2020 YZ250FX Full Review | Rocket Ship | I LOVE IT, but it's not perfect...

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Great:
- This bike feels like it's bolted to the ground, in a good way
- Front fork was amazing anytime I was in 2-4th gears and it's fast and flowing
- Gave me SUPER confidence on jumps, drops, corners
- Fastest lap times I've ever done... consistently
- Super Lively motor with SNAP
- Amazing go fast bike!
Good:
- Covered up the fuse box that used to be exposed
- brakes are good. Didn't notice a problem with them like I have on other bikes with the same brakes
- Not a great deal of engine braking sensation for a 4 stroke
- Easy to use App for your phone to tune the bike. Connects every time with ease. Much better than the GET ECU app I've tried
- Good map switch, easy to tell which map you are on
- I also like the maintenance tracker they have in the app, nice touch
- Light clutch pull despite being a steel clutch wire
Needs improvement
- Forks while going slow the fork tends to bounce around and deflect more than some of my other off road bikes. While the fork is really, really good when doing faster stuff, it suffers when you have to hit choppy rocky and sharp edges over and over like on rocky nasty hill climbs.
- It also felt a bit heavier and slower to handle when carving up quick turning trails as opposed other bikes I’m riding right now.
- While it's a great cornering bike, when you are just "dodging things in the trail, it's slower to quickly change directions.
- Could use an actual hour meter since the app tracks for a few minutes of time after each shut down. This means you will be changing oil a lot if following just the tracker on the app.
- Don't love the huge spring on the kickstand, and the foot of the kickstand is relatively small.
- Would like a semi close ratio transmission instead of the WR wide ratio
- Motor stalls very easily, and then starts really slow.
- I don't love the air-box design overall. Limits the amount of fuel we get. Seems like it's easy for grass and other small bits to collect up in there. On other bikes, they can fall out the bottom, but they get trapped up in here on the Yamaha.
- Fuel capacity is not enough for serious off roaders
- The bike is significantly wider than my other off road bikes especially up here in the cowling for the radiators.- I swapped the grips for lock ons, but that is just me.
Miss
- Needs finger clickers on the forks since you can't get your screw driver in there very well depending on bar position.
- Starts very slow while in gear and when motor is hot many times it takes a full second or two before it will fire up. If you can get in the habit of shifting to neutral as soon as you stop, this issn't as bad - I've been told there is a re-map of the ECU to combat this, but I didn't do that.
- Needs some sort of hand guards to be stock on the bike
- Engine guard isn't a skid plate and falls off the bike
- Does not turn tight enough for tight switch backs we have here in the steep mountains. Was 2nd largest turning radius I've tested.
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@V4Amore 4 жыл бұрын

Dont worry about your review lengths. There are channels out there that have 45 minute videos reviewing a pocket knife. There is a bit more to talk about with a motorcycle!

@boomerzoomer7099 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@viperracing2889 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wouldn't mind them being even longer. Just don't be super vague, talking about what you are going to talk about and so fourth. That can be very annoying.

@charlesbates7671 5 ай бұрын

I prefer longer reviews because I can listen while driving back and fourth from work

@alanlee5223 4 жыл бұрын

I’m just happy to see more brands getting in to the GNCC scene. Not everyone wants an MX bike especially for noobs getting into the sport. I’ve seen countless dudes give up on dirt bikes simply because most MX bikes are terrible for single track.

@americandude3825 2 жыл бұрын

What does single track mean? Noob Coming from riding street. Ride enduro growing up but not competition. Trying to de decide between yz250f or something more tame like a crf250f

@factoryXperimental Жыл бұрын

@@americandude3825 sorta proving his point unintentionally lol. Single track = Goat path

@americandude3825 Жыл бұрын

@@factoryXperimental ha yup. I learned this since researching. I don’t want a dirtbike I don’t think. To much maintenance for causal off-roading. I need a Suzuki drz400 or dr650

@factoryXperimental Жыл бұрын

Maintenance isn't bad, will build skill overall. Street riding doesn't translate to off road at all, off road however translates to street riding. It's beneficial. Street bike rider will tell you not to use the clutch lol

@shawnkappel3305 4 жыл бұрын

Watching passed 22 minutes was all ready our gold nugget thanks Kyle

@DirtBikeChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@dirtydave2691 Жыл бұрын

I bought mine in March 2020. It was mapped way too rich to the point it flamed out constantly in slow sections. My mechanic said there was a tech notice sent out to dealers to address this issue. It's still a little finicky starting when its hot but it runs so much better since I had a trained mechanic lean out the mapping for me. It is a definitely happiest when ridden fast. My bike now has 47 hours on it and is an absolute blast to ride.

