So nice! I've been wanting a YZ250X for over a year now. I think I'm going to just go ahead and get one, I've always like the 250X. I ride a lot of single track woods trails too, love that kind of riding, but I'm still riding my old '99 XR250R and it's time to upgrade, 24 years is enough. Lol

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

XR250R is a classic!!! That bike will run forever!!! You will enjoy the lighter weight and get ready for a lot more power too! The KYB suspension on the YZ250X is very very good. Enjoy your new Yamaha!

Good review...love your commentary.

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Such a sweet bike

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

Such a well developed machine...YZ250!

If not mistaken Yamaha wide ratio usually has a shorter 1st-2nd gear and taller 3rd-5th gear

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

Yes on the 4-strokes but I believe on the YZ250X only 3rd/4th/5th gears are spaced out while 1st remains the same.

I run TBT tuned KYB’s on my 19’300xc, everyone that rides it can’t believe how good it is! We just need Yamaha to make a WR300x, counterbalanced and electric start..

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

I would order a Yamaha WR300X counterbalanced e-start 6-speed KYB suspended smoker in an instant!👍

@jasonstevens4192

Жыл бұрын

@@mxengineer1 you and I both, while we are dreaming..make a yz350fx, not sure why they continue to allow KTM so much market share in the GNCC/nepg offroad community..

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonstevens4192 Yes a 350 thumper from Yamaha with the '23 chassis updates (lighter weight/thinner ergos) with the FX 6-speed and KYB suspension and the GYTR tuner app...might be good enough to beat my KR350;)

What is your audio set up? Sounds so crisp while riding. Great video!!

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use a GoPro 7 Black with GoPro mic adapter and TNE gaming microphone. I mount all of this on a Dango GoPro mount which clips onto my helmet and the microphone is inside the helmet. Can hear me talking plus pick up the engine sounds.

@TooBig_MTB

Жыл бұрын

@@mxengineer1 it’s a killer set up! Thanks for the pointers!!

When I started this video, I couldn't even tell the bike was running (zero smoke). Kudos to your buddy for having a very well jetted Keihin carb. Any idea if we could get his setup for the jets and airscrew?

@mxengineer1

6 ай бұрын

Stock jetting and worked great for central Ohio region and summer temperature. Yamaha has made this bike for a while so stock jetting should be well sorted and close.

@easternyellowjacket276

6 ай бұрын

@@mxengineer1Thanks for the reply!!

Very nice bikes!

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Would you prefer riding a 250fx or this 250X for trail riding?

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the trails and your preferences. The 2-stroke offers little engine braking and has a more flickable and playful feel along with a narrower usable powerband. The YZ250FX 4-stroke has less torque and a mile wide usable powerband that you will have to rev to make peak power and more engine inertia and engine braking plus it is heavier. For tight technical trails I prefer the 2-stroke. For more flowing trails it is a toss up.

Is it normal for oil to drip out of the power valve vent hose.?

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

There is exhaust gas pressure around the power valve so there can be some oil film present. If there is a lot (like dripping) perhaps there could be an issue with the power valve.

Does the YZ250X feel lighter than your Beta 300 race? More or less vibration compared to the Beta? Just curious...

@mxengineer1

11 ай бұрын

Beta feels very similar weight wise. Vibration levels are also similar.

I'm really looking into a yz125x or a 250x. I would describe myself as close to an intermediate riding level. I always hear about how violent the power band of a 250 2 stroke is, but it sounds like its a little more tame compared to other 250s. Would you recommend the 250X or 125X? For context, i do alot of dirt road riding, not exactly tight winding trails.

@mxengineer1

8 ай бұрын

YZ250X has a very smooth powerband - much less "hit"m than the regular YZ250 2-stroke. The new KTM/Husky 250/300 TBI engines have electronic power valve so they have very smooth powerbands. The 2020 YZ125X I owned was a lot of fun too - very smooth power for a 125.... kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2hmqZWlZKbQpqg.html

@lukeolague9810

8 ай бұрын

​@@mxengineer1I assume it still has 450 like power? I'm not looking for something that will pick up the front wheel every time I give it a fair amount of throttle(Though I wouldn't mind, too much is always better than too little), but I'm hesitant about the 125X because most videos I see make the 125X look slow. I currently ride a 2016 KX250F And am looking for my first 2 smoker. I've ruled out the European bikes due to complexity and aesthetics. Not a huge fan haha!

