I recently got a 2017 KTM 150 and cant fault it, so glad I bought it

If it's slow it's the rider not the bike.😂

@DerekHallman

21 күн бұрын

@@Randy_Cox true 😭

@donaldgrizzle1934

3 күн бұрын

Best reply possible

I always have heard Yamahas are good bikes people love them. But the only reason i wouldn’t get one (it’s a dumb reason) is because i really hate the look of the front fender.

@Declan_conlan

21 күн бұрын

I actually kinda like it (I have one so bias) but idk lol

@DerekHallman

21 күн бұрын

Haha not a dumb reason. I'll never buy a Husqvarna because I don't like the colors of it.

@MotoSly

21 күн бұрын

@@DerekHallman They have it in orange and red btw ;)

@camdenbrickett2923

19 күн бұрын

Yamaha's are good bikes my first bike was one, i switched to kawi cause i hate the airbox design on the new yz 250f and i have had good luck with the kawi

@BabyYoda-kr6rr

18 күн бұрын

THATS WHY I DONT LIKE YAMAHA TOO

Great video as always mate. 👌 I remember when I subscribed to your channel ages ago and its amazing how far you have come as a rider. Top work. The yz might be slow but sounds amazing. sounds like you were having a blast though 😁👍

Great vid as always derek ❤

Love the content keep shredding

@DerekHallman

21 күн бұрын

thanks Reid!

Early. And great vid as always derek keep up the good work ❤❤❤

I had a 04 yz 125 and his bike sounds perfect.

I love you videos dont stop What our doing 🎉

keep the good vids coming

I find being in a higher gear and clutching it up for power helps alot especially with traction

I respect the 2 strokes but I love how easy 4 strokes are to ride and race

@DerekHallman

21 күн бұрын

agreed the 4 strokes are much easier

I ride Ktm 250xc and yz125x . The yz is way more fun in the tight single track cuz it’s so light and the power is just right to stay on the trail and in control. You won’t be going faster than 30mph when the terrain gets rough and the trail gets tight. And the KYB suspension is amazing on the yz. The power is unlocked when you learn how to properly use the clutch and throttle together.

sounds so good

How does your Ktm 150sx compare to a yz250f? Especially in sound and straight line speed?

It’s funny how these are considered slow “fun” bikes these days. Back in the late 90s and early 2000s before four strokes took over these were considered rocket ships and a slow “fun” bike was a TTR125 or XR 😂. I’ve got a few bikes from 125s to 500s, two and four stroke, I don’t discriminate 😅 but a 2025 150sx is top of the list if I were buying another. Keep up the great content!

What track is this/ where. This place looks awesome

Nice rip!

Yz 125 baby in here from Atlanta, im sorry bro mt fav bike is the yz 125 and you can run them in the power band the entire ride. trust me the Yz doesn't mind lol

The Yamaha YZ125 is making a good sound 🎉

As a 2014 KTM150sx rider. I'm glad it got the appreciation it deserves 😂

That one bogs down low alil more then mine seems like it's all mid to top power . I have the same lectron carb. Just needs some fine tuning

Quick question I’m thinking of moving to a two banga but do you shift them with clutch or can u quick shift them?

do you have any suggestions for a new rider.

It’s a good sound

Anywhere in the world where reliability counts then blue all the way.

Ima 4 stroker but u looked fast Ngl😂😅

Where is that track at?

tehehe nice vid

I just bought one and I’m terrified of it. Need to get out more, this videos sick tho, kinda helps tbh

@DerekHallman

21 күн бұрын

Honestly when I was young I was terrified of my first two stroke 125 too. Just need to keep riding it and the practice will make you more comfortable on it and enjoy it more.

@Declan_conlan

21 күн бұрын

@@DerekHallman thanks dude. In hindsight the next step was obv an 85 but I’ll get used to it just by going more

@albertforstall6265

21 күн бұрын

Have you hade any bikes before?

@Declan_conlan

21 күн бұрын

@@albertforstall6265 had a ttr-125 for a year or so and had a ttr-110 for like 6 before (I’m 15 now). It’s completely different I’m just learning the powerband and getting used to being on the air

@nathanroberts8777

16 күн бұрын

@@Declan_conlantrust me, everyone says a 125as a super aggressive power and but it’s not that bad compared to an 85. There a lot easier to ride just because of the longer wheel base and the bigger tires and suspension. They don’t want to wheelie like an 85 does

Most fun I've had riding is on a yz125😊

Is it a 2 stroke or a 4 stroke?

We´ll you can get a 150ish kit for the yz to... =) Now try a 2005 KTM125 and tell us wich is better !

2 questions, what's your favorite track here locally in VA? And I got a 2024 yz250x I'll let you rip around!

@DerekHallman

21 күн бұрын

Honestly there aren't many public tracks in Virginia. My favorite is this track, Robert's. If you head down into NC there are a lot more tracks. I'm pretty sure we met at Robert's the day I filmed this video. You have a YZ250X and a red Ford Explorer ST right?

@laffsquad4409

21 күн бұрын

@@DerekHallman yeah man that's me! I've been trying to dm you on a platform so we can link up!

It would be great if you added a yz 250 to your garage!