@Randy_Cox 3 жыл бұрын

Stalling a bike is a rider problem and not a bike problem. If you ask the tire to push you forward but dont apply enough throttle to do so....it stalls. I always laugh when I see these comments because it is always 2 stroke fans saying this stuff as a way to "show how 4 strokes are not as good". When most people who know better just laugh at the rider and his lack of skill.

@TenereTales 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle you said the bike is a 5 speed the FX and WR are 6 speeds transmissions.

@DirtBikeChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, 6 speeds on this bike. Must have mis-spoke if I said 5 speed.

@carlatamanczyk3891 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle, I highly recommend aluminum skid plates. I have seen plastic ones break and the case cracked, leaking oil, just from hitting the edge of a cut log, not necessarily even hitting a rock.

@Cresp0PT 4 жыл бұрын

Regarding the hot start of the bike, the throttle housing cover have a mark that is the sweet spot of the throttle for hot start, check the owner´s manual. Great review, i wish i lived in usa to get a chance to win a bike like that!

@DanMX2112 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, this bike is amazing and I’m jealous of the time you have spent on it. Hope to get one soon!

@DirtBikeChannel 4 жыл бұрын

You should!

@zl2848 3 жыл бұрын

This guy really knows his stuff and has a very good channel... I enjoy watching all of the videos.

@coastwardchimp 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the effort you put into these reviews. I'm excited to see what you'll do next.

@theblishknovk 4 жыл бұрын

Long form reviews are the best. Your reviews are great! Some people just want to read the brochure.

@DirtBikeChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@WhisperQ8 4 жыл бұрын

@@DirtBikeChannel can u give us ur suspension config.?

@dandersonjr 4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on everything except the starter. We too soon forget that not long ago the only way to start these bikes is with a kick starter. Maybe it takes a second or two longer than some other bikes but it's still pushing a button as opposed to kicking.

@GIXXERSISTERS Жыл бұрын

lol my thoughts exactly.. I was 2 seconds sounds good to me lol.. it takes a min of kicking for me sometimes

@premixpeter1972 4 жыл бұрын

As a YZ250X owner I agree that the KYB SSS forks, while ultra-predictable and excellent for the faster stuff, can be harsh. For anyone curious, this is due to their SSS damping that basis the majority of its damping force on the speed of the wheel's impact and not the position of the fork in the stroke. Most forks with traditionally set up damping have a pretty soft initial part of the stroke with an increasing mid and a steep spike in damping right towards the end. The SSS retains almost the same damping throughout the entire stroke. This translates to sometimes overly stiff damping on high speed but shallow impacts like rocks and steep braking chatter but it also keeps the fork from bottoming on huge impacts like over-jumps and g-outs. It also gives the fork much more felt feedback. Overall in many ways you're trading comfort for performance. The harder you push SSS, the more it rewards you. Also, @14:37 I think you mean 6 speed? It shares the same ultra-wide ratio 6 speed as the 2020 WR250F.

@jasonlakomiak179 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you clarified that it good in 2-3 gear. When you said it was going when you are going fast I thought high 3rd and up. Thanks for the review and keeping the manufactures moving the sport forward!

@1Fasteddy 7 ай бұрын

I just purchased a 2020 YZ 250 FX love it. This is a spot on review of the 250 FX but in spite of its downfalls this bike shines for its tune ability and stability.

@silaswolf8591 4 жыл бұрын

To make the bike a little slimmer you can put a cycra powerflow shroud kit on and it slims it up by about a 1/2" both sides so around an 1" in all.

@ashleykc1849 2 жыл бұрын

My dream bike, going to buy it next year

@Justen1980 4 жыл бұрын

tight turning radius= lay it over 30° and peel out! Man I miss ridin dirtbikes. Love your videos dude

@garthlundquist8316 4 жыл бұрын

That flatland technique doesn’t work on steep ass mountain switchbacks. You will be down the cliff in no time.

@theblishknovk 9 ай бұрын

I basically only want 2 strokes for the most part but i am honestly looking at this bike like crazy.

