Which Two-Stroke is Best For You? 2024 Yamaha YZ125X Vs. YZ250X TESTED

#motocross #offroad #sports
The 2024 YZ125X and YZ250X are Yamaha's cross-country-specific two-stroke models. They both come with 18-inch rear wheels, softer suspension settings, kickstands, and off-road-specific engine tuning. Yes, the engines are based on the YZ125 and YZ250 motocross models, but the power valves are both different for the off-road models and the YZ250X has a wide-ratio five-speed transmission. In this video, Josh Mosiman rides the 2024 Yamaha YZ125X and YZ250X models in Union, South Carolina, at Randy Hawkins' 1100-acre facility on some true GNCC-style tracks and trails.

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[rustbucket]

Need a lap time battle. X vs motocross versions on a MX track and then X vs motocross version on a woods course.

[michaelledoux]

I bought the YZ250x 2023 last December, I use to race CZ'z back in the day. If you could see my face riding the 250 there is the biggest smile. I have retired my CRF450R. At 71 years young I'm back in the saddle again!

[STFCompound]

Absolutely love seeing the Offroad tests.
As a AA/pro Offroad rider, the 250X is an amazing bike. I’ve been racing one for years. Adding a Suzuki triple tapered needle in the carb makes the power even more smooth and linear off the bottom end.

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[Sleepy.Time.]

thank you Yamaha for continuing to produce and improve your 2 stroke line

[GOATbro_Australia]

I really enjoyed this vid, so thank you. Just from watching, the YZ125 seems to win out in the FUN category for sure. It will be very interesting to see how Yamaha continues to evolve these bikes in the coming years. Thanks again.

[drewhogarty]

I wanna see Josh take on a off-road career

[oliverdurgen]

i really hope people buy these bikes. we need more bikes like these. 125's are a no brainer to keep new people coming in to the sport...

[davidgrunklee]

What about vibration on the 250x vs austrian 2stk?

[macroevolve]

Yamaha is the only one of the Big Four that makes a full size 2-stroke. I wish there was a KX125 or CR125. I wonder why Honda doesn't

[cornecoetzee]

What is the main difference between the 2023 yz250x and the 2024 yz250x?

[nicolasayer]

Have a 450fx but adding a 125x to the stable. Next would be a 250x and I'm done 😝. Love the simplicity and reliability of these X models. My KTM 300 can stay on the scrap heap.

[AdventureAwaits]

Had a yz250 but sold it and got a newer yz125. It is my favorite bike and ive owned wr's, xr's, Drz's, ect.

[barkeep]

Is it the compression ratio or more the jetting that makes these bikes harder to stall?

[sarahdell]

I’ve ridden both of these bikes in stock and modified forms. Adding the Apex head is night and day.

[eadonbrosky]

I can't decide which model to go with, I like the graphics and performance of the yz250 (50th anniversary) but I want to be able to go slow in the woods when I need too. Not to mention I wouldn't mind a street legal dirt bike which I guess would be a WR model? Would you guys test that model lineup?

[MrPoppshot]

It’s like a cheat code once you learn to master the clutch on a 125.

[jabec]

Was 2024 the first year they update the transmission for the 250x? Or did they change that a few years back?

[TheRossillini]

Def think the 125’s have the best 2 stroke sound

[babyymclovinn]

For someone with no experience on a motorcycle, which is best to learn on, yz125 or yz250 ?

[SpeedDemonExpress]

So the 125 and 125x have the same transmission gearing?