I've got a 2015 250fx. I love it. I'm not saying it is better than the CRF but I will never go beck to kicking, and no kickstand. I've got 150 trouble free hours on mine to date. Love your videos!
Had a 2003 ktm 200exc and my best time on my practice loop was 9mjn24 second. Replaced it with a bone stock 2005 yz250f, no handguards, Mx suspension, no clicker adjustments, brand new and beat my best time. I became a 4 stroke believer many moons ago in back in the woods of South Carolina on my practice track circa 2005.
Virtual tie... both very capable. Over a 2 hr race though, I am sure the e start on the Yamaha and easier power delivery would win the day. Have the Honda 'a suspension set up for woods though......the new 2020 fx looks like a large step up on the older bikes though.....fun stuff though to contemplate . We all just need to win the lottery...lol
Yes definitely! Although, it still messing around with mine to get it right. As soon as I feel it’s video worthy I’ll post it. Let me know if you have any questions on what I have done so far.
dont quote me on it but i think the 250fx lost the kickstart add on option for 2020. it updated to the current yz250f engine. that sucks because id definitely want that kickstart backup in case the battery died or something
Did you play with the map switch, if the Yamaha has, I know it is programmable with phone app? As soon as my 16' Beta 300 RR sells I am going for the Beta 390 or 430 race edition and put the street lights on.
@@coloradosupermoto8046 Thanks I was wondering because I have thought of the 250 FX and 450FX as my next bike. I like the suspension but now the Beta race edition has the KYB's and I am very impressed with my Beta's reliability I am moving toward the 390 race edition.
A comparison to the HONDA CRF250RX would be great. If you put Race Tech gold valves in and re-valve it will make your Honda so much better. Showa suspension is fantastic.
Brandon Bates yea it really got me thinking about suspension . Been on race techs website the last few days. Debating pulling the trigger on a complete suspension.
@@GladiusJon I have done several bike. A YZ250F, CRF450R, and an RM250. I did both front and back including spring recommendations. The suspension was so much improved for offroad on all, and another wonderful result is completely learning how to service/modify forks and shocks. I have no affiliation with Race Tech, just an enduro/harescramble guy who learned that proper suspension is so important to how good a bike can be.
I have a 2019 CRF250RX and the suspension feels perfect. I did change the rear spring for a heavier spring rate but I have no intentions of modifying it.
Brandon Bates Do you think it’s worth selling the R and getting an Rx for the new engine / electric start? I’m in a position that I can, and the original plan was to sell the R and get the Beta 390.
@@GladiusJon Im a guy who was dead set on a Beta 390 until I rode it. I really loved the engine, but it wore me out quick in NJ singletrack. If you like your Honda I'd go for the RX, but the Yamaha is tough to beat with 2020s being more narrow, lighter, and the power tuner built in. Im actually picking one up very soon.
@@GladiusJon I'm 18 and about 5"8 180lbs I have always rode utility and trail quads do you think a crf250r would be a good beginner bike for me or do I need to go smaller?
He bought it because his Ktm 250 kept breaking. So he wanted a back up bike. But it seems he’s slowly falling in love with it, and now has become his main bike.
@@GladiusJon Good to know. I'm gonna sell one of my 450's (YZF/CRF), and pick up a smoother and lighter woods bike that can still do an occasional mx track. I had narrowed it down to the YZ250FX and the KTM 250 XCF.
I have owned alot of different bikes over the years ktm husqvarna etc. And my new 2020 yz250fx is an amazing bike.. only gripe is it's a little hard starting and no kick start
As a tech that has mapped a few I love the Yamaha app you can custom toon as an owner study maps that others have if you like his mapping start there it can get just as violent as a Honda its programmed to lean factory I recommend playing with the app you wont regret it
@@GladiusJon yeah I'm from south Africa can't afford gold valves etc so stock std the fx is really really hard to beat for the type of riding we both do👍🏻👍🏻
Yamaha‘s are just the best bikes out there!
Kade Foster nope Honda’s are but yamahas are a close second
I ride a CRF450R now ,and stock it was tuff it ride in the woods. I did add a flywheel weight, and had it revalved , and that helped a lot.
I've got a 2015 250fx. I love it. I'm not saying it is better than the CRF but I will never go beck to kicking, and no kickstand. I've got 150 trouble free hours on mine to date. Love your videos!
Had a 2003 ktm 200exc and my best time on my practice loop was 9mjn24 second. Replaced it with a bone stock 2005 yz250f, no handguards, Mx suspension, no clicker adjustments, brand new and beat my best time. I became a 4 stroke believer many moons ago in back in the woods of South Carolina on my practice track circa 2005.
Steve seems like a pretty smart guy with that YZ250FX.
You should do another vid with the DR200 on the extended track layout.
I like the punch on a throttle😊👍. A lot of guys just like a smooth and easy.
It would be sweet to see which you thought was better. The CRF 250 RX 2020 ,or the newer YZ250FX 2020
Had a WR250 liked it on trails
How does the yz250fx compare to the beta 350rr race edition?
