Yamaha YZ65 versus KTM 65SX - Dirt Bike Magazine
There’s no doubt that Yamaha is going after KTM with the YZ65. In amateur racing, the 65 class is dominated by KTMs with just a smattering of Husqvarna TC65s and even fewer Cobra 65s. The Kawasaki KX65 is aimed at play riders and true beginners, so when it comes to racing, the Yamaha’s target is clearly the KTM. When you put the Yamaha and KTM side by side, it’s striking how similar the two bikes are in size and features. They have the same wheelbase (45 inches), the same fuel capacity (0.9 gallon) and both have six-speed gearboxes with nearly identical overall gear ratios, gear for gear. On the track, the two bikes have nearly identical performance. They both are amazingly powerful. In the end, the track performance of the two bikes is so similar that you really shouldn’t make a decision based on that alone. Yamaha did an excellent job of hitting the target. If the bike was any faster, it might have alienated beginners; any slower and it would have lost the serious racers. At this point, it’s more about dealer support and brand identity. Yamaha has made the 65 class a race again.
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This is a great comparison but I was so distracted at how amazing the kids demonstrated proper riding form! Like text book!, High elbows, choke up on the seat in the turn, braking, accelerating. All across the board the details done perfect, great job guys! I would be a proud father!
how the time flies, I remember 15 years ago riding my 2002 sx65 lol then had a yz85 and yz125, now I'm 25 and ride a yz 250 2 stroke, even though we grow older these bikes will always have a place in my heart, reminds me of my youth and the good old days, may need the yz65 as a pit bike lol
@MiguelL-qu2eu
7 ай бұрын
2 $moke all the way
Let's bring that two stroke sound up in the mix, the music is killing the vibe!
500$ cheaper for the Yamaha, not sure why they wouldn't mention that
The sicket part I think is how the sx65 is literally the exact same look as a big bike. They look so sick haha
Its the rider not the bike Like if you agree
@shaunjumawan9496
5 жыл бұрын
and without a good bike you'll have a shitty ride.
@deepseafisherman5528
5 жыл бұрын
To a certain extent yes, but if you are a very good rider lower end bikes definitely limit you. My friend owns an mx shop and does a lot of work with smaller bikes like 85’s and 65’s and has to do a lot of work engine wise with bikes like the Kx, and yz to keep up with the ktm’s. Not only engine work but ktm stock wp suspension blows all the competitions out of the water.
@josehinojosa2007
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah but the point is to compare the stats of the bike
@streetb4ller672
5 жыл бұрын
Kumo Palmer it matters about the speed he or she likes to go
@mickaelpersson8045
5 жыл бұрын
Kumo Palmer so true
10 pounds that’s a ton of weight on something that small, that’s a ton of weight on a big bike...
@endurotruckererniedesjardins
5 жыл бұрын
Most would never notice at that level. Heavier might stick to the ground better for lighter riders. Theres lots of weight saving tricks to shave off ten pounds pretty easy.
@jaymontgomery3330
5 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Kawi make a KX 65?
@mcmc8496
5 жыл бұрын
@@jaymontgomery3330 Yes they mention it and say that it is more of a beginner /fun bike and not competitive with these 2 or the Husqvarna and the Cobra.
@tmk5522
5 жыл бұрын
Ernie Desjardins that’s a lot of weight to shave there is only so much ti and carbon fiber you can throw at a mini
@evanwilliams2602
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing 10 pound is huge. Changes the whole way a bike feels in my opionion
The script is literally in the description LOL
@bambangsujarnosujarno7142
3 жыл бұрын
Wew🤑🤑
@bambangsujarnosujarno7142
3 жыл бұрын
A
@nooblastic3533
3 жыл бұрын
Dont wven have to watch the vid bruh bruh bruh re
2023 I have 2 yz65 they absolutely rip
Now the Yamaha YZ85 2019 VS KTM 85 2019
@Haroldblingchongtong42
5 жыл бұрын
YZ85 Master Yes that would be cool
@4DollaSignaken
5 жыл бұрын
Seth Richmonds there is
@ye-uu3sk
4 жыл бұрын
Seth Richmonds your an idiot
@Aidensfishinadventures
4 жыл бұрын
Seth Richmonds u stupid
@carsonjohnson1845
4 жыл бұрын
Seth Richmonds yes there is you stupid
KTM is a rediculous price in Australia. Wait until a KTM needs parts and you'll have to take out a bank loan
@Jackp53
8 ай бұрын
Ridiculous * Ktm is dominating Japanese 2 strokes
Kawi needs to step up and revise their 65
@thezoms9961
4 жыл бұрын
? Why
@halaasserha5737
4 жыл бұрын
خعلتفتلاىغفلفرؤؤر tHGJhgb
@thezoms9961
4 жыл бұрын
@@halaasserha5737 what english please?
