2020 YZ250FX vs YZ250F (Track & Trail with the Yamaha 250s)

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@TheCarlejoseph 4 жыл бұрын

The FX seems like the perfect bike for most riders.

@charliesteel3261 3 жыл бұрын

@Syver Bertilrud why not?

@dane4097 3 жыл бұрын

wr250f for me

@rogermty1971 2 ай бұрын

Wr250f is even better for enduro

@NeocRacer697 4 жыл бұрын

5:43 *sneeze* “CORONA” lmfao

@ColdPizzaKilla 3 жыл бұрын

Came here for this comment 😂

@bryman868 3 жыл бұрын

Omg 😂😂😂 the way he said it 😂😂

@jeffries1232 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video .Answers all of the questions i had . Thank you for the video and getting to the point .You literally love both bikes,but split the main differences between the two.

@dirtbiketv1 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@SamSneedle 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with the video. I was looking for a new bike for my father and I to mess with during this corona time and we ended up with the FX. Originally, we were looking for the Honda 250RX but they were gone. We managed to find a Yamaha dealer a little ways away and decided we’d give the FX a shot. So far we really love the bike. I’ve already thrown an FMF 4.1 on it to solve the spark arrestor issue and it’s great. The bike is really well rounded and I can say to anyone who is on the fence that you won’t be disappointed.

@coskier1969 9 ай бұрын

Jay, thanks. I love your videos.

@spencerclark2269 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I love these Yamaha’s and this both are really great bikes. Just gotta save up enough to buy both 😂

@jjmckay6man1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Jay! Thanks for sharing the differences and your experiences riding both. JJ

@dirtbiketv1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Tocco609 2 жыл бұрын

Always have the videos I'm lookin for, I think I'm going fx!

@benroberts5541 3 жыл бұрын

I ride a 2019 YZ250FX on tight , technical trails. Mostly low to medium speeds. Bought it new last April. Absolutely love it for this type of riding!

@dirtbiketv1 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@jackjohnston1019 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate looking at buying a 19 are there any negatives

@rodjbosch 2 жыл бұрын

@@jackjohnston1019 is I have a 17....Not a 19 but pretty much the same bike. I ride Rocky mountain single track here in Alberta and do laps around a motocross track as well. There's only a couple of nit picks for me. Weight....you feel it picking the bike up. It's loud.....ktm off roaders stock seem much quieter. Jerky throttle at low speeds....some guys have a big issue with this,I don't tend to notice much. Honestly the bike has amazing power,can lug very well,has amazing suspension, starts better than most 4 strokes I've owned. I bought the 250fx for a smoking deal with 2hrs on it....and it has exceeded my expectations.

@zenon84 Жыл бұрын

@@rodjbosch You answered my concern, weight. Went with the 250f cause its so light compared to the fx.

@my-max-media7621 3 жыл бұрын

Should have done a side by side drag race or at least compare speed in each gear sise by side. Would love to see that

@rochellestanley9532 Жыл бұрын

Loving my 22’ 250fx 💯

@adamniswonger8015 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you’d go the whole way and grab the WR250F as well. It seems like the WR with the ECU is exactly the same as the FX except for the suspension valving and the silencer(which is too damn loud on the FX for lots of places). I’m interested in one for strictly trail riding but unsure if it will feel good enough to stray from the 2T. I had a Beta 300rr and am leaning towards the 300tpi’s but am curious about the WR.

@katherineboyanova5972 3 жыл бұрын

The x also has a reserve and will turn off when you're low on fuel so you'll know you're on reserve and have to refuel soon

@adamdyment9732 4 жыл бұрын

On the topic of spark arrestors... have you guys ever fabbed spark arrestors? Thatd be a good video. Obviously not usfs rated but if it works... a lot of time it just has to pass the ol' stick test anyway. We, the poors, would appreciate it.