@th_js 3 жыл бұрын

I know old video, sorry but I just want to say that even if these were an hour or more in length, I wouldn't mind because this is simply quality.

@tealthy5192 3 жыл бұрын

These reviews are good. Shopping for a new bike you could make a big mistake on bike selection without videos like this to point out the good and bad with months of time on them. 👌

@curtc.6914 3 жыл бұрын

Your review of the fx was a game changer for me. You are the best at what you do. Props.

@mixalis6168 4 жыл бұрын

Yamaha are doing some good stuff now, road my mates WR450 2019 model, and wow, great bike !

@SierraRacingTeam 4 жыл бұрын

Agree. I rode one too last week and almost went to the dealer.

@dannuthals7045 4 жыл бұрын

Great review Kyle. I had the opp to ride this bike a few weeks ago next to my KTM and you nailed it. When we were down in the desert, it ran like an awesome close course race bike. When we then went up into the mountains with tight ST with rocks, it wasn’t awesome. For what it is worth, I put AXP skid plates on all my bikes and have loved them - so light, so durable, and they don’t vvvvviiiiibbbrrrate. Thanks for your awesome content. Can’t wait for your reviews of Sherco!!!

@stephenflynn4803 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in lock step with u on this bike, except for the stalling issue. I have yet to "flame out" or stall after 7hrs. Much different then the 2020 350xcf I used to have. The ktm flamed out constantly. The 250fx is SO good in fact, it has ended my quest to own every dirtbike ever manufactured, lol. It is simply the best dirtbike I've ever ridden.

@greym6436 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy the longterm thorough reviews. Your doing a great job🤘🏽

@elcincero321 4 жыл бұрын

There is always honesty on your videos. That's why I follow you.

@dylanhedges5634 4 жыл бұрын

7:30 Great point made!!! I have a 2015 and I relocated the relays as I felt they are too exposed (especially being close to the back wheel). Good to see Yammy fixing these little issues but also great seeing a reviewer picking up on these little things that matter to fussy owners (like me).

@rykerthompson9731 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review. Got me in a good mood this morning when I woke up.

@specializ20 4 жыл бұрын

That screen in the air box is not there the catch debris that could possibly fall into the intake path when the filter is out. It's a back fire screen.

@l.j.g7225 4 жыл бұрын

I really like how much time you spend with a bike before you give a review a lot of people don’t do that .

@toddmerriott6901 4 жыл бұрын

You look like a different rider on that bike! When I so the intro I thought it was someone else! Great rideing!

@krp6147 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video, would be nice to see a 2020 KTM 250 xc-f just to compare the two together or a 2020 Honda crf 250rx 😎👍

@DirtBikeChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Next bike up will be a Sherco 300 SE Factory.

@aidanvelthuis1267 4 жыл бұрын

Dirt Bike Channel can we see a crf250rx review if you ever get one?

@kylewilliams6349 4 жыл бұрын

My 19 crf250rx seems to be very similar to the yamaha wide cause gas tank feels like a rocket has mx gearing but its not horrible sometimes its hard to start but not in neutral stalls easy if you don't feather the clutch 4 stroke things its my first bike and ppl don't believe I've only riden 15 hours ever on a dirt bike

@mt1885 4 жыл бұрын

@@aidanvelthuis1267 They are aluminum frame tanks - KTM/Husky/Sherco/Beta/GasGas is where it is at!

@EvanACMedia 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Williams use punctuation, literally no one can read your comment

@King59630 Жыл бұрын

I agree with your observations and especially the fact that it’s more stable at higher speeds and not as fun to go slow on, YZ’s love speed and when you ride them you can tell they want to go fast and just aren’t made for slow technical riding. Anyone that judges them based on that criteria may as well call a fish inept due to its inability to climb a tree, it’s not built for that.

