Forgot how GOOD?? | 2024 YZ250X Ride Review

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Konnor and I were invited out to South Carolina in February for the YZ450FX, YZ250X, and YZ125X off road media ride. We spent a couple of days riding dirt bikes and having a great time. In this video, we will talk about the YZ250X, and why you might want to try one of these things. Thanks to Yamaha for the opportunity!

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[pyrostwistedride]

My stepson had a KX85, and my 225lb butt was clocked at 60MPH on it. Then he stepped up to a steel framed YZ125, and I swear the front tire had been filled with helium. One day, I hope to graduate from my starter bike, a 2022 KLX300R, to a 2stroke. As a 43 year old just getting to know dirtbike life, I really enjoy this channel.

[badgerbait]

Owned the YZ250X. Have also owned a KTM, Honda, Suzuki and a Beta. Went back and purchased a 2024 YZ250X. Love the simplicity and RELIABILITY! I'm glad they haven't changed the bike!

[seansigmon]

I am 48 yrs old weigh 205 and I ride a 2020 yz125x and I love it. Bike handles great and enough power for me. The suspension is way to soft for me on a motocross track but perfect in the woods. Highly recommended Yamaha's X models.

[GQ-wzit]

Great perspective, sometimes you forget about the type of bikes you grew up riding and it’s fun we can still buy them new.

[patrickgiles]

I have a 2019 X and absolutely love it. It is such a fun bike to ride, just leaves you replaying the ride in your head for days after.

[jonathanseigle]

Even without the auto start and the TBI I have been on rides with so many KTMs and huskies that have broke down from all the new stuff they added. Sometimes the new stuff isn’t better.

[jakic]

My 2017 YZ250X is the best bike iv ever ridden and has never let me down. Im never selling it because im honestly in love with it

[JPXOR]

Love my '23 YZ250x. It could use some updates like E start and a lighting set up from the factory. but fantastic bike overall

[bmdbigfeet]

When they E-start it, update the frame and all the other stuff, they'll take away the bikes biggest advantage : value. Yamaha sells every one of the X models. These bikes are all over the place because its thousands less than a Euro bike. Mx Action said it best" innovation is overrated " .98 % of riders will never know the difference in the frame. It worked good in 06 and it still works good now. I came off a KTM. I didn't miss the hydraulic clutch. The YZ clutch has light pull and great feel. Won't lie, I do miss the E start but the bike starts so easily it's not a deal killer. Suspension is the reason I'm still on my 16. I've had alot of bikes since 1986 and this one(yzx) is by far my favorite.

[jonsainsbury]

Setup
-Apex Head
-Apex jetting chart
-GYTR Yamaha flywheel
-14/51 gearing
-Set sag /make small adjustments to suspension settings

[zm]

The 250X are great bikes, but I think its time is up. Point and case, I snagged a 2023 EC250 for 8300 otd last year. Zero issues, and for tight woods I think its hard to beat, although my buddy with an '05 250X still smokes me. Thanks for the review.

[wva_trucks]

This video is what I needed! Picking one up this week!! Getting back into bikes.

[Natedoc]

I have an 04 YZ250 and an 06... both absolutely still rip and are so fun to ride. My next bike will likely be a new YZ250x

[matthutson]

I really like my 23 250x. Pulls my 220lbs all over Colorado with a lectron!

[jeremysmit]

I am nearing 60 and bought a 2024 in November last year to race in our local GNCC series in the vets class here in South Africa. It is an absolutely brilliant bike! And I am leaving it stock. It is good enough.

[chaddbettencourt]

I just hit the desert yesterday with my yz250f have been looking to get a 250 2 stroke for awhile and I think my time is up on the 250f. I’m 32 and have rode my whole life. I love my bike but I feel like an old man thanks to the kids. I’m really liking the reviews on the 250x

[jezrocha]

Thanks for doing this video, Kyle. I haven't been watching much of your content for a long time, but this is great! (I have a 250x)

[taketh]

Seems like a good vet bike. (As you mention as I wrote it) 67 yr old, used to race a Honda elsinore250 back in the day. Currently thrash a drz400s. Looking for a solid, value bike I can work on to go to the track. This may be it.

[ottokirk]

HITLIS offers a smooth no hit powerband kit for tour power valve. Makes it electric smooth. More power below mid hit. More control for mild to wild climbs.

[TheDaltonmichaels]

IMO, it just needs a e-start. i never had an X but i had on 07 that i essentially built into an X before the X existed. there was literally nowhere the bike didn't perform well. i didnt sell it until last year in exchange for a 300 GG

The only reason i went to a gasgas 300 was for electric start. i also got the GG because i wanted the non composite sub frame, linkage rear, and spring front fork. (aka as close as i could get to replicating a YZ lol) fuel injection i feel is an added benefit, but as someone who grew up riding carbed bikes and turns his own wrenches i could easily live with out FI and separate fuel/oil tanks. but.... cant live with out e start now days. a few years ago i would have never noticed. Everyone was riding kickstart bikes too. but when your riding super knarly stuff and everyone around you is just pushing a button and taking back off and your trying to re start a dropped or stalled bike in a tricky spot you realize quickly how much more effort and time its taking you. effort being the major factor.


if yamaha announces they are putting on a E-start, ill sell my gasgas and go back as soon as my order is reserved.