I love my XT 250. I have a great time on it. I go camping a lot on it. These bikes aren't too slow. Most of the bikes on the road are too fast.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Striple thanks watching! You are definitely right. Most bikers are riding way faster on the road. I literally just did 100miles right now on canyons and backroads. I definitely need to take this bike with me camping and doing some single track. Thanks again and ride safe!.

Finally a proper review for the XT250!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Charles D. Thank you for watching! Ride safe 🤙🏾

Subscribed for this excellent review on this humble little beast. I have always loved this bike - 40 years in production and the bike still gets no love! Whatever bike you are on enjoy it, that is a great line!!

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I just want to give this bike some justice as it never gets the recognition it deserves. Truly underrated.Ride safe! 🤙🏾

"after this pandemic, it's almost down, we can get back to our normal lives again" *cries in 2021*

Great video. Just picked up a 2014 XT250 and looking forward to getting to know it better. Keep it coming. Ride safe.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

@Matthew McInnis congratulations! Hope you enjoy your new XT250. I will continue make more content fro this specific bike. Thanks again for watching and ride safe.

Thank you for the positive XT250 review!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!! Glad you enjoyed it!! Ride safe!

Humble, honest and informative video.thanks man. Helped me decide on the xt250. Regards from South africa

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I’m glad I was able to help you decide on this amazing bike! I hope you’re enjoying the bike and ride safe 🤙🏾

Finally someone that is enjoying the riding of a Bike regardless on what size. And also that speaks Nice and polite . Riding the Bike with Joy.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I truly appreciate the compliment!. Have an awesome weekend and ride safe 🤙🏾

Illegal passing on blind corners...near a cliff....genius.

Very cool video...the XT wasn't even on my radar until now. Looks like a great "play bike"!

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! It’s the closest thing to a dirt bike that happens to be street legal. Made in Japan so it’s bulletproof. 290lbs wet, low seat height at 32” since I’m a short rider, air cooled, and fuel injected so you don’t have to worry about starting it up on cold weather. Just took this bike to Idaho and perfect for trails and single track. Great mileage too for a 2 gallon tank I get around 60-70 miles per gallon Only cons are no gear indicator, no tachometer and no fuel gauge but it does a have low fuel warning light. Other than that, it’s a great all around bike. Ride safe 🤙🏾

Love this review bro, I'm suprised you max at 72, my XT is new too and when I first got it I hit 84 on it before and got scared when it started wobbling a little. I recently got her up to 80 for fun on the highway just to make sure she still can do it. I usually just zip around town at around 50-60 mph with ease. I'm completely stock as well. This honestly is a great bike man it's very reliable and FUN.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Jay Flores yes it surprised me too! The wobble goes away after you ride it for a bit maybe the tires are still new. 50-60 mph is the perfect speed for this bike. I’m glad you’re loving this bike. Thank you again for watching 🙏🏽. Ride safe 🤙🏾

Great video. I love this bike. I have a 2019 and it’s a awesome bike.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Jean-Francois Basque thank you for watching! I can’t say enough great things about this bike! Enjoy your XT250 and ride safe! 🤙🏾

I should get one of these. Just about everything I'd need to do with a motorcycle I could do with a 250 dual sport. If you decided you just love dual sports but wish you could go faster you should look into the DR 650. I had one years ago and it was awesome. Did a lot of on-off road with mine. With road tires I was able to keep up with the crotch rocket guys until they got to a big straight away. With a few relatively easy mods the DR 650 can do whatever you want it to do.

Thank you for pointing out that the bike has plenty of power to be useful and fun. It's so annoying hearing people say even 300 and 400 sportbikes are too slow, they can't even go up a hill, blah blah blah.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Berger thank for watching! I totally agree. These bikes are the training tools to level up. Even pros practice and have fun on mini-motos too. Thanks again and ride safe 🤙🏾

Cool review 😎 i had about three of them great bike Cheers from new Zealand 🇳🇿

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

@Jim Doolan Thank you for watching! I think I’ll get a TW200 next. These bikes are awesome!

Great video. I own a YZF450 and a VSTAR 1100 cruiser and I always wanted something somewhere between those two, and I think a dual sport was just what I was looking for. A bike that I can hop on the freeway and/or take to the desert and off-road whenever I want and my kids can keep up with me on their KLX110s. I think the XT250 meets all my requirements and the fact that it is fuel-injected is a bonus for me. I can't wait to pick mine up at Langston Motorsport this weekend. 😃

Cool review. Im still on the cheap vintage suzuki wave but ill make my way towards team yamaha!

