WHY? Yamaha XT250 Dual Sport Motorcycle

My story of why I choose a 250cc motorcycle for my next adventure rig. Where I live and what type of adventures I enjoy is a natural fit for a dual sport motor bike.

[RickRose]

I'm 57, and the XT is my first off-road bike. Having a blast with it. Thanks for the nice footage.

[maxcactus]

The XT250 is an excellent and SANE choice for a super reliable fun bike when you're mature enough to subtract your ego from the equation! If you want speed, power, bragging rights etc, it's probably not the bike for you. If you want to go virtually anywhere and have fun doing it, it's one of the best investments you can make. Loved the video! The scenery was fantastic!

[lovingmylifeasIage]

I've had mine for 7 years and own several other bikes but I ride the XT almost everyday. It is the greatest for running errands around town. I get more thumbs ups then any of my other bikes with the XT. I just love it. Fire roads, exploring and camping perfect.

[NaturesTicket]

Nice video, I went through the same process. Owned 15 bikes in my lifetime and in 2007 got a KLR also and found the same thing, too heavy and too tall. Got a 2021 xt250 last year and really happy with it. Great first bike and great last bike, I am 54 and do the same dirt road riding as you, perfect steed for that type of riding.

[ladytradiej]

I was an Aussie backpacker back in the '80's and lived in Aspen for a few years in '85, '86, '87, '88. Used to go to the thermal pool, Hanging lake, seadooing in Ruedi Reservoir and my favourite riverboarding on the roaring fork river. sorry to bore you with that but you made me remember the great times I had there....
Back in Australia now, 58 years old and just started riding a motorbike, managed to get a 2019 xt250 with only 1, 400 k's on it.... 870 miles on it. I paid too much for it but like you said, they're really hard to find. It looks brand new. Went on my first dirt bike ride last Saturday, loved it. I can say I'm a bit addicted. Thanks for the video, it was nice to go back to the '80's listening to your story took me back to my time in Aspen, what I can remember of it' (there was a lot of partying) haha. I chose the xt250 because of the seat height, I'm 5'6", the larger tank, they're light, and they're made in Japan I think. Thanks again. Enjoy.

[lucasjillson]

I just bought a brand new one, my first bike ever. I was looking at the Honda crf300's, but then I sat on one, I'm 5'10ish but lost my toes due to frostbite years ago and it was painfully tall, the Yamaha just fit way better. Where I live in Maine seems similar to what you ride, a lot of dirt roads and we have a decent ATV trail system. Thank you for confirming my decision to buy this bike.

[Creation]

I purchased my 2021 xt250 used as well at 1400m. The seller had to drive over 200+ miles to Alamosa to pick up the bike. I'm glad it's mine now! Thanks for sharing.

[tonyblonie]

I had the same year KLR and did the same mods. I sold it 2 years ago and bought a used 2014 XT250 and love it.

[DirtRidera]

I use to have a KLR as well and am looking into getting an xt250, good video 👍

[jeffanderson]

I love my XT250 (had a 225 and wanted to upgrade to EFI). Wish it was better suited for highway but it's absolutely perfect for around town and semi gnarly off road.

[lonememe]

Thanks for the video! My use case is similar, height is similar (I'm a little shorter), and same state! I have a honda cb500x as my first bike, but the thought of wrangling 450 lbs off road is too much now that I know better, and I think the XT250 is perfect for me. Going to keep an eye out but thanks for the video!

[Propelled]

Bought a KLX250 and had the suspension tuned and lowered 2”. Lowered the gearing on it. Perfect trail bike.

[robertstewart]

I was on the hunt for an XT 250 here in North Georgia. None available. I found a CRF300L in Chattanooga. Your right about the seat height.

[docmadhattan]

Those are some beautiful landscapes man. Try not to take it for granted!

[phil]

Much respect for the weight thing. Once you ride a truly light, easy to handle bike, nothing is better. I'm thinking of a used VStrom 1000 but the height and weight are hilarious. I'd rather have a bike that doesn't want to stomp my guts in every time I ride it. I had a TS250L Suzuki two stroke enduro forty years ago. Man, those were great times. Fun bike.

[dannyzwahlen]

I sure enjoy my XT 250 also. I just wish I had bought it sooner when I lived in Colorado.
But now I live is Southern Utah and there’s plenty of good trail riding here.

[devingarrett]

i lucked out and found mine during the pandemic at the dealership new. they had only 2. so i didnt hesitate. i spent months picking it out online. watching videos, reading reviews etc...

[jjacoby]

Pro tip: spray some rubber coating ($3-4 at Lowe's/Home Depot) on those mirror balls to prevent them from vibrating out of place. Nice bike!

[Re-Booter]

I've had oodles of bikes, sold my Ducati Multistrada 1200S GT (regretfully), had a Chonda Hawk 250 I put 3500 miles on, traded straight across for a -91 KLR250 (Project bike I later sold) then I found the granddaddy of Dual Sports, and -83 Honda XL600R 33'' seat heigh, I'm 5'7'' with 32'' inseam. So far it's my best dual sport bike despite being 40 years old and kick start only.

[fredwarner]

i have a 2009 and it has custom paint job and then signed by the GOAT Ricky Carmichael, love plus got a 2018 jeep