeskitalo4631 but for over a decade we've been stuck with just one version of the Yamaha 125cc 2-stroke dirt bike, that being the yz125

  • @koiireland
    @koiireland Před 5 lety +2

    It's not the arrow it's the Indian.. My new saying😂

  • @alvarocerritos
    @alvarocerritos Před 5 lety

    Two questions;
    What do you think about the motor on the TTR?
    What state do you live in?

    • @chadsummers7981
      @chadsummers7981 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m not Kyle but I can answer even 2 years later idc, he’s in Colorado, the Rockies, the motor on the ttr is a sout sohc 2v that produces 17 hp from the factory which is quite weak for advanced riders, if your a beginner or a small framed individual this is a good bike for you, plus with rejetting and exhaust you can get these things up to 25hp and they really do rip, great low maintenance reliable, strong bike

  • @danjelbristow578
    @danjelbristow578 Před 5 lety +1

    Here is proof of all the gear no idea

  • @jaredbauer3058
    @jaredbauer3058 Před 3 lety

    Interesting isn't it that people "in the know" and with tons of experience riding and winning- choose simple bikes. Lots of people in this sport that "over buy" on their bike each and every day.

  • @Qpoueoor
    @Qpoueoor Před 5 lety +1

    Yep. You can’t buy skill.

  • @hexhead5732
    @hexhead5732 Před 2 lety

    230s can be difficult to ride if your not used to it once you got it they are fun to ride just like any other bike Nice try Kyle

  • @alexdorseyistheman
    @alexdorseyistheman Před 5 lety

    AF canyon looks prime rn!

  • @RADVIX313
    @RADVIX313 Před rokem +1

    good video.
    Being a privileged white fella, not the coolest thing to be making native aboriginal comparisons, esp refering to them as "Indians".
    this isn't our land. let alone what they did to them, atleast have some respect for them nd refer to them by their proper name.

  • @border411
    @border411 Před 4 lety

    It is all about the rider....not so much about the bike.

  • @dankgenetics3671
    @dankgenetics3671 Před 5 lety +1

    Thumbs down