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Zachary O'Donnell thank you for watching! I test rode the DR650 and loved that bike also. The seat height was just bit tall for me since I’m short rider but still a great durable bike.

This is all I need personally in a bike. I was always a 250cc kind of guy anyways. Some people fe as though you need a 1700 cc to ride. Ride on bro!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Jason Capriotti thank you for watching!! Yes anything over 750cc is just overkilll for street or dirt riding! Ride safe 🤙🏾

Thumbs up. Confirmed that the XT250 is good for street duty!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Yes thank you! They're not just for dirt. They are perfect for short commuting too.

Excellent post, Thank You for Sharing.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for watching! Ride safe 🤙🏾

I just bought one of these. I'm a big fan so far, only put 150 miles on it but its mint for back road cruising. 5th pulls from 35mph to 75, its like an automatic. Surprisingly torquie. Sweet little bikes. I had a yamaharley 750 vtwin before this, the 250 is way more fun..

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Dan D I’m glad you love this bike! It’s not the smoothest throttle like a V-Twin but that single thumper is what makes this bike fun. It’s perfect for back roads and canyons. You can ride this bike all day feeling like a kid on your first bmx bike. Ride safe and thank you for watching! 🤙🏾

Hi, this is g , can any one tell me, the XT250 yamaha , what is it like taking a pillion on the back , can it handle 2 up , say both at 12st 5 ibs, , can any one give me an idea, thank you , g

I'm late to the comment party BUT just bought a 2017 xt250 with only 500 miles on it 3 weeks ago. I am liking it as a commuter bike for back and forth to work! Just hit the 600 mile break in period so I gotta have the service done then ill start taking it out on faster roads and some dirt roads too

@Zx14rRider67

2 жыл бұрын

Just curious, what did you pay for it. The used ones I’ve seen are $4999, but a new one is $5199. Just don’t understand pricing anymore.

Great vid man 👍🏻. Thanks a lot.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Ride safe!

Nice video ! I just got a reservation for a 2022 XT250 ( dealer just called me and said they have only a couple for allocation for orders and I reserved one ☝️) Can’t wait to get it … anticipating this coming Spring . I Look forward to seeing more videos from you , looks like awesome countryside where you’re riding at . God bless and be safe 🙏

@nolanconlin7236

2 жыл бұрын

Get your bike yet? I just put in an order, they are all sold out across the country

@NorthwoodsNomad

2 жыл бұрын

@@nolanconlin7236 It’s paid in full , sitting at my dealership waiting for me to pick it up . I’m out of country at the moment but I’ll have my bike when get back end of May . Yeah , I know the struggle you’re going through , I waited patiently on a waiting list for almost two years just for one to become available. Dealerships only get allocated for maybe two or three bikes , and every single one of them are sold before they ever even hit the showroom floor ! It’s all I can say is keep trying, give them a deposit if you can ( it’s typically only $500 , and it’s refundable if you decide to back out ) to reserve one . That way they know you’re a serious buyer and committed to doing business . Money talks ! Where are you at ? Just curious .

Good day! I've seen one of these at my local dealer. I'm 5'6 and was quite shocked when I was able to straddle it and have my feet make contact with the floor. Fell in love with that sand colored XT250! Been watching a lot of KZread vid's about the bike. I'm interested in offroad/forestry trail type of riding. Would this be a good bike for that? Been a sport-tour bike rider for 40yrs. Now looking to change genres as an additional hobby. Best video so far about this bike! Thanks!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Wright Thank you for watching!! Yes this bike can do all off-road capabilities! Trail, mountain, even single track. You will not be disappointed with this bike. Air-cooled and fuel injected. Also, it's made in Japan so it's super reliable and low maintenance. Watch this review I did off-road if it helps. Thank you for supporting this channel. Ride safe!! kzread.info/dash/bejne/n418z7STYtO_ibw.html

Honestly this is the best adventure bike I've seen after getting it. You can do freeway at about 65mph, or you can do local roads if you're actually into sight seeing during long trips, it's cheap, it's indestructible, it's light in case you drop it during off road trails, with some mods you can carry just enough gears. After riding this I really don't see what's the point of having a 1200cc $20k adventure bikes

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Theodor Eberbach thank you watching! Yes you are right. I am a short rider and the first Dual Sport bike I rode was a Suzuki DR650. I love that bike! The DR650 was just too tall for me. It has a seat height of 35 inches. My inseam is 30 inches. That’s when the XT250 came in perfect. Low seat height, lightweight, durable, air cooled and fuel injected. I don’t have to deal with carbs or the radiator. You can really go travel across the country on this bike. I would just add a seat pad or get wider seats. Thanks again and ride safe. 🤙🏾