I like Steve's bike! He must be pretty tall, it looks like a small bike under him.
Virtual tie... both very capable. Over a 2 hr race though, I am sure the e start on the Yamaha and easier power delivery would win the day. Have the Honda 'a suspension set up for woods though......the new 2020 fx looks like a large step up on the older bikes though.....fun stuff though to contemplate . We all just need to win the lottery...lol
Agree! I was really shocked to see that photo finish.. I’m looking at the 2020 FX changes now, looks awesome!
I have a KTM but have had Yamahas. Alot of people talk about how easy the Yamahas are easy to get used to.
Can you do a how to to video on how to soften the suspension on the Crf250r
Yes definitely! Although, it still messing around with mine to get it right. As soon as I feel it’s video worthy I’ll post it. Let me know if you have any questions on what I have done so far.
dont quote me on it but i think the 250fx lost the kickstart add on option for 2020. it updated to the current yz250f engine. that sucks because id definitely want that kickstart backup in case the battery died or something
Did you play with the map switch, if the Yamaha has, I know it is programmable with phone app? As soon as my 16' Beta 300 RR sells I am going for the Beta 390 or 430 race edition and put the street lights on.
I did not get a chance to. Steve has said there was a map called “The grunt”. I was hoping to try it next time he’s over.
The tuner app works for the 19 250f and the 20 250fx
@@coloradosupermoto8046 Thanks I was wondering because I have thought of the 250 FX and 450FX as my next bike. I like the suspension but now the Beta race edition has the KYB's and I am very impressed with my Beta's reliability I am moving toward the 390 race edition.
The CRF250RX is pretty sweet.
A comparison to the HONDA CRF250RX would be great. If you put Race Tech gold valves in and re-valve it will make your Honda so much better. Showa suspension is fantastic.
Brandon Bates yea it really got me thinking about suspension . Been on race techs website the last few days. Debating pulling the trigger on a complete suspension.
@@GladiusJon I have done several bike. A YZ250F, CRF450R, and an RM250. I did both front and back including spring recommendations. The suspension was so much improved for offroad on all, and another wonderful result is completely learning how to service/modify forks and shocks. I have no affiliation with Race Tech, just an enduro/harescramble guy who learned that proper suspension is so important to how good a bike can be.
I have a 2019 CRF250RX and the suspension feels perfect. I did change the rear spring for a heavier spring rate but I have no intentions of modifying it.
Brandon Bates Do you think it’s worth selling the R and getting an Rx for the new engine / electric start? I’m in a position that I can, and the original plan was to sell the R and get the Beta 390.
@@GladiusJon Im a guy who was dead set on a Beta 390 until I rode it. I really loved the engine, but it wore me out quick in NJ singletrack. If you like your Honda I'd go for the RX, but the Yamaha is tough to beat with 2020s being more narrow, lighter, and the power tuner built in. Im actually picking one up very soon.
What's up with the crazy angle on the hand guard?
mikez104 no idea haha.
@@GladiusJon I'm 18 and about 5"8 180lbs I have always rode utility and trail quads do you think a crf250r would be a good beginner bike for me or do I need to go smaller?
@@coltonswindell689 I think you'd be fine... just don't go for a 450 lol
Hey, didn't Steve have the KTM 250 XCF ? What happened to that? FX better?
He bought it because his Ktm 250 kept breaking. So he wanted a back up bike. But it seems he’s slowly falling in love with it, and now has become his main bike.
@@GladiusJon Good to know. I'm gonna sell one of my 450's (YZF/CRF), and pick up a smoother and lighter woods bike that can still do an occasional mx track. I had narrowed it down to the YZ250FX and the KTM 250 XCF.
I have owned alot of different bikes over the years ktm husqvarna etc. And my new 2020 yz250fx is an amazing bike.. only gripe is it's a little hard starting and no kick start
BEN W I heard the new 2020 you need to get it reflashed or something?
@@Captain250FX oh really? Thx will have to look into that..
@@Captain250FX what year is yours
@@zestooo6932 2018
@@Captain250FX Ayyy I got a 2018 a few weeks ago. Any tips?
As a tech that has mapped a few I love the Yamaha app you can custom toon as an owner study maps that others have if you like his mapping start there it can get just as violent as a Honda its programmed to lean factory I recommend playing with the app you wont regret it
The Yamaha would be the better bike no matter what because of the gearing and power delivery
Yes you can’t beat the Yamaha gearing. Actually the tighter the trail gets the more that the wide ratio shines!
a 250RX would be the equivalent Honda.
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Yamaha is bulletproof...... Kyb hard to beat std... I own a fx♥️♥️
Anthony Holder KYB is awesome!
@@GladiusJon yeah I'm from south Africa can't afford gold valves etc so stock std the fx is really really hard to beat for the type of riding we both do👍🏻👍🏻
I also have the 18FX! All day baby!!