@frankkuhr2098 4 жыл бұрын

Love the “Oh Yess” made me laugh you are having to good off time on the Yamaha👍😎

@McNewMotoTech 2 жыл бұрын

That intro was amazing Kyle! good job bro! another great review! I have used your reviews, technical videos and tips often! Thanks a ton! even as a Motorcycle Mechanic of 15 years I get a lot out of your videos! THANKS AGAIN :)

@mikeraskin7319 4 жыл бұрын

I tried one on a Yamaha ride day at lacr. Lacr is a motocross track 20 miles north of Los Angeles. I currently have a 2015 wr250f that I modified primarily for Moto. I thought for sure I wanted to move up to a 450, but after riding the 2020 yz250fx I'm more confused than ever. That fx bike has so much snap and control compared to my 2015 wr250f even with the couple mods on it. I rode all the Yamaha's that day and this 250fx impressed me the most. I liked it a lot more than the yz. I believe do to the gearing. What I ended up doing was keeping my 2015 wr and buying a hardly used 2019 kx450. I figure 2 bikes would be better than the one 2020 yz250fx, but I still want the fx. I love the kx and the wr both, but the confidence the YZ 250 FX gave me makes me question if I did the right thing. My plan now is to spend some cash to try and make my wr as close to the 2020 yz250fx as possible I just don't think I can get it on par with the FX. Anyone have suggestions on what to do to get the wr more like that new FX

@jonathoncatterson8901 4 жыл бұрын

You wont get the same power what you do. I would sell both bikes and just trick out a 2020 yz250fx. My friend bought one and hes super happy with it. And I rode it and felt comfy immediately and faster and better in almost everyday. It's such a nice bike all around

@user-yn4ds6dj9t 2 жыл бұрын

Kyle thanks for the review! this dirtbike is my dream. In Russia, where I live, there are practically none. Official Yamaha dealers in Russia carry only YZ-F and WR-F. But there is an opportunity to buy used ones imported to Russia from Japan in Vladivostok. But unfortunately 3-4 dirtbikes per year are tracked on the Russian market. Unfortunately, I was late with my comment to be a contender to win this dirt bike. But it would be great if an ordinary guy from Russia received such a gift from the USA. It would just blow up KZfaq. YZ250F remains my dream.

@Stickers77 3 жыл бұрын

I like this guys attitude 🤙

@22YZ450FX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! I tested the 2022 YZ450fx instead of the WR450f because of this review and after 5mins on the bike I had to have it!

@elcincero321 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle, that FX is more that a cross country race bike than Enduro off road. This is why I believe Yamaha did not out hand guards either made those upgrades beneficial for hardcore off road.

@stevencarter3290 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. Looking forward to more! Whoever wins that should have a great time.

@bigpapapump8418 4 жыл бұрын

With the love you have for this bike, I seriously think the new WR might fill the void for you in the slow-down, creepy terrain and still handle the speed with that SSS fork....it could be the ultimate 4T..... Seriously, the Aussie reviewers (even Shane Watts) have been RAVING about the WR250F since 2018 and it's apparently NOT the watered-down bike it used to be. P.S. DBC HAS BECOME THE GO-TO FOR DIRT RIDERS! THANK YOU FOR THAT!

@craigduffy7879 4 жыл бұрын

I was just going to ask if you’ll be testing the WR. Any plans? Wondering if that will address some of the slow speed concerns.

@bigpapapump8418 4 жыл бұрын

@@craigduffy7879 True that! I've watched him on this thing all season thinking, "Dude, with the softer valving, radiator fan and hour meter (which I believe were KB's biggest gripes), the WR must be the best bike on the planet!" Shane Watts went on and on about the 2018 model when it came out.

@painsrides3616 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review Kyle. This further proves to me that for as much as I like and want to ride a 4 stoke, especially the Yamahas, they are just not the best choice for type of riding we have here in the NE.

@SierraRacingTeam 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video, Thanks. I have a 2018 and I love it, but lately I’ve been thinking about getting the 2020.

@AV8R_1 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking about this for my first off road bike. Been riding street bikes for more than 25 years but have only had quads and side-by-sides off road. thinking of a two wheeler. Thanks for the great review and info!

@Jack-jd6tj 4 жыл бұрын

Idm if I don’t win the bike or anything else your socks are great, they are the most comfortable things I’ve ever touched

@jetdr 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like this Bikes Gearing in the low end might be designed for East Coast Woods riding. GNCC style in tight single track. I like the 450 version

@hennomeyer3236 2 жыл бұрын

I dont agree with your complaint about the airfilter! The Yz250fx filter stays cleaner than other bikes and you can ride through deeper water!

@matiasmaldonado510 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, I have a 2021 250fx and and the filter doesn't get dirty, I check it frequently and I never find any leaves or small stuff stuck in there, just dust which is normal because that's what are filter are made for, I have no issues at all with the air filter.