So slowwwww, but so fun. Gotta make some updates to it! Glad you enjoyed it. Definitely not your 150 though haha

@DerekHallman

21 күн бұрын

Didn't mean to rag on your bike Ray 😭 You MUST ride my 150 next time we link up.

@RVENZ

21 күн бұрын

@@DerekHallman only stating facts haha will do can’t wait!

do you not let off the gas when you up shift?

@Astr0non

17 күн бұрын

You don’t really have too if your hitting the gas slightly hit the clutch and shifter at same time and if you get used to it and learn it more you’ll see why it’s more effective in dirt racing or wtv

125s are nice I have a friend with a yz125 and he loves it but honestly I cannot handle the maintenance that comes with a 2 stroke which is why I’ve switched I’m done cleaning carbs ft

@just_z7137

17 күн бұрын

When your 4 stroke blows a top end or you have to replace a spark plug you gonna want a two stroke again 😂 I work on cars and the reason I like 2 strokes more is cause the require less maintenance than 4 strokes and there easy to rebuild once you do them enough

@2pugm

17 күн бұрын

@@just_z7137 nah that is true but I just had the top end on my bike rebuilt so hopefully this doesn’t happen

@Joshtheweatherman

14 күн бұрын

Just about every 4 stroke motocross bike is an absolute pain in the butt to work on. Sure, you won't need to maintain them as much, but it's still a race engine. Something will let loose eventually. Racing isn't a cheap hobby. If you want to race with reliability, get a pit bike. Sure it's not fast, but still tons of fun. 2 strokes are much easier and cheaper to work on, so that's why quite a few experienced riders opt for 2 strokes instead of 4 strokes. Big 2 stroke bikes also tend to be more lighter and maneuverable, which is a big advantage to some people.

No hate i love this channel but the yz 125,s are one of the fastest 125 in my opinion 😂😂

Nice im thinking about getting sx 85 is it good

@speedymarc

21 күн бұрын

It's better to buy a 125, the costs will be similar.

@XAB1W

21 күн бұрын

if ur on the smaller side go for the 85 if not just go for the 125

How much should I be expecting to pay for a used YZ 125?

@Eli-iv8sb

20 күн бұрын

For a older one in good shape at least 2 grand but if you want a new one that's really nice prolly around 3 to 4

It would be sick if you tested a gas gas

You have to rev it hard and keep the Rs up, trust me, it can handle it. Its not easy and takes a lot of finesse and practice but once you master it its amazing! 4 strokes, especially 250s are almost too easy to ride, its spoiled alot of riders.

Nothing against you but man at least your able to ride a good bike and fun track, everyone around me rides clapped out yzs and crs and we have never rode track let alone one as cool as this. I have an sx85 and its a little small for me but i don’t think its slow by any means

My bro. It’s yz125 and you got a ktm150 you got some power differents and if you upgrade them bikes can go up to a 144 but a ktm 150 would be faster just because it’s a 150 and not a 125 and you probably got some stuff on their too and I would pick a yz125 just because it feels better then a ktm150! But a Yama is better in the woods but motocross is good to on it

@nathanroberts8777

16 күн бұрын

With a 144 kit the Yamaha would probably beat it ngl.

@goggleboy6325

16 күн бұрын

@@nathanroberts8777 true

The newer yz125 runs wayyy cleaner the 2023 and 2024 idk why but that bike was bogging in corners and seemed slower than the new ones

@TraviNomotion

21 күн бұрын

He ain’t riding it right that’s why it’s not the bike

@Joshtheweatherman

13 күн бұрын

Probably a carburetor issue. Either it's gunk in the bowl, or the jetting size.

Dude he sound like tommymx

You crazy, a 125 way faster than a 450!

Dude rides like it's a 250 he not even on the pipe 😂

@DerekHallman

20 күн бұрын

Not too bad for my first time ever on a dirt bike though 😭

The yz125 is a good bike. You can't compare it to a KTM150 and expect it to be as fast. First off, ride it in the powerband. You aren't even close. Ride it like a 125 not a 150.

@DerekHallman

19 күн бұрын

@@espo2199 not even close to the "powerband" 🤣🤣

You just hurt dudes feelings...saying what a dog his yz125 is..then pounding it in with the ktm150 comparison..lol..funny as hell..I bet next time u see dude he will have his cylinder ported and head work down. Lmao..

Where you at? I'm in Ohio. I'd let you rip my 2025 250sx if you're close.

It's a 05 they weren't fast like the others but the new ones are faster

Gotta let er eat everywhere, rev her out till she goes no more then shift

@DerekHallman

19 күн бұрын

@@kirbytrees127 probably should have rode it harder for sure! Nervous doing that to friends bikes haha

@kirbytrees127

19 күн бұрын

@@DerekHallman wasn't bad for a first time brother, alot of people hate revving them out as that's the scare factor with blowing up(even tho it's worse to bog em out). But yeah dude they sing and love being ripped in powerband, if you can keep it always in the powerband you'll see alot of difference. As far as them being fast yeah no. The rider makes it fast and the fact you rarely have to brake

Ktm

my buddies got a fully tricked out yz125 and im so used to the 450s they just feel doggy. even my kx112 felt faster...

Yeah ktm 150 def faster lol

@herbaIous

12 күн бұрын

Captain obvious 😂

It's faast if you know how to use it