@grumpysquid

4 жыл бұрын

^^this! Thanks for the post

@PurpleCollarLife

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I absolutely love my XT250. My only complaint is that I don't get to ride it enough! I need more time (or less hobbies). I made a few videos about riding it. Please check out our channel. We'd love if you'd subscribe! kzread.info/dash/bejne/p2Rhp7N9l9jWYJs.html

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Purple Collar Life thank you for watching! Just subscribed to your channel! I love this bike. I wish we had more single track trails here in LA and much closer too. I really wanted the WR250 as well but it was just too tall for me as I am only 5 foot 6 inches tall. The XT250 was perfect for my height and weight and the bike is super light. Thanks again and ride safe 🤙🏾

@PurpleCollarLife

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films Thanks for subscribing!

You know it is funny being a motorcyclist myself how when watching a video you can feel the sensation of leaning into a curve just by watching it.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Redrubicon1 thank you for watching!! Same here when watching motogp 😆

Another great video!👍

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Unfortunately I haven’t been out to do dirt or single tracks lately. I’ll be posting more in the future. Ride safe 🤙🏾

You have a great attitude for Bike riding! Cool Dude!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Michael C thank you for watching! During this pandemic, I’m just happy we can all still go outside and enjoy riding. Ride safe ✌🏾

@grumpysquid

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed on the great attitude! I think this video convinced me to get the XT

that bike looks like so much fun. I've had my TW200 for about 6 months and I LOVE it. but it is a little slow on the HWY. definitley and back road/ gravel road/single track kinda bike. This one seems a little more versatile on the road. Think I know my next bike.. maybe

@BLOOKERIA

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Collin! I owned an xt250 for 4 months before it had gotten stolen. It is definitely a great bike, and I loved it dearly. However, if you're looking for something that is super highway capable, you will get tired of the xt's power quickly. It can do highway, but it is not the happiest doing it. Furthermore, the chassis produces a lot of vibrations at that speed. If you're looking for a low seat height and very forgivable power and weight, the xt is for you. After my xt got stolen, I went out on a limb and got a crf300l. For me, the added weight is very negligible and the added 6th gear is super nice. For only a couple of hundred dollars more, the CRF is the more solid all-rounder bike. Despite this, if there were current offerings from yamaha in the 300 class segment, I would have went with a yamaha.

In my state passing on a double yellow is a $600 fine and 6 points against your record.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

label1877 thank you for watching. I think it applies to CA as well. But there are signs in the canyons that says Pass with Care when riding in canyons or single lane backroads.

@scootypuffjr.

3 жыл бұрын

In Cali it's a hobby.

Great vid! I want a bike so bad!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

M P thank you for watching!!! Actually if you go on Yammie Noob’s channel he’s giving away 3 bikes. KTM Duke 390, Yamaha XSR700, and Triumph Street Triple R. Just go on his channel and watch the details. Hopefully you win one of those bikes. Good luck! 🤙🏾

@Znation437

3 жыл бұрын

You could buy cheap like me for your first bike. I got a 1979 Suzuki TS100(98cc) bike for $900 needed a little love but thats about it. You don't have to ball out to have a ball

Awesome video. I'm looking hard at this bike.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Deo volente thank you for watching! I highly recommend this bike but check it out first at your local dealer. It’s quite torqi for a single thumper. Ride safe 🤙🏾

@woody2494

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films Will do.

only pass on double yellow when it's safe. .(does it multiple times).. um .. istn't that like unsafe and illegal.. every time?

@dwightmartin132

3 жыл бұрын

I agree that it is not legal to pass on a double yellow line. That does not mean it's not safe. I never saw the rider in an unsafe or sketchy situation in this video. Most Cars simply do not have the power to weight ratio to pass quickly on those hills. I do not pass on a double yellow line and condone anyone else staying within the law.

i have the same bike. mine is a 2018 just love it!!! its a great little mountain goat. it just climbs anything you put in front of it. you should do more offroading with it

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Sebastien Dumond-Ruffel thank you for watching! Yes this bike is literally named after a mountain goat. I can’t say enough great things about this bike. I still need get a skid plate and possibly raising the handle bars a few inches. Just waiting til they open up the OHV parks again to do some off road. Thank you again for supporting the channel. Ride safe 🤙🏾

@zabou3867

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films nice bud heres a link to mine if you want to see what i put on it www.xt225.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=147118#Post147118 theres alot of info on this site also for these bikes!!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Sebastien Dumond-Ruffel this looks awesome! Definitely need the FMF exhaust rear, ricochet skid, plate, and the rear luggage rack. Thanks again for the tip 🙏🏽

@zabou3867

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films no problem bud enjoy and ride safe!