@jvdali3016
4 жыл бұрын
@@thezoms9961 jin Ph
@eyesthatseewillsee7457
3 жыл бұрын
@@thezoms9961 why not ?
The YZ65
My blue blood started in 1980. Yzinger 50 n 80 then the 86 yz80. I did get to spend some time on the 1981 yz60. By niebour SPEEDO had it from brandnew. It was every bit as fast as his brothers 82 yz80. After 38 years of mx my first choice in bikes and atvs and snowmobiles is still YAMAHA...
@KyleGordon-gt1br
2 ай бұрын
Who gives a shit. Why do people leave comments about themselves thinking anyone cares
I think my KX65 is so fast, I can't imagine what these would feel like.
@snoupdog1222
5 жыл бұрын
Vlog Epicness I’m subbed to your channel
@VlogEpicness
5 жыл бұрын
Kumo Palmer You’re awesome! Thanks!!!
@kevx4209
4 жыл бұрын
get a 85
You have to admit it they’re both great bikes! And also it depends on the rider which ones faster !!
@connerschlindwein6432
5 жыл бұрын
Ktm is better
@Jackp53
8 ай бұрын
@@connerschlindwein6432much !
Yamaha finally got a power valve
All Yamaha need to do now is an all new yz125&250. Nice looking little bike.
@mecalpsha4473
5 жыл бұрын
Most likely will end as they are not TPI and will not be able to be sold due to regulations.
@pauljones9411
5 жыл бұрын
@@mecalpsha4473 YZ125 Is solid platform can match KTM 125 power with about $500 in Ups. Doubt be EPA restrictions since KTM changes their 2-stroke motors waaaayyy more than Japanese CO's do...
@gumpycognac4505
Жыл бұрын
did not age well@@mecalpsha4473
Good for Yamaha for at least trying to get in the game. I'll be at the Yamaha demo day this weekend at GTR if anyone wants to come by, or keep an eye on the channel.
I had the kx60 but that was back in 1993 lol loved that bike and befor that a cobra 50 but after my 60 i stayed rideing kaw love them bikes my cousin always had yamaha wich was a great bike also my bike was my life after school id ride untill dark every day had a bad ass track across the street in the wood that my buddy's dad built for us with his bobcat lot's of fun 👍👍👍💪🇺🇸💪🇺🇸💪
@dennisritchie965
5 жыл бұрын
I remember them cobras they were fast, lol I use to race with the on my KTM SX back in the day
I wish I had the Yamaha
All Japanese dirt bikes are excellent
@crispincurtis8585
3 жыл бұрын
For the most part they are😎👍
@quattroblog6366
3 жыл бұрын
All European dirt bikes are better
@crispincurtis8585
3 жыл бұрын
@@quattroblog6366 they are ok
@KoltFin
2 жыл бұрын
@@quattroblog6366 I have a 2021 te250i and a 2001 yz250 and I think the Yamaha is better built even if it is 20 years old.
@gumpycognac4505
Жыл бұрын
okay quit smoking crack. those ktms are Chinese junk now.. I'm extremely racist toward the Chinese communists. will only buy American or American ally. china is number 1 enemy.@@quattroblog6366
Yamaha reliability FTW
I dont get how they make a big deal about weight when they talk about big bikes (450/250) but dont when they talk about small bikes. 10 pounds heavier is a lot of weight especially for a 65
If it wasn't 4 the Top notch engineers at Yamaha there wouldn't be a 4 stroke MX bike
@KoltFin
2 жыл бұрын
I think they would have but not nearly as early.