@anthonysteckle5265 2 жыл бұрын

Correct me if I’m wrong, @ 14:38 he says it has a 5 speed trans. But these FX’s come w a 6speed…

@steveweilhart2359 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you do know the compression clickers for front forks are on the bottom of the fork legs - Rebound at the top of the forks - I have been Loving my 2021 FX250 - racing TORCS series out here in Texas have the cx Rekluse no stalling great at low speeds (scramble low speeds not hard enduro low speeds) it's so fun and fast won class first time out. Life long 2 stroke guy wanted a 4 stroke chose the yamaha fx250 over the sherco 300 4 stroke.

@jasonbentley3185 2 жыл бұрын

I am on my 2nd yz450fx and your right on stalls. I feel like it flames out. And it’s sucks at starting.

@RastaRider 3 жыл бұрын

15:33 Yes I put the heaviest available flywheel on my CRF450R from Trail Tech to avoid trail stalling and to calm the engine down a bit for the technical Florida sand walls we climb. Did that 2016 or so on my 2005 b4 Japan started building these wicked trail bikes! Cheers from Clearwater

@jamesmcwilliams3615 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! I love my 2020 250fx as well and agree with you! I’ve recently watched another review on our bikes (can’t remember channel, I’ll have to search.) and they found that the stock battery is underpowered for the bike and once replaced with a lithium the issue went away.

@hexhead5732 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle thanks for the review 👍 I’ve been looking at Husqvarna FC 250 they also seem to be cool bikes for that type of riding

@avz46 3 жыл бұрын

Grind down the steering stops!

@wipperwils2111 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I’d love a bake-off between this and the 450 stable-mate.

@coltonswindell689 3 жыл бұрын

I want to see this bike vs the crf250rx

@BlueDawnEnduro 4 жыл бұрын

I think your review is spot on. I have a 2015 I've been riding for 3-1/2 years and I agree with many of your observations on where improvements are needed. Especially the tendencies not wanting to make tighter technical turns. Since I like the slower technical terrain I prefer a softer map on this bike. But I also love the the snappy power above slow speeds, unlimited tractoring on hills, so long as its not a long sandy one. I plan to move onto a 2-stroke. Probably the TE300i 2020 or later. My buddies have them and they are amazing.

@mikeraskin7319 4 жыл бұрын

I currently have a 2015 wr250f that I put a couple mods on, removing the emissions, changing the ecu, a new fmf exhaust, removing all the electronics and lights. Anyways this 2020 yz250fx in my opinion is considerably better. It handles a ton better, the engine is much snappier and more usable. I think anyone who's been on the previous model will think it's light years better. If you get a chance to throw a leg over one, you might just want to keep with a Yamaha 4 stroke✌

@lj4543 4 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this channel thank you for the information your providing in all your videos,much help.

@SierraRacingTeam 4 жыл бұрын

The best channel for dirt bikes related reviews.

@BigDaveTALKS 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Spot on with the front forks beating you up at slow speeds. I have the ‘19 WR 450 F. I am 230 and didn’t have to worry about a revalve but, i am 14 out on the compression and 11 on the rebound. I think, this suspension will work better for us big guys😆👍. Oh good lawd you aren’t lieing about the hot start while in gear. I have the GYTR ECU & CCU added and with the custom maps it helps but, it still isn’t a quick start up if I don’t have the throttle in the ( barely cracked position)

@DirtBikeChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@jonathoncatterson8901 4 жыл бұрын

Yea I've just learned to put in neutral everytime I stop in my 19 450fx. Then it always starts right away. But in gear shes a biotch

@andrewspoto9378 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks. I am dreaming of owning this beauty. Great review.

@hoosiertrailrider 4 жыл бұрын

Very good concise review. You hit all the proper points. 👍👍

@RoughIronRehab 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I love the honesty and real down to earth review. I own a Wr250 and I’m very surprised to hear this bike has same gear ratio. and that from an early 2000’s bike like my 2001 WR to this one the gas tank and air box have completely swapped places.. I’m so surprised by how filled with junk that new style air box gets.Wow

@GopherFix 4 жыл бұрын

"Holy shizz balls" that's an awesome bike!!