Nice video man!

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank for watching!!

Some awesome bike!! Hello from Ukraine! I have a Chinese dual sport 250cc,but planning to buy this Yamaha! Just love it!!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Andriy Nahnichuk thank you for watching! This bike can do almost everything! You will definitely enjoy this bike if you already have dual sport experience. You can’t go wrong with Yamaha and this bike is made in Japan so it bulletproof. Hope you get it soon as 2020 is the last year they are making this bike. Any Yamaha XT250 or (Serow) are the same bike from 2013-2020 just different colors every year. Ride safe and spasiba 🙏🏽

@andrewnahnichuk6300

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films yeah,thanks for your respond,here we have Yamaha serow. I have 2 yamaha scooters also,so i know that their engines are just bulletproof... My Chinese dualsport is about the same horsepower as this Yamaha,like 18-19... And the engine is a copy of Honda's engine. But still i am a Yamaha fam...well. I know,that this Yamaha has everything i need! Thanks alot for your suggestions!! Also ride safe and have a nice riding season!!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewnahnichuk6300 Yes I believe we have the same Chinese Dual Sport here called the Hawk 250. This bike is tested it's durability if you watch this. Enjoy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/oZyX3JRrXdq6iZs.html

@andrewnahnichuk6300

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films wow,they are killing that bike... Yeah,i ve heard about those hawks in USA,mine is a bit different,another engine,front fork...some other differences... Price here is 1900 dollars for mine.

@andrewnahnichuk6300

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films kzread.info/dash/bejne/pImT0qewiMy4fLQ.html mine is like this)). It's similar to hawk but there are some differences.

Nice Video, nice Bike!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Leo Pineda thank you and also for watching! Ride safe!

Excellent review, enjoyed your insight. I am looking at dual-sports, have you ridden with any light camping gear longer multi-day trips? The XT250 is on my list to check out. Thanks!

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

EM FL Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽 Honestly I’ve only done a 3 hour ride for a 1 day camping trip. I used bunjee cords to wrap my sleeping bag on the back seat. You can definitely buy racks for the back and side panels for extra compartments. This bike can do multi days and it’s more comfortable on longer trips than the Honda CRF 250L and Kawasaki KLX 250 and lower seat height. Try to see if you can test ride at your nearby dealership. You can also rent one out on twistedroad.com or ride-share.com Hope that helps! And ride safe 🤙🏾

@emfl4437

3 жыл бұрын

@@play1films thanks for the reply and recommendation for twistesroad and rider share

I have around 250 miles so far on my new 2024 XT250, ya it has plenty of power.

great bike !!!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Chenlong Chen thank you for watching! Ride safe!

Nice!

As I get older I have learned that life isn't all about speed. As they say; slow down and smell the sage brush. ;)

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Mk Shffr thank you for watching! Yes I totally agree! Enjoying the open road, relax, and feel the wind! Ride safe!

@simonrankin9177

3 жыл бұрын

I agree im 60 and going back to bikes ,im really keen on this type of machine...

Hey great review my mind was set on a dr650 but after checking out your reviews im definately going to take one for a test ride .i really only need this size bike i think just enough for the road,im not the greatest road rider,but have friends with property id like to explore on. Plus not as dear as a 650 .im currently riding vstrom 250.greatinfs from Australia.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Jeffrey Duke thank you for watching! The DR650 is a great bike! The only reason I went with the Yamaha XT250 or Serow is the seat height is lower, weighs less, and fuel injected compared to the DR650 which is carbureted. Although, the V-Strom is an awesome bike as well and can do it all. I would suggest looking to also try the Yamaha TW200 and the XT225 as you might find them cheap on the used market as well. By the way I did a review on the DR650 as well so you can compare. Thanks again and good luck mate! Here’s the link. kzread.info/dash/bejne/pamXzq6OlrHLXdY.html

I have been writing to Yamaha, both in Japan and the UK, about producing the XT250 and 500 again as there is a gap in the market. I am really annoyed to find out Yamaha do still produce the XT but not for the UK market. When I get back into work, I will buy one and import it for sure. Come on Yamaha, get it to the UK... NOW!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Smith I literally just left the Yamaha Dealer right now. Yamaha is really pushing for T7 or Tenere 700 here in the US and possibly UK as well to replace the XT lineup. I really love the XT series coz it’s proven. Light, nimble, can do it all and air cooled fuel injected bike. Thank you again for watching and ride safe!