@crispincurtis8585
2 жыл бұрын
@@KoltFin KTM had the 520 n it was fast but it was lacking in a few things
Is it just me or did 65s grow like 5 in?
@dwanecombrink5282
5 жыл бұрын
Stephen Wilson jes
@trevorodom1930
5 жыл бұрын
They look like 85’s
@tanners3391
5 жыл бұрын
Trevor Odom no, no they don’t
RACE READY KTM !!!
what gear does the yamaha rider have it looks pretty nice?
Yamaha it's awesome just got the 2019 yz 85 it's great fast as can be stock they have changed the motor gonna leave it just like it is don't need nothing the blue rims are sweet the bike was only 4500 4 thousand and 500 hundred dollars well worth it got other yz 85cc but the new ones I just got is the fastest take your self too your Yamaha dealer ship and check the 2019 yz 85 you want regret it
@kroogs6.7
5 жыл бұрын
I ride a 19 too comapred too the years before it has soo much more power and better suspension i love mine too
@Haroldblingchongtong42
5 жыл бұрын
Yea, yz85s are awesome
@kevx4209
4 жыл бұрын
i got a 2006 cr85 and it was 1300
Can't beat the yamaha when it comes to balance.
We have both bikes and the Yamaha is so much better and easy to work on and maintain
Personally I grew up on ktm so I'm still sticking to ktm
@gagepaschall2228
4 жыл бұрын
ktm
@kevx4209
4 жыл бұрын
i made the switch from ktm to cr and it was the best thing i’ve ever done
Yamaha more reliable, My choice YZ
@nolacross704
4 жыл бұрын
Maximus Khann ktm has made 65s longer
@maximuskhann5318
4 жыл бұрын
@@nolacross704 : Must have, But what I have experienced , My opinion is on that, cheers
@mezeiovajudita6769
4 жыл бұрын
@@nolacross704 0000000⁰jjjjjjjjjgkjhjjnnnjjhjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjhhhhhh
@mezeiovajudita6769
4 жыл бұрын
@@nolacross704 ghhh
@2216sammy
10 ай бұрын
Yamaha is # 1 in reliability , bulletproof bikes .
Amazing little bikes.
Yz all the way..
Let’s be honest, for some moto dads, a big consideration is the big bikes too so dad can match lol
Had Yamaha my whole till I went with ktm let me tell you 125 sx stays on my friends yz 250 ktm is a fast ass bike but will never give up my yz
@ymz-cloakzi684
4 жыл бұрын
I ride a Yamaha 85
@josephcavallaro1433
4 жыл бұрын
My original yz 80 from 87 takes alot of looks cause people dint see them or remember how fast they were
@08lerash
Жыл бұрын
I picked up my son a 2004 65SX two years ago with a fresh complete top end, wiseco pistons, brand new ebc clutch pack as well as a brand new oem ktm clutch hubs. Also had complete FMF pipe and turbine core Shorty silencer. He has been thrashing it for two years straight. Last week his buddy came over with a brand new down to the frame full restoration Honda crf150 R? f? With the big wheels/basically a factory race bike and he never once got passed on our little track. I am 180 pounds and that KTM will rip the front wheel up with zero effort in third gear.. the suspension is also insanely good. Every time I ride thing I feel like I just did 200 laps in an Indy car.
yz is better
@h3kpy
4 күн бұрын
No
I own a 350 450 65 and a little 50 that was my first racing bike so I wanted to keep it but my favorite bike is my 450
Maybe this year it would be a good idea to bring the kx65 against those 2. Even though it is a dated design , I would like to know for the budget...
@ZmannR2
3 жыл бұрын
The KX isn’t even in the same league. Just look at the forks alone. But you’re right, great for a budget rider
Yamaha💙 🇯🇵Japan👌💪
@GSXR_DRE
3 жыл бұрын
Ktm is Austrian
I have a KTM 65 and the clutch wasn’t working I’ve had had it for a year now and it happened a couple days ago and I’m getting a new 65 I don’t if I should get a yz or a KTM can you guys help me decide
I’m getting one soon which one should I get tell me by replying!
