Most versatile two-stroke ever? 2023 YZ125X + YZ250X Comparison

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  • čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
  • We recently got our hands on a few of Yamaha's X model 2 strokes and took them out for a rip out at Fox Raceway in Pala, Ca.
    Are these the perfect blend of performance and function for those who enjoy both off-road racing and motocross? Find out in our latest off-road feature with Ping and new test rider, Bruce Marada.
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Komentáře • 72

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Před rokem +27

    Ping and YZ 2 strokes are the best thing our sport has today

  • @jamesbowman9495
    @jamesbowman9495 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I’m a hardcore moto race guy, but I still absolutely love the new 250x. If I had to sell one, I would probably sell the 450, and keep the 250x

  • @ahsnap9103
    @ahsnap9103 Před rokem +17

    Love the smell of 2 stroke in the morning!
    Klotz R50

  • @JustTip922
    @JustTip922 Před 9 měsíci +8

    15yrs on 4t pds ktm’s. Went with a 23 yz250x last year and I could not be happier. I’m 190 without gear and I haven’t had to touch a clicker.

  • @michaelahumada285
    @michaelahumada285 Před rokem +24

    i own 2 yz250x's. One setup for hare n' hound style racing and the other I ride on local vet tracks. They are awesome.

    • @mavellawira
      @mavellawira Před 5 měsíci

      people said that yz 125x are crazy on their engine because its powerful, i can't imagine that u own yz 250x that the engine's are bigger than the 125, does it more terrifying??

    • @autismion
      @autismion Před 3 měsíci

      @@mavellawira coming from a wr250r, a beta 390 had a lot of power but I could get used to it. I tried a yz250x which had similar power to the 390, but a bit more up top/slightly less down low, but still rideable. However I didn't take it on anything too technical. The 125 will have a little bit of power down low revs and plenty up top. The 250 has moderate power low, tons up top, I hardly had room to really rev it out.

    • @autismion
      @autismion Před 3 měsíci +1

      @blackbear8857 Yes. The 125 is good if you want a lightweight bike and don't mind shifting and clutching a lot

  • @Randy_Cox
    @Randy_Cox Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the cool reviews from dudes who ain't afraid to kick a bike, pull a cable clutch and small vibrations don't end their day. I am gonna end up owning a YZ just because I need to harden up and I love that Yam is keeping old school alive.

  • @griffenyoung5958
    @griffenyoung5958 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Love my 23 250x such a great bike for everything and so much fun makes me smile. Only complaint I have is the vibration

  • @gorillahd9247
    @gorillahd9247 Před 6 měsíci +7

    Wish they had headlights for night riding.

  • @Joe-wy2bn
    @Joe-wy2bn Před 9 měsíci +3

    I just bought a 2017 yz250x to try out and I'm loving it for rocky single track and sand pits. Coming from a tw200 the yz feels like a rocket and actually much easier to ride on rough (actually all) terrain.

  • @DTM45
    @DTM45 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Good video guys, very informative.

  • @theblishknovk
    @theblishknovk Před 2 měsíci

    I just got a 125x and its insane fun. Ive ridden bigger bore bikes forever, never thought id get such a small displacement. But it rips! And feels like a mountain bike. More fun than any 250 or 300 ive ridden. Super aggressive bike. Pure fun.

  • @kruzcollins6797
    @kruzcollins6797 Před 16 dny

    just got my 23 yz125x, greatest bike for my riding style

  • @MountainStorz
    @MountainStorz Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely love my 23 125x - once I got the jetting set it is a monster on the tight gnar here in western NC

  • @jakeadkins6109
    @jakeadkins6109 Před 11 měsíci +3

    Would love to see the (race spec) video of the x models! Like you were saying maybe stiff it up a bit for jumps. Please make a video on that. Love WTM!

  • @user-cm4wt1og9i
    @user-cm4wt1og9i Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love my 23 YZ 250 x ❤️

  • @riccochet704
    @riccochet704 Před 11 měsíci +9

    With what KTM is asking for the 125XC the Yamaha is a steal. Forget about the 150 XC-W, that's a $10,100 bike....for a 150! WTF?

    • @ButtSnorkler9000
      @ButtSnorkler9000 Před 10 měsíci +5

      Kosts Too Much

    • @lukeolague9810
      @lukeolague9810 Před 8 měsíci +2

      That's why I'm going with Yamaha for my first 2 smoker, KTMs are nice but not for that price.

    • @rodan2852
      @rodan2852 Před 3 měsíci

      👍👍

  • @scottpeters8640
    @scottpeters8640 Před 6 měsíci

    I have ridden both of these models at Yamaha Demo Days and agree with everything said here. The 250X is just as strong as my 2014 YZ 250, so it is a beast.

  • @ohioshitboxoffroad2121
    @ohioshitboxoffroad2121 Před 9 měsíci

    Love my 23 250x

  • @alexarmstrong1134
    @alexarmstrong1134 Před rokem +2

    🙏🏻 in the race spec video can you cover a moto setting and off-road please

  • @jakeadkins6109
    @jakeadkins6109 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome video! Just picked up the 250x. What ratio of Motul do you use in the 250 Ping?

  • @davidgrunklee8407
    @davidgrunklee8407 Před 9 měsíci

    Waiting on that race spec video!!

  • @chrisvozza6530
    @chrisvozza6530 Před rokem +3

    I love my yz125. Makes me Wana get the 125x or the 250x

  • @mohawksniper79
    @mohawksniper79 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Yamaha should have kept the 2 stroke oil injection dual sport bikes my DT 125 was a beast I'm trying to find a 350 oil injection for a good price but no one wants to get rid of them.