@TroyMX135 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video Jay! Waiting for my local shop to have the 21s. Anybody know where all the 11 pound weight difference comes from? F234 Fx 245 pounds. Kick stand, .6 gallon larger tank (with fuel - aprox 3.6 pounds), 18" tire account for the 11 pounds? Thanks again for a great vid

@maen7321 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Where’s this place/trails. Do you have to pay to use it? Thanks.

@chriscardoza9785 3 жыл бұрын

How about the wr 250f and l know they are all different bikes but wr is more for trails l think than the other two are much closer together so l was just wondering which one you pick if this was wr or fx models?

@Dylan44Frisch 3 жыл бұрын

bless you

@ironthumb3048 4 жыл бұрын

Fisch Makes a spark arrestor that will fit any bike with a round exhaust for $80 and installs easily.

@wildyzbill6054 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate! I'm awaiting delivery of a 2021 YZ 250FX and have been looking high and low for an arrestor to avoid having to buy a $400 slip-on pipe. Appreciate you commenting on this issue.

@offroadtvoz3637 4 жыл бұрын

You could buy a wr 250f exhaust

@mohamedjemsheedjezailmarik562 3 жыл бұрын

Cough (corona)I’m dying😂

@joeshawley1626 4 жыл бұрын

Almost pulled the trigger on the FX.. Went with the Honda 250RX due to ergonomics for me...

@aperdue100 3 жыл бұрын

where can you buy the maps from?

@jimbo4203 4 жыл бұрын

For me the 6 speed is the only way to go for offroad, have had 3 yz250f s . Several crfs and ktms. And the most fun one offroad was the ktm ,just of the 6 speed letting you have way more top end speed

@dirtbiketv1 4 жыл бұрын

For sure

@Eastern_SA 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure why Yamaha didn’t put 6 speed transmission in WR 250 & 450!!

@JMast Жыл бұрын

So would his be better for trail riding? Than the regular f

@MXJEFF94 4 жыл бұрын

Jay I believe a few companies make a 'spark arrestor.' Fastway makes one for $150 on Rocky mountain. You don't have to buy an FMF slip on for the 250FX...now if you own a KTM/ Husky, then you are screwed and have to spend $500 on a slip on because the Fastway does not fit in the muffler (from experience).

@gpaull2 4 жыл бұрын

Desert Dog - I have a Fastway spark arrestor on my 2018 YZ250fx and my 2018 250xcw. Fit was perfect on both.

@goon.1 Жыл бұрын

@@gpaull2 there’s a fisch moto one that is universal fit for any of the silencers that have a circle hole coming out the end and it’s only 80

@cadendowland2369 3 жыл бұрын

wow nice video! which one do you would be better for sand dunes?

@dirtbiketv1 3 жыл бұрын

Both!

@lmtada 3 жыл бұрын

Good video. Thank You. Are the kayaba SSS forks on both bikes? Yz250F has the SSS, not sure about the FX? Those best forks.

@my-max-media7621 3 жыл бұрын

Both have same SSS. The difference is in shim stacks and spring rate.

@ceeelokone827 Ай бұрын

Just purchased a 2024 yz 250fx straight out the showroom floor

@jingr42_81 3 жыл бұрын

So, which one is faster?

@billb295 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay did you guys do the same review for the YZ450F and FX?

@dirtbiketv1 3 жыл бұрын

No -- not much of a 450 guy-- but results are very similar - If your into only Moto go YZ and if your 80% off road and trails etc go with the FX -- they are good bikes- -just a lot of bike :-)

@roemblexe96 Жыл бұрын

Awesome review got it till we nailed down. There’s one point if you want a 19 inch tire I mean wheel then run a little larger tire. You got all best both worlds FX hook s up and does this job. She’s got all the capabilities that transmission is awesome . The YZFX power allows the bike to feel like limbo and attacks everything it hits. I will never trade my YZ for a KTM. awesome.

@Captain250FX 4 жыл бұрын

FX all day!

@20beersago75 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review! Do you think a 5’8” 180lb person could flat foot the FX? If not, could they comfortably get a foot down if needed on sketchy trail sections?

@dirtbiketv1 3 жыл бұрын

Not flat footed but you should be good.

