2021 Vital MX 250 Shootout

Which is our pick for the best 2021 250cc motocross bike? It's Shootout time between the 2021 Honda CRF250R, Husqvarna FC 250, Kawasaki KX250, KTM 250 SX-F, and Yamaha YZ250F. Unfortunately, the Suzuki RM-Z250 was omitted because the unchanged 2021 model was not in the country at the moment. However, we still had a stacked field of bikes for our 2021 Vital MX 250 Shootout, so take a seat, click play, and enjoy.

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[seanpotter]

When 250f bikes came out first 2003/2004 some were far far better then others then slowly but surely they started catching up with eachother. Performance reliability etc... Literally just pick a color these days . It's a great thing really

[sonyahowison]

Where was Suzuki. Everyone knows the bike hasn't changed but should still be included. And Gas Gas as well it's a new generation bike

[philipwurm]

It’s so crazy how to get a lil bit of performance change out of your bike back in the day the minimum was changing sprockets, reed valves, exhaust system and potentially much more work.
Now you hit a button on your cell phone and the bikes performs
maybe it’s just me but that is insane! And quite impressive...!!

[nickestes]

I’d absolutely kill to be able to say, “gotta couple long days ahead...so let’s get to the track and get to work.”🤯😳😳 Good on ya guys though. Deserved. 👍

[michaeltrower]

They are all great bikes it's mostly personal preference

[ChuckChrome]

Great test as usual and nice that it is recognized that none of these bikes are going to hold a rider back. Amazing how good bikes are these days. As an old guy approaching 50 I can remember the days where there used to be bikes that genuinely stunk. Now pick your color and have fun. My KTM 150 is like a works bike compared to anything I was running back then and more fun to ride as well.

[markmagness]

They should start doing shootouts on east coast tracks too and see how they handle softer, deeper, perhaps rougher tracks...

[landontrombley]

It all comes down to personal preference. I’ve ridden two strokes all my life so the Honda was the best bike for me, and personally it feels very fast still. The suspension is great, and it feels very nimble. Great bike

[jimmygritz]

Man U wish someone would do a woods bike shoot around

[aidenmiller]

Comment section
10% "talking about review"
90% "Suzuki who?"

[RadioReprised]

I remember when they tested in Dirt Bike and posted LAP bike would get rave reviews and then they would see the time and it stunk! In Moto, lap times DO matter and the ''Feel'' of a Bike may be great but if it is slow around the Track is that the one to pick? Depends if you ride for fun or compete.

[levincantwell]

Shoutout to you guys, you make my life way easier find out more on the bikes with pros!!

[joshguitar]

rode my buddy’s yz250f and his crf250r. Still would pick my rmz250 any day. turns amazing and has good power.

[jeremiahlewis]

I cannot believe you guys got Ferrandis to review the YZ!! Hahahaha

[davidklimmek]

Im between Kawi & Yamaha for my next 250. Tho KTM & Gas Gas are intriguing. Closest dealer to me has Honda/Kawi/Suzuki. Getting new bike in 2wks! - NH Ohio

[tyllerhicksmx]

Mike Sleeter said himself that a ktm 125 is faster than the Honda 250. Apparently those things are slow I think they might be sugar coating. But he did say everything else was amazing

[shoefly]

"We are going to beat around the bush and tell you pointless pros and cons that balance themselves out about each bike. Ultimately we will leave you with no answer, still wondering which bike works for you."

[chickentuber]

Thanks for this shootout format, very helpful. One thing- It would be nice if you listed the testers names in the vid description. But great job, guys!

[christuttle]

Great review guys!
I’m getting a new bike this month
Going with the Yamaha!
Thanks guys

[watchmykicksllc]

12:39 man o man... its just something about that yz blue!