@christobey4198 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review Kyle. I would love to see you review a 4 stroke made for more single track style riding instead of the racier GNCC style bikes. I think you would have a better time in technical stuff with one and could give a more fair comparison to the 2 strokes you prefer for this type of riding. That new KTM 350XCFW is out now!!

@Queue- 4 жыл бұрын

It's very interesting hearing your opinion on this bike compared to most that I've heard. I ride primarily four strokes and the big point that you had that I thought was interesting was that the bike doesn't have much low end torque. Compared to pretty much all of the other 4t's the Yamaha's have amazing low end, but for you coming from 2t's I can see where it is lacking there. You also said you can rev them to the moon, I've found that short shifting, on my YZ450F at least, works so much better than revving it out to the top of the RPM range. The Yamaha motor is so strong in the low to mid and kind of falls off up high compared to other 4t's. Overall very interesting to hear your perspective coming from primarily 2t's. I have also done some pretty technical riding on my YZ, and while I know a 2t would be better suited for it, I can't bring myself to switch. I feel like I have improved so much faster from riding my YZ on technical terrain than I did when I rode a 2t. And I love the dunes and nothing can match the power of a 450 in the sand haha.

@Queue- 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, I forgot about the starting part. If you upgrade the battery to one of the aftermarket options it starts up much easier, the stock batteries in these bikes are pretty garbage.

@BlueDawnEnduro 4 жыл бұрын

It flames out easily on steep and slow, or from dead stop if you pop clutch without enough throttle. Starting from a stop on a hill. you really have to rev and have clutch control to keep it alive. But above the lowest technical speeds, I agree it has endless tractoring power.

@jakedelp3219 4 жыл бұрын

What I did to help with some of the twitching off of idle and in first was just go up a tooth in the front. Was gonna change throttle tube but just changing the front sprocket made the world of a difference

@AndrewBrownVlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Howzit man, I'm currently on a 2010 yz250f. Pretty much 70% of the riding I do is technical enduro and I've been doing it on a motocross bike lol. I'm not wanting to get a 2-stroke enduro specialist bike as I'm a hobbiest, prefer 4-stroke and looking for a bike that can do a bit of everything. Would you recommend the yz250fx in your experience? Or maybe I should just learn to love 2-strokes😂?

@dirtrider11271 4 жыл бұрын

Love the review!! 22min went fast! 👌

@Bill1993YT 4 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you review the YZ250X in the future. Been a bike on my radar as a budget woods bike for a while.

@davidwalker888 4 жыл бұрын

Would like to see you get a new CRF250RX

@steves3830 4 жыл бұрын

I think they should have completely redone the WR instead of making a YZ Trail bike. If they combined some of the stuff in the WR like E start and bigger tank, w/ the power etc the YZ has.... winner.

@adamniswonger8015 4 жыл бұрын

They did. The 2020 WR250f is very similar to the 2020 Fx and got the same updates. I’m looking really closely at getting the WR. $8400 vs $10200 for an XCW 300 TPI... more like $8800 after buying the necessary components to use the tuning app in the states.

@BlueDawnEnduro 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. Why have two nearly identical bikes? I bought a '15 WR250F and basically converted it to a YZ with a few changes. So now its a FX with lights. They should focus on having one great enduro bike.

@Bazerker 4 жыл бұрын

One huge benefit i have found with the 250fx airbox is water crossings and wet races I have swamped my 19 300xcw tpi sixdays on a couple different occasions due to poor air box design water can come through the front edge of the cover I modified to correct but I shouldn't have to on a 11,000 bike. And I'm talking going fast through a foot plus of water will swamp these things.

@elcincero321 4 жыл бұрын

That bike sounds crispy and reallly rips

@jrchaus 4 жыл бұрын

The longer the review the better

@lukeleitis1079 2 жыл бұрын

not sure if this has been mentioned, in relation to the hot starting, Yamaha recommend a 1/10 throttle every time you start the bike. i tried this on a demo day and it worked a treat, in gear on hills. hot bike.