@richardlawrencesmith

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films The reply to my letter from Yamaha UK also included information on the T7, a nice looking bike, but not my thing. Here in the UK I have a bike licence that enables me to ride any bike, at present I don't have one, but to be honest if I was in the market for a Tenere style machine I would tend towards BMW. However the XT250/500 of old 1980/81 are in great demand here in the UK going for "Stupid Prices"; extreme example on e-bay:- www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1976-YAMAHA-XT500-c-very-original-unmolested-classic/363007688516?hash=item5484f1bf44:g:c7wAAOSwFbFe0WvZ . There must be a market for an XT250 in the UK. Since replying to your video and looking at other vids too I've discovered the are DT175's that look new kicking around in Columbia with the same engines as the one I use to own in 1981. My be I'm old and long for days past; it would also help if I had a job, as I lost mine in January, where I could afford to import an XT.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Richard Smith yes I totally understand why you like the XT250/500. They are beautiful bikes that Yamaha built back then. Those ebay prices are ridiculous, maybe because it’s rare out there in the UK. Things will work out, I was in the same situation during 2008 market crash. It’ll all work out brother, we’re just thankful for our health at this moment of trying times. You’ll have everything back and even more. Thanks again for sharing your wonderful and insightful knowledge on these bikes. 🙏🏽

nice review bro

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and ride safe 🤙🏾

Really enjoy watching your channel XT 250 is a great bike

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

@Allen Family Thank for watching and supporting the channel. Yes this bike is so misunderstood. I'm glad you like this bike as well. Ride safe.

Hi there! What is comfortable cruising speed and average fuel consumption? Thanks!

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect cruising speed is 50 mph/80kmh 2.6 gallon tank/ 9.8 liter tank. You get about 70 miles per gallon or 17.5 km per liter. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching.

@victortyk1582

3 жыл бұрын

@@play1films thank you for answer. But your consumption is too much, it's around 5.7 liters per 100 km. As I know must be about 3-4 liters. But you are owner, so you know better

I'm planning to get an XT250 but my first choice is TW200 but it's sold out around LA.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check Wheels in Motion up in Chatsworth. They have both the TW200 and XT250. Ask for Hugo or JC. Also check, Thousand Oaks Powersports they have the XT250 there too. Good luck and ride safe!

@Cheemycheems

3 жыл бұрын

@@play1films i talked to JC already. Tw200 is sold out but he offered me the XT 3 weeks ago.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cheemycheems oh ok!! Try Pasadena Yamaha too. They’re getting new shipment too.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cheemycheems oh ok!! Try Pasadena Yamaha too. They’re getting new shipment too.

@Philmd

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah dude, Tdubs sold out here in Tenn too, that bike is so hard to find right now!

I'm debating between this xt250 and the klx300. What's your thoughts?

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! For me the XT250 was the better choice because I’m a short rider, much lighter bike, and also I was beginner rider at the time. Both will do well. Since I have a little more experience now, been doing mini kart tracks lately and I’m looking into the new KLX300 Supermtoto. So it all depends on how much off road you’ll be doing. If you want just a bit more power and not a short rider like myself, definitely get the KLX300. But if you want something lightweight, low seat height them definitely the XT250. Hope that helps

@schmidtlifeproductions603

3 жыл бұрын

@@play1films thanks man. Yes it helps. Looks like the KLX will fit my style a bit better. Great video.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

@@schmidtlifeproductions603 awesome man good luck with your new bike and ride safe! 🤙🏾

Do you think this would be a good bike for a beginner? (Like new to riding completely, but passing an msf course.)

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Cc Foley this would be the best bike to start riding with. Really light. Easy to maintain and it’s fuel injected so you don’t have to worry about the choke and warming the bike up like most carbureted bikes you learn on MSF. Remember you that you will eventually drop your bike and this bike is durable and you will just pick it up and go back to riding again and you won’t have to deal with fairing damage like I did on my R3 since it’s a sportbike. Almost like riding a bicycle. This is my 2nd bike but If I had to start over, I would pick this bike as my first over my Yamaha R3. The only reason I would not recommend this bike for a beginner is if you are shorter than 5 foot 3 inches but I’ve seen shorter people on dirt bikes with a 37 inch seat height. Here’s my first review if it helps.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Cc Foley here’s the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/epuqpZORhKWol9o.html

@ceciliafoley5102

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films Thank you so much! This bike definitely seems like a great option for me.