@smooth_speed13 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 5 ‘ 9.5” 210lbs and barely teetering on my tippy toes it’s a very tall bike... I’m considering lowering mine ...

@motosporttouring 3 жыл бұрын

ReACH 4 iT! ProDucTioNs don’t lower it. Take it to a shop and have the seat shaved. Lowering it messes with the geometry and handling. My buddy has to lower all his bikes and he doesn’t like the feel of lowering link. Makes it feel like it’s dragging a little.

@mecalpsha4473 4 жыл бұрын

Does the FX have a lighting coil? - like the WR where one can add a light?

@Captain250FX 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does! My 18 FX HAS HEADLIGHT, taillight and brake light. Plenty of juice!

@gpaull2 4 жыл бұрын

Is the 2020 seat height any lower? My biggest complaint with my 2018 is the ludicrously high seat height. Lexx and Fastway both make nice end cap spark arrestors.

@dirtbiketv1 4 жыл бұрын

Yes

@KUSIMUK 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 2019 Yz250f on the trails, I think I’d love the fx more but I heard it’s sluggish ?

@dieselmech7227 2 жыл бұрын

You running stock gearing? Just curious, I also have a Yz250f (2015)

@willhowe3070 2 жыл бұрын

i straight up don’t have the money right now to get an fx. so i was thinking of getting an older 250f and slowly adding fx components to it. do you think this is a viable option if you’re short on funds?

@dirtbiketv1 2 жыл бұрын

Email Jay directly with questions. Contact info in About tab

@fattie2550 Жыл бұрын

Jay, why do these Yamahas have trouble starting when they are warm and in gear? Any fixes for this?

@dirtbiketv1 Жыл бұрын

If it doest start in 2 seconds then stop and try again-- but I have heard Yamaha has ECU updates -- you might ask your dealer.

@Beavertrkr Жыл бұрын

So witch one makes a nube look like a pro on the MX track? My 17 year old son is 6'2", 230 Lbs.

@dirtbiketv1 Жыл бұрын

Email me-- contact info in About tab and bio on instagram

@fattie2550 Жыл бұрын

If you were just trail riding would you get the 250FX or WR250F?

@dirtbiketv1 Жыл бұрын

For me FX --but if want the headlight and other features of the WR then its a great option

@saraclark8966 4 жыл бұрын

Too fast for me. Nice job on the video.

@mymotheris4sale 3 жыл бұрын

lol 5: 44 coronia lol

@LifeWideOpen780 4 жыл бұрын

Are you telling me you can tell the difference between a 18 and a 19 inch rear wheel on the track?

@dirtbiketv1 4 жыл бұрын

Not really- more better MX options in 19" but the 18inch is almost better on the track for most dudes that are not pro speed.

@LifeWideOpen780 4 жыл бұрын

@@dirtbiketv1 thanks for always replying

@Eastern_SA 4 жыл бұрын

How is the FX different from WR250?

@dirtbiketv1 4 жыл бұрын

FX is faster first of all-- WR will take more mods to make more aggressive with ECU etc--WR has better lighting output from Stator-

@nappy3299 4 жыл бұрын

I’m 5”5 will I fit on this bike? And so do I have to tippie toe

@dirtbiketv1 4 жыл бұрын

I am 5 6.5 :-). and I am on tippy toes on about any bike-- work on skills and be ok.

@my-max-media7621 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 5-5, 55.75yrs old (lol) and love my new used YZ250F. Tippi-toe is going to be the case with any big bike.

@ryanbell4952 4 жыл бұрын

I WISH THEY WOULD SELL THE FX IN EUROPE!!!

@302mustanggt8 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had some of the bikes they only sell in Europe like the Klx450

@melvinloza4577 3 жыл бұрын

Are they reliable

@dirtbiketv1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@johnnyjohnson2942 3 жыл бұрын

Moto=F , off road=FX Been racing off-road for 40 yrs cant understand what the problem is here, How good is a F1 car at Baja?? How good is a trophy truck at a road course???.