@Deadkind666 4 жыл бұрын

Great job on the review! Sounds like a fun bike

@gusgiesel 4 жыл бұрын

My 2016 WR450F is also awesome in 2nd gear and above medium-high speed stuff. Not so great in the 1st gear slow technical stuff, but I keep in mind it's a 450 plus I'm still tweaking and adjusting things here and there -- love the power tuner! As for debris in the air filter, I stuffed a couple pieces of open cell foam into the two forward intakes. This keeps everything clean inside and also helps muzzle some of the intake noise. I agree on the gearing changes needed, but my 1st gear is too fast and there is still that big gap between 2nd and 3rd. I also agree on the flywheel needing more mass, this would be extremely helpful since my 450 engine design is based on the YZ race bike. Granted my bike is 5 years old now so Yamaha may have addressed some of these issues since my 2016 was designed. But overall it's an awesome bike and Yamaha has really upped their game with design, development and "accessibility" in the last few years. Another great video, thanks Kyle.

@NickelStee1 4 жыл бұрын

Great comprehensive review thanks! I think I'd like to ride one for a few days before committing to a purchase though. I think Yamaha is still missing the market in terms of trail or enduro riders. The motorcycle lineup could use some solid reimagining; give us something more in line with what we want and compete against KTM / Husky For a better product 😄

@SierraRacingTeam 4 жыл бұрын

Last year I went to a Yamaha demo and after a couple laps I knew I wanted the 250FX. Found a good deal for a used one (2018) in like new condition with only 10 hrs and a few aftermarket parts. Been racing It in FL hare scramble serie and I absolutely love it.

@NickelStee1 4 жыл бұрын

@@SierraRacingTeam That's where that bike shines from what Kyle was saying too. Good luck man glad you're on a winner.

@elcincero321 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle, I believe when you said you have work it a little bit[dodge it] that's because of the amount of oil on forks from factory. Probably reducing .5 ml per fork would smooth out their heaviness a bit and give you that flexibility you felt is lacking.

@viperracing2889 2 жыл бұрын

Yamaha really knows how to make a pretty bike. I wish Sherco and Beta didn't make their bikes look like a warning sign. They are so tacky looking, some of them.

@michaelfranklin7156 4 жыл бұрын

I have been riding a 2019 YZ450FX for a year now and your review of the 250 really nailed it. My opinion of the 450 matches everything you said. A really good bike but a few improvements would make a big difference. Flame outs and slow starting are my biggest gripes. Will never match my 300 TE

@DirtBikeChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Yamaha made a good one here.

@jonathoncatterson8901 4 жыл бұрын

Do you think theres a map for these bikes that might help the flame out a bit better. Then we can be a bit more lazy with the clutch. And the forks work well for me but I'm 250 pounds. I still turned compression down. But rides like a caddy now

@Welsh-Trials-Enduro 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, would love to see a review of the new 2021 wr250f and yz125x, they look great!

@riodj80 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle, you need to get Strava and use it on the trails around your house (down by Soldier Pass shooting range)...there are a TON of segments out there, and a lot of really fast guys and put their times up there...its a great opportunity for you to see where you stand speed wise, without actually doing a race.

@1micYT 3 жыл бұрын

Did you review the 2020/2021 450FX yet?

@bobriley000444 3 жыл бұрын

you look super fast and controlled on that thing dude

@D4RTH_N4D3R 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you for all the great information.

@TurboClipsss 4 жыл бұрын

The starting part is the battery, if you get a lithium ion battery it will start much easier. Hope to win this bike soon!

@premixpeter1972 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle, Enjoyed your review. You previously reviewed Yamaha's YZ250X, which has remained unchanged since its release in 2016. A question I (and I'm sure MANY viewers have) is between the '16-'20 YZ250X and the '20 YZ250FX, which would you prefer if you could only have one? And why so? Thanks! -A YZ250X owner.

@jack_petersen_2005 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review, very helpful and really entertaining.

@adamniswonger8015 4 жыл бұрын

Need to try a WR250F. I want to see what the real differences are in valving, tune and gearing. I’m looking hard at them, but do do a lot of slow single track. Not very technical, but tight with some short steep hills. Can’t abide flameouts but think the WR could be what I’m looking for. Last bike was a ‘19 Beta 300rr and I know nothing will be as stall-proof as that bike.

@Trad-Am 4 жыл бұрын

Rekluse is really handy on 4 strokes, although the clutch pull is heavier, and you lose some feel. Wouldn't do it on a 2 stroke though, it's just for the easy stalls.

@donniemcfarland3160 3 жыл бұрын

Have a 2014 wr450 it’s rock solid reliable. However it’s heavy and I like to ride technical single track. So I think a KTM 300 fi will be my next bike.