Nice video and wondering how tall are you, is the bike suited to a 6 foot person without moving the foot pegs.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Specialized 29er thank you for watching! I’m about 5’ 6” with 30in inseam. This bike stock is about 31.5” seat height. I’ve added padding on the seat so it’s about 32.5” seat height. I can still put both balls of my feet on the ground comfortably. My buddy is 6’3” 250lbs and rode this xt250 comfortably without any problems. I’d suggest going to a nearby dealer and sit on this bike. It’s really lightweight. Weighs less then 300lbs wet. Hope that helps! Ride safe!

@cheyo0071

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, i liked your video. Sorry for my english. I have two question. How is the suspension? Is it smooth? My father has a problem with his back, is a compressed back disc in initial stage. He love ride his bike. He currently have a yamaha xtz125. But i think the suspension of this bike is a little rough, it doesn't absorb shocks well. And I saw this bike has a better one, "Preload and rebound damping adjustable; 7.1-in. travel" What do you think? So you think is confortable for someone that is 5'8 tall? How is the light at night, is it enough? Thanks so much

Someone wants to trade me this bike but 2018 and it’s fresh and it’s runs mad runs for y 2009 kx85 should I do it

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! All the 2013-2020 models are the same for the XT250 just different colors. It's the most fun bike I had compared to my R3 and Ducati. Easy maintenance and bulletproof. The only reason I would keep the KX85 is If I did more dirt tracks or if I'm going to convert it to supermoto mini-moto track bike which I'm in the market for a KX65. Hope this helps.

Hello, I am a 55 year old woman 5'6" would this be a good bike for me?

@billoutdoors7407

3 жыл бұрын

yep! im 5'6 myself and no issues :)

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you for watching. We’re exactly the same height. This is the perfect bike. Most fun bike I have. Very light, low seat height, and easy to turn. It’s like a bicycle that just happens to have an engine. Best of all, this bike is very easy to maintain and perfect to cruise around the neighborhood and light trail

Please be really careful with passing people on a double yellow. Not suppose to be doing it. I learned my lesson the hard way. Anyways, You make me so wanna get the XT250. I heard they discontinued it in Japan (The Serow) . Not sure If we will see a 2021 XT250.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

@conceptcs Yes I don't usually pass the double yellow. It's just the roads have empty due to the pandemic. But I will take your advice seriously moving forward. So apparently, they are discontinuing all Yamaha XT250's and the Serow as well. 2020 will be it's final year of production. Due to "increasing emission requirements". But if you can get a used model, try to get one from 2013-2020. Those are the years when Yamaha converted the Yamaha XT250 and the Serow to be fuel injected. I think Yamaha is moving forward to push the T7 or Tenere 700 out there as middle Adventure/Dual sport bike. They are still making the Yamaha WR250R and the TW200. But another great option is the Suzuki DR650. I rented it riders-share.com the Suzuki DR 650 is great bike.There's ton of used ones out there. Air-cooled as well but is carbureted. But it's easy to clean. That might b something you can consider just the seat height is about 35" inches. I'm a short rider about 5 foot 6 inches and I was bale to ride this bike with ease. Check it out I did a review on it. Hope this helps you and thanks again for watching and supporting this channel. Suzuki DR650 Ride Review kzread.info/dash/bejne/pamXzq6OlrHLXdY.html

@conceptcs

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films Sad to see it go. Why are they cracking down on motorcycle efficiency? They are already more efficient than your average car. Not sure if there is another dual sport bike that is fuel injected and air cooled. It's either carb and air-cooled. Or fuel injected and liquid cooled.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

conceptcs I think eventually we’ll be all riding electric in the future.

@conceptcs

4 жыл бұрын

@not tryna argue but Thanks, very interesting article. Didn't know that. Apparently more fuel efficient doesn't always translate to better for environment or less emissions.

What's the top speed on the XT250

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!! I topped out at 72mph but it can probably go to 78-80mph

What do you think of long distance riding? I’m planning on picking it up for my first bike.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Isaiah Ardena thank you for watching! Honestly, it all depends on how much you will be carrying with you for long distance travel. This bike can run for hours as long as you’re not going full throttle for hours. I say around 60-65 mph tops on freeways and highways. Make sure you check weather for wind conditions. Lastly, this bike only has a 2.4 gallon tank which will probably give you around 120-130 miles of gas on a full tank. Just proper planning and making stops at gas stations should do it. It does have a fuel warning light indicator when low on gas. It’ll probably give you another 30miles tops before it’s completely empty. Oh and I would add padding on the seat too because the stock seat is super narrow. I provided the link you want to add padding on the seat. They’re fairly cheap around $18. I hope that all helps. Try going to a dealer and just get a feel for this bike. This is the last year they are making this bike the 2020 model. They are discontinuing making new models for this bike. Thanks again and ride safe 🤙🏾

@isaiahardena4838

4 жыл бұрын

Moto Press Play wow thank you very much I’ll keep you updated on when I get it !!