@mxengineer1

8 ай бұрын

@@lukeolague9810 YZ250X is not like a 450F power wise. Very smooth power and easy to ride and simple too! Carb and mechanical power valve. Beta also makes a very smooth power 2-stroke 250 and 300...I prefer the 300 Race Edition as it comes with KYB suspension...kzread.info/dash/bejne/gH91scd7mMreoqw.html

For slower riding in those trails you rode on would you choose the Honda 250rx over the 250x?? I mainly do slower trails riding like the short trail route you ride in Ohio

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

That comes down to 2-stroke vs 4-stroke. The YZ250X 2-stroke has agility, no engine braking, and near stall proof running at low engine RPM. It also is kick start only, vibrates a little more, and requires jetting for different temperatures and altitudes and mixing gas. The '22 CRF250RX has quick and agile handling, broad linear 4-stroke power that runs clean at all temperatures, and e-start along with low vibration. The RX also is more stall prone at low engine RPM's. You have to decide what character you like better!

@chrisrieger9201

Жыл бұрын

@@mxengineer1 thank you

@easternyellowjacket276

6 ай бұрын

@@mxengineer1buddy of mine picked up a 250rx at the end of this past season. Thing stalls all the time. I'm sure he'll get better, but even after a few rides, he was still getting frustrated with how often it stalled in nasty, slow stuff.

@mxengineer1

6 ай бұрын

@@easternyellowjacket276 Yes you really have to cover the clutch for tight technical terrain while riding a CRF250R/RX

is it good for hard trail and muds?

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

The owner of this '22 YZ250X races enduro on this bike often times in muddy conditions. He says the bike is very capable overall for off road riding.

How’s the vibration on this bike vs a KTM?

@mxengineer1

2 ай бұрын

The counterbalanced Austrian 250/300 2-strokes from 2017 have set the bar for almost vibration free engines (especially the 250). The YZ250X vibrates the same amount as the 2005 YZ250 (first year of the aluminum frame) which is noticeably more than any 2017 model year and later KTM 250. The YZ250/X vibration level is still acceptable to many riders.

What's the difference between the yz250 and yz250x ?

@mxengineer1

9 ай бұрын

YZ250X has different engine setting (lower compression ratio, different PV tuning, ignition curve), wide ratio 5-speed gearbox, softer suspension valving, kick stand, o-ring chain

Can you do a yz125x review of a 22 or 23?

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

I had a 2020 YZ125X which is the same as the '21/'22 versions. Yamaha did update the '23 YZ125X with engine changes and some plastic updates that were first introduced on the 22 YZ125. All of my YZ125X ride review videos are in this playlist...very fun bike! kzread.info/head/PLOfxsdDKOIBCrlxdc4sSqIiXUSSenjcCI

@whiskeytango854

Жыл бұрын

@@mxengineer1 Thanks! Totally missed those older ones. Debating on getting a 125 x to go with my 300xwc. I'd like to improve my enduro skills and I hear a 125 is a good trainer...

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

@@whiskeytango854 Yes a 125 small bore is a fun addition to the 300XCW. You will love the lightweight feel and it does take a lot more throttle/clutch/gear work to keep the 125 in the power especially on hills. You cannot go wrong with a 125X though I have not ridden the updated '23 125X - seems as though Yamaha traded some low to mid power/response for top end on the updated '22 YZ125 and those changes have been applied to the '23 YZ125X.

The X has the EXACT same 1st gear as the regular yz. I’m not sure why everyone wants to perpetuate the miss info that the X has a “lower first gear”.

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

Yes the YZ250X does come with the same 1st and 2nd gear box ratios as the YZ250...but at least I said "I think" 1st and 2nd are lower🤣

1 and 2nd are the same as mx. 3rd is shorter..4 and 5 are taller. Especially 5th..but there is sizable a gap between 3rd and 4th..which is good for offroad the power is meaty when your on the pipe in 4th and your doing 50+mph. But for the track that dam gap is tough because 4th is too soggy early for the track and 3rd is to short so you get left in between on faster jumps..4 th your moving to fast if u want throttle response ..and third your pinned .really not what you going off most jumps..

@mxengineer1

Жыл бұрын

I had a 2016 YZ250X and I should have remembered the gear ratios! 3rd and 4th are go to gears for moto. Seems like the YZ250X gearing is not so good for moto

@craigsteinman9807

Жыл бұрын

@@mxengineer1 certainly not for a guy like me you gotta be able slow down in the air if your on a open track on a yzx 4th carries to much speed..I just land a jump forget whipping it..lol..