The yz65 is def recommended
I think you got the carburetor brands mixed up. Usually Yamaha has a maikinu and ktm has a keihin
@yamahonda400
5 жыл бұрын
ktm uses mukuni all across it's line since 2017
@blakesservices7402
5 жыл бұрын
yamahonda400 oh. Ok
@alext4124
5 жыл бұрын
Much to the benefit of the PWK Airstriker that the majority of KTM owners end up buying. Those Mikunis never run right
@08lerash
Жыл бұрын
@@yamahonda400 wrong. My sons 04 65sx has an oem vm24. The KX 65 of the same era as the exact same carb as well
Sele yukseklikleri nedir ?
Guys I’m getting a 65 and idk what should I get yz65 or ktm65
Both are rocket ships
Are kxs not race bikes because they don't have inverted forks 😂
@angelito5.0
5 жыл бұрын
Ben Wolfe its meant for wheelies boi
@parkerwise3895
5 жыл бұрын
They are lesser bikes in every way
@benwolfe1702
5 жыл бұрын
@@parkerwise3895 how?
@parkerwise3895
5 жыл бұрын
@@benwolfe1702 power, suspension, ground clearance, seat height, style and design, it's a 20 year old bike
@angelito5.0
5 жыл бұрын
Dirtbike Captures i have a kx and that shit gives me more fun than a race bike
Please do kx85 versus ktm85
@vette9305
4 жыл бұрын
Kx85 is better
@parkerknoche2709
3 жыл бұрын
@@vette9305 yeah, the 65 does lack a little, but the kawi 85’s and 125’s leave ktm in the dust.
Yamaha 😍
They should start aiming the kx 65 for competition in 65cc class because Kawasaki has and always had the kx 60 it don't make sense making 2 beginners bikes one only 5cc more then the other. I think that would make way more sense how about y'all?
where do you ride
The Yamaha yz 65cc
I wonder if the yz65 is aimed at the ktm or not?
Wow so much better than my 1972 Yamaha GT 80 and my 1974 Yamaha YZ-80A with GYT Kit that almost tripled the power of the 72 CC engine with 24 mm Mikuni Carb replacing 16 mm Kehin ..
@ 1:25 "the barks are" Lol
@dhikramarzouk5465
4 жыл бұрын
Xfeioef
Which cross is better?
Are they both big wheel
The Kx isn’t that bad. Bud racing front end send the cylinder to PC get the rear shock done and you have a competitive bike for less than the SX or the YZ
The kid on the Yamaha is better
Where is that track
Bro I make my kx 65 scream beating yz ktm tx and cx 65's all the time
@LolliWANG505
3 жыл бұрын
Lol stop the cap
It’s the 10lbs or the air fork... more vids, Canadian parents need to figure this out before April!
@endurotruckererniedesjardins
5 жыл бұрын
If you want reliable... buy YAMAHA. If you want to piss money away on a expensive bike that aint any faster with real expensives repairs to come.... buy ktm. 38 years racing mx and my 2 kids both raced 50 65 85 now my 15 year old daught is on a kx100. My step son is grown up and on his own. Ive had 71 mx bikes roll through my hands in 38 years. Best luck is always been with YAMAHA 2 strokes.
@endurotruckererniedesjardins
5 жыл бұрын
If your near sudbury... massey fair is building a new track come spring. Tues and thursday nights 5 to 8pm and sat 12 noon to 5pm we will be open.
yz 65cc
Please how much is the motorcycle
I have the same bike KTM 65 sx but mine is a half kickstart you have to kick it forward
Honda should make a 125r that will keep up with the 65s like the 150r and the 85s
i wish i had enough money to buy a dirtbike
Where is a 85kx??
How come these little 65s have 6 speeds while my crf150r and trx450er have only 5 speeds?