@davids6533

4 жыл бұрын

You can also get a slightly larger front sprocket to make it a little more road friendly.

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

David S didn’t think about that. Thanks for the tip! 🤙🏾

Im 5"11 260 , is this bike good for bigger people

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

garrett Hamilton yes this bike will do just fine. It has a total weight capacity of 350lbs pounds. I’ve done 2-up riding on this bike and it can still handle going 65mph. Hope this helps

@samuelserrano3505

4 жыл бұрын

Dude im 5”10 and 330lbs and my xt250 can do 75 🤷🏻‍♂️

Wonderful video, ignore the people who say it needs to go on trails. Up to the owner. Question: does the bike get blown around when riding through windy areas, since it is light weight? Also, what maintenance or mechanical issues does it have? What changes would you like done to the XT?

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

grumpysquid thank you!! For the 1st few months riding on freeway or highway, it gets pretty sketchy and it didn’t feel stable. But a little after a month I got used to it. You just need to sit back a bit further on the seat to stabilize the bike. For maintenance, just mainly oil change. The beauty of this bike is it’s air cooled and fuel injected no carbs. Just do the average maintenance like check oil, check tires, and definitely get a battery tender and use it for like once a week overnight. Finding neutral could be difficult at first but you’ll figure it out once you start riding it. Maybe that’s just part of the break in period. Mods I would suggest that I’m sill planning is to change the air filter, getting an FMF slip on exhaust, get a skid plate, get a bigger wind screen, get bigger footpegs, and get higher handle bars or bar risers but that’s mostly for off road when I’m standing up most of the time and maybe get more street tires like 80% street and 20% off road similar to any scrambler tires. I think that would definitely help a lot riding on highways since the tires are less knobby. Right now my tires are stock and 50% road and 50% off road

@grumpysquid

4 жыл бұрын

Moto Press Play cool thanks bro. Do you mean replace the stock air filter with a better aftermarket one? Also, what’s the point of the battery tender?

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

grumpysquid yes replace the stock filter so you can get cleaner air flow. K&N is a good air filter they like $8 makes a little bit more power. The battery tender prevents your battery from dying even if it’s not used. It’s good for a year but after a year or so your battery will need to get charged and that’s what the battery tender does. I have to two bikes one is lithium Ion battery and the other is lead acid I’ll post both links for this bike www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/kn-oil-filter-kn-140 Mroinge 12V 2A Lead Acid/Lithium(LiFePO4) Automatic Trickle Battery Charger Smart Battery Maintainer for Car Motorcycle Lawn Mower Boat ATV SLA AGM GEL CELL Lithium(LiFePO4) and More Batteries www.amazon.com/dp/B07MCTXFC7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OA0gFbPWFG125

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

grumpysquid oh and lastly I use 87 octane gas. Since it’s a single thumper engine, you don’t need to use 92 octane on this bike as 87 is less leaner and won’t kill the engine on this bike

@grumpysquid

4 жыл бұрын

Moto Press Play thank you very much. Also I notice you have R3 videos and experience. Do you also have experience with the MT-03? Wanted to know your thoughts on that bike also.

Have you tried it on the trails?

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Adrian Holguin thank you for watching! Yes here’s the review on the link kzread.info/dash/bejne/n418z7STYtO_ibw.html

what handguards are those?

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Dal thank you for watching. I got the handguards from amazon. Here’s the link. They’re 7/8” so it fits most handle bars. PowerMotor Motorcycle Universal Handguards Aluminum Hand Guards Brush Bar For off Road ATV Yamaha Kawasaki Suzuki For Honda Motocross Dirt Bike Enduro -Black- 7/8" 22mm and 1 1/8" 28mm (black) www.amazon.com/dp/B08116FK7M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8qynFbQ3SBJHB

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Dal also watching the beginning of this video and I explained how you install them. Hope that helps. Ride safe! kzread.info/dash/bejne/epuqpZORhKWol9o.html

How’s the seat height? I’m a short rider 5’8.