  • @sktr021
    @sktr021 Před rokem +10

    Brrrraaaaapp 💨

  • @Pompomgrenade
    @Pompomgrenade Před rokem +6

    Both seem to make great 'play' bikes, versatile but as fast as most Riders need. Barring serious competition 🏁

    • @lowstakescrusher
      @lowstakescrusher Před 9 měsíci +1

      100% competitive in serious competition.

    • @marktarascio4766
      @marktarascio4766 Před 6 měsíci

      Not true several riders have won Enduro and hair scrambles on a near stock bike. BOTH bikes have more talent then most riders

  • @Eric--zs6um
    @Eric--zs6um Před 11 měsíci +9

    2 smokers all day everyday

  • @metalofthedeath
    @metalofthedeath Před rokem +4

    How’s the range compared to a four stroke

  • @37leg
    @37leg Před rokem +3

    Rapp raappp rrrrrraaaaapppp!

  • @dominicfrankini8023
    @dominicfrankini8023 Před 10 měsíci +1

    race spec video soon?

  • @wtfftw24
    @wtfftw24 Před rokem +2

    Breeeppp Bbrruaappp🎉

  • @travismorin1224
    @travismorin1224 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Is there a big difference between the yz250 and yz250x? I'm a big trail/hill/pit rider so I figure the yz250x would be perfect but I still want the power of the yz250.

  • @alexarmstrong1134
    @alexarmstrong1134 Před rokem +8

    🤔 need one in yellow

  • @MX-CO
    @MX-CO Před rokem +2

    ❤ it

  • @604_steezus
    @604_steezus Před 11 měsíci +4

    I own a 2018 yz250x its a great bike but biggest things i dont like are the cable clutch and the bikes vibration is a big downside definitely notice it alot my friend has a 2022 yz125x and it feels alot better the power is more manageable and very light and fun

    • @ButtSnorkler9000
      @ButtSnorkler9000 Před 10 měsíci +3

      You do get more feel from a cable clutch though. Eli Tomac uses cable clutches

    • @Sers0812
      @Sers0812 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ButtSnorkler9000and nearly everybody else uses Hydraulic clutch

    • @mackeymichael
      @mackeymichael Před 2 měsíci

      Clutch pull is one finger on my YZ125 X the first on a tonne dirt bikes l have owned.
      the YZ125 are an amazing bike to ride 125 cc MXers a dying breed.

  • @user-fz8fy4zl1c
    @user-fz8fy4zl1c Před 6 měsíci

    6 speed box?

  • @64maxpower
    @64maxpower Před rokem +2

    What year is it? Ill show her a pic and see if she likes the body style

  • @badger4233
    @badger4233 Před 9 měsíci

    Aren't they 5 speed gearbox ?

  • @gpaull2
    @gpaull2 Před rokem +4

    Most versatile Japanese two stroke ever maybe….

    • @premix3663
      @premix3663 Před rokem +2

      ya you can actually work on yamaha yourself and afford parts for it unlike ktm garbage which breaks

    • @gpaull2
      @gpaull2 Před rokem +3

      @@premix3663. BS. No problem working on my 2018 250xcw, or the 2015 350xc before it….not that I had to other than routine maintenance. Just as or more reliable than every other Japanese bike I’ve had over the past 40 years. Parts prices are similar for all brands in my experience…and parts like clutch plates and wheel bearing last longer on my 2018 250xcw than they do on my 2018 YZ250fx. Don’t get a trials bike if you can’t handle KTM prices or perceived maintenance difficulties and frequencies. 😅

    • @Ray-ol8bx
      @Ray-ol8bx Před 5 měsíci

      My red KTM is a pain 2 breakdowns in 58 hours so far and I rebuilt the top end at 49 hours and have perfect maintenance and I'm not to hard on my bikes but when it's not playing up the engine is nice after a TSP high comp head and ECU tune but before it was average.I went and got AA yz250x as a back up bike and it's been a pleasure.​@@premix3663

  • @gemma1361
    @gemma1361 Před 8 měsíci

    Is it too easy?

  • @byronevans7423
    @byronevans7423 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Ecu? Lol aren't they carbed?

  • @lowstakescrusher
    @lowstakescrusher Před 9 měsíci

    If they updated it to have eStart I'd buy one tomorrow.

  • @HarissonRacing
    @HarissonRacing Před 4 měsíci

    Japanese > Europe

  • @dennismillus4581
    @dennismillus4581 Před 5 měsíci

    This is totally wrong in every way. There is NO DIRTBIKE more Versatile than the CR500. The Honda CR500 has been used and still used in more ways than any other DIRTBIKE.

  • @LuckyNikitaBoba
    @LuckyNikitaBoba Před 5 měsíci +1

    Scared to compare to KTMs? I’m no KTM fanboy but this review sucks.

  • @LuckyNikitaBoba
    @LuckyNikitaBoba Před 5 měsíci

    Bullshit. Unless these Yamahas are compared to KTM and Beta, this review is pointless.

  • @Mike-uh2gw
    @Mike-uh2gw Před 11 měsíci

    No e start and jets. No thanks.

    • @dickberry3910
      @dickberry3910 Před 11 měsíci

      Puss

    • @mackeymichael
      @mackeymichael Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@dickberry3910 A must-have on a 2 stroke is electric start you have gotta be joking?
      Do you want a pit mechanic to start the bike for you?

    • @marktarascio4766
      @marktarascio4766 Před 7 měsíci +1

      No dead batteries tho

  • @dickberry3910
    @dickberry3910 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Invite ken roczen to ride next time 😂