@stephenhirsch8613
5 жыл бұрын
Morse there 4 strokes that’s y
Just bought a used 2016 ktm 65 with $3000 of upgrades from the previous owner for $3400 I think that’s a steal
@rapscallion3421
5 жыл бұрын
For that kind of $ I'm guessing you pretty muched walked away with a ktm frame and a heavily modified aftermarket bike lol. Awesome little bikes my son races a 2005 Rm 65 and is begging me for the sx 65
@mubszn740
5 жыл бұрын
Hairy Snatch it’s a fast bike! Very fun but if he’s already on a 65 wait till a 85!
@rapscallion3421
5 жыл бұрын
@@mubszn740 yes they are. I watch them ktms dominate the track every weekend. Cool little bikes. 85 class is coming soon as my son will be 12 by fall. Ride on brotha 🤙
@mubszn740
5 жыл бұрын
Hairy Snatch hope he likes it! Can’t decide if I’m going to get a ktm or yami 85! Hope he has fun!
@rapscallion3421
5 жыл бұрын
@@mubszn740 tough choice man, both are awesome. Personally I like the Japanese bikes for the fact not much has changed for 2 smokers in the past 20-25 years so very easy to work on. Never owned a ktm but I've heard lots of maintenance.
Carry a van load of spares for that Ktm
Sorry but I'm looking for klx Kawasaki ? But thank you though
yo someone knows a veeeery cheap 65cc dirtbike??
Just got a Kim 65sx it is so sick
@Sebastian-yi5xp
5 жыл бұрын
It's mike kim?
What bikes do you guys all have
@jurrekooren1988
5 жыл бұрын
@Spudly1234567 also spoiler?
@motochannel5267
5 жыл бұрын
2018 150sx ktm
@Dee-mo3oj
5 жыл бұрын
yz 80
@juanpmarais
5 жыл бұрын
2014 Yz250F
@hondacr250cfh
5 жыл бұрын
2006 and 2000 cr250
And man do I want that yz already exempted I need an 85
Price please
Price on yamaha yz65
Dyno numbers?
What if you are 10 and u have to buy the bike they are like $5k
Yes 85 vs ktm85
Alguém brasileiro?
I have the extract red whit and blue fly gear
I have a KTM SX 65
@marlonshkaaa1601
4 жыл бұрын
Yamaha is wat cooler bro.
KTM all the way!
@dwanecombrink5282
5 жыл бұрын
No hasqvarna
@thisseagamer8165
5 жыл бұрын
@@dwanecombrink5282 They are the same bike different color. Because KTM bought Husqvarna so yeah.
@extrememonkey7810
5 жыл бұрын
Are you high Yamaha is way better
@alexarreguin9878
5 жыл бұрын
Actually 3 stroke yamasakis are way faster than any of these! (but seriously ktm bois)
@Haroldblingchongtong42
5 жыл бұрын
Yamaha all the way.
It depends on skill not speed
Ktm won not suprised
@patrickdaly9416
2 жыл бұрын
my grandson is racing the ktm 50 in beginner and also racing ktm's electric and doing great on both!
Whats a good Dirt bike for a 12 years old
@tatsq___
5 жыл бұрын
Maico 700
@Haroldblingchongtong42
5 жыл бұрын
DirtDevil Inthemud19 ttr125, drz125, yz85, rm85, ktm85 or a kx85.
@Haroldblingchongtong42
5 жыл бұрын
DirtDevil Inthemud19 also crf150f and crf150r
@tatsq___
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah 85 is nice
@tripleefl5053
5 жыл бұрын
I see that because I went to the Motorsports that here where I live and I saw a klx85cc but I thought it was big
Kim and Honda all the way
Dá para comprar
yz
Price pls
@marienaceciliasanchezarauj158
3 жыл бұрын
EhKfxcc
Pw so much better for beginnin
Kx 65 is alot smaller than these bikes too
1:25 lol
KTM all the way
I have a ktm 50sx it rips
@kevx4209
4 жыл бұрын
same but i got a cr 85 now make the switch to cr when you level up
Apa ada penonton yang dari indonesia selain aku? :v Like kalo ada ya 😁