@play1films

3 жыл бұрын

Ben thank you for watching!! I’m about 5’6” and I can almost flat foot both feet. The suspension is really soft so it goes down almost 2 inches. Plus the seat is really narrow and the bike super light like 300lbs wet. See if there’s a dealership near you that you can hop on. This bike by far has the lowest seat height for all the other dual sport bike category. Seat height is about 32”

@CityNDN

3 жыл бұрын

@@play1films thank you for the response. ur vid was helpful!

how does it sound? is this a good beginner bike for older guy? I've heard dual sport is best to learn. that wet road looked dangerous!

@Zx14rRider67

2 жыл бұрын

@@elijahwhite1597 I’m very interested in this bike (older guy too.) It seems used prices are nearly the same as new, go figure. But that means they really hold their value, I guess.

@brianmulligan3812

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2016 model, same bike just different colour plastics, and it’s a pretty quiet bike. It’s a great bike to learn on because it’s seat height is low compared to other dual sports and it’s less than 300lbs wet. It’s really easy to manoeuvre because the wheelbase is also shorter than other bikes. I started riding last summer and it’s been great for me to get to work and just tour around my local streets. If you can get one, do it! It’s probably the best first bike to learn on. Change the tires and front sprocket to a 16tooth and it really makes it better on the street too.

@NorthwoodsNomad

2 жыл бұрын

Old guy here too (58) just ordered my 2022 XT 250 back in November, it’s here now . The best beginner bike you can get as far as I’m concerned, old or young , low seat height , fuel injected, electric start, easy to ride , easy to maintain air cooled no radiator to worry about . Go for it ! You won’t regret it ! It’ll outlast me I know that much .

@NorthwoodsNomad

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zx14rRider67 Absolutely a great investment for a bike . I was getting frustrated with the lack of availability, I looked at some used ones ( only a couple were out there ) and I saw a 2015 with 9,000 miles on it , that was listed for $4,700 ! So I decided to be patient and wait for a new one to become available. I just paid MSRP of $5,199 for my 2022 . So yeah , buy one new , maintain it and take care of it and you’ll get your money’s worth and pretty much get close to what you paid for it new . I honestly don’t know of many bikes that hold value like that . But these do ! Just because of the simplicity of design, the proven track record of dependability and longevity, and these XT 250’s are one of the very few bikes that are actually still made in Japan 🇯🇵 quality built !

@Zx14rRider67

2 жыл бұрын

@@NorthwoodsNomad That color scheme is one of the best I’ve seen, absolutely beautiful! Have a blast, mine will outlast me and I intend to have the urn with my ashes duct taped to the seat and dropped off in the ocean

My 2016 XT250 top speed is 60mile. And very noisy. I’m not sure we are having the same bike!

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Kat Yamato thank you for watching! I’m not sure why you’re 2016 model cannot go faster then 60mph and why it is making that loud noise. The XT250/Serow has been the same model from 2013-2020. I would have it checked by mechanic just in case. It should go at least 78 mile per hour. Also, the engine is a single cylinder thumper and it makes the rattling noise. Hope that helps. Thank you again!

I want one !

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Chandler get it. 2020 is the last year it’s available in the US. Thank you for watching!

@aaronchandler2380

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films I'm thinking about it really hard. would be the perfect bike for me.

@aaronchandler2380

4 жыл бұрын

@@play1films the 2021 is available starting august first...

Top speed?

@play1films

4 жыл бұрын

Lil Kaluminoti thank you for watching! I can go about 75mph tops

I bet this kicks the shit out of LA traffic! I miss when I had a bike out there

أَفَرَأَيْتَ إِن مَّتَّعْنَاهُمْ سِنِينَ (٢٠٥) ثُمَّ جَاءَهُم مَّا كَانُوا يُوعَدُونَ (٢٠٦) مَا أَغْنَىٰ عَنْهُم مَّا كَانُوا يُمَتَّعُونَ (٢٠٧) الشعراء Then have you considered if We gave them enjoyment for years, And then there came to them that which they were promised? They would not be availed by the enjoyment with which they were provided. (Quran 26 :205-207)

This is a dual purpose bike.. Take it in the dirt.

It's a trail bike but no trail riding information. It's not a commuter bike.

@haimea6683

4 жыл бұрын

There are plenty of videos with the XT250 off road. I appreciate his take on the road ability.

Not the smartest rider I have seen. 👎

500 cash

Absolutely NOT safe. 5:38 You only missed the oncoming truck and motorcycle by a few seconds. Please stop passing on double yellow. The traffic engineers that place the lines know what they're doing.

"Reviews" a dual sport, doesn't ride trails...

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