I am looking at getting a KT250. I like good value for money, and not looking at this bike because it is half the price as the main brands, but if it is a good value for the price. any bike can have issues as you ride it. Overall, what do you think of this bike and do you think it is worth buying vs the main brands if you had to buy a new bike again? I have seen some videos and know that it will actually climb pretty well, and i understand that it may not make the peak power as the main brands. But no one really talks about the suspension or other parts that may fail outside of normal issues from crashing or hitting rocks.
Hey thanks for commenting. I think the KT250 is a great option for the price point. Most of the issues i have encountered were caused by damage on the trail, not doing pre ride checks, incorrect aftermarket parts. The only issue my KT has is the power valve seems to get stuck in the closed position. It seems like the servo motor over rotates it for some reason. It does not seem to be a common issue though. If you are planning to ride rocks i would advise getting a shift shat brace, as they tend to bend, causing shifting issues. Link for shift shaft brace: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005281871212.html?gatewayAdapt=isr2glo Link for engine covers: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006618591892.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.143b6c09igvMQu&browser_id=1a5200b2617f426f9226803d6c77a3fa&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=vqrvhljtpwcawaee18fa1267b9cbb38fcb11df687c&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21ZAR%21364.95%21215.32%21%21%21145.00%2185.55%21%402101e06117163956091083585e31a2%2112000037840264084%21sea%21ZA%210%21AB&isseo=y&algo_pvid=dcc3f1fb-a01a-424a-90f5-0d30e281a7db&_universallink=1&m_page_id=vqrvhljtpwcawaee18fa1267b9cbb38fcb11df687c The suspension is pretty good, its mostly based on showa suspension. There is a issue with the forks where a seal on the inner chamber fails then the forks sag a bit, but any decent suspension shop should be able to fix it when it eventually gives out. With different reeds and a gpx/ktm 200 pipe the bike runs well, i am able to keep up with any 250/300/350 on the trails. In technical terrain you just have to load the flywheel a bit more and work the clutch. The e-start is also super reliable, i have only had to kick the bike a couple of times when i left the ignition on and drained the battery. Lastly the motor is based on the yamaha wr200/dt230 platform so if you dont want to use chinese parts you can maintain the bike with yamaha parts. After heatseizing my bike i rebuilt the top end with wiseco/yamaha parts.
Sounds to me like the jetting might be a bit lean, some more fuel should sort out your farting issue. Does it struggle to start with the choke pulled? You can adjust the air screw (turn in to allow more fuel flow) or you can put in a larger pilot jet.
This was great fun to watch! Good job on the trail and land looks amazing over there! Cheers!
Thanks, i appreciate you watching and leaving a comment🤙🏼
Holy Smoke - this was BEAST Mode, no wild Animal left😮😮😮
*no animals were harmed in the making of this video😂
Nice guys, missed you for a while, keep them coming
Welcome back and Thanks for watching🤙🏼
Another Lekker video Bru , good fun on the 2 smokers .
Always a good time, we were wrecked from the trail work though. Work/ride ratio is more that depicted😂
Great video!
Thanks for watching🤙🏼
I could ride those twisties all day. Zane, you can’t park there! 😂
They are great fun and a killer workout. One day when you ready for the long drive you should come out.
I am looking at getting a KT250. I like good value for money, and not looking at this bike because it is half the price as the main brands, but if it is a good value for the price. any bike can have issues as you ride it. Overall, what do you think of this bike and do you think it is worth buying vs the main brands if you had to buy a new bike again? I have seen some videos and know that it will actually climb pretty well, and i understand that it may not make the peak power as the main brands. But no one really talks about the suspension or other parts that may fail outside of normal issues from crashing or hitting rocks.
Hey thanks for commenting.
I think the KT250 is a great option for the price point. Most of the issues i have encountered were caused by damage on the trail, not doing pre ride checks, incorrect aftermarket parts.
The only issue my KT has is the power valve seems to get stuck in the closed position. It seems like the servo motor over rotates it for some reason. It does not seem to be a common issue though.
If you are planning to ride rocks i would advise getting a shift shat brace, as they tend to bend, causing shifting issues.
Link for shift shaft brace:
www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005281871212.html?gatewayAdapt=isr2glo
Link for engine covers:
www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006618591892.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.143b6c09igvMQu&browser_id=1a5200b2617f426f9226803d6c77a3fa&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=vqrvhljtpwcawaee18fa1267b9cbb38fcb11df687c&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21ZAR%21364.95%21215.32%21%21%21145.00%2185.55%21%402101e06117163956091083585e31a2%2112000037840264084%21sea%21ZA%210%21AB&isseo=y&algo_pvid=dcc3f1fb-a01a-424a-90f5-0d30e281a7db&_universallink=1&m_page_id=vqrvhljtpwcawaee18fa1267b9cbb38fcb11df687c
The suspension is pretty good, its mostly based on showa suspension. There is a issue with the forks where a seal on the inner chamber fails then the forks sag a bit, but any decent suspension shop should be able to fix it when it eventually gives out.
With different reeds and a gpx/ktm 200 pipe the bike runs well, i am able to keep up with any 250/300/350 on the trails. In technical terrain you just have to load the flywheel a bit more and work the clutch.
The e-start is also super reliable, i have only had to kick the bike a couple of times when i left the ignition on and drained the battery.
Lastly the motor is based on the yamaha wr200/dt230 platform so if you dont want to use chinese parts you can maintain the bike with yamaha parts. After heatseizing my bike i rebuilt the top end with wiseco/yamaha parts.
I have a kayo kt 250 having a hard time starting and sound like a farting noise coming from the pipe while trying to start. Any suggestions?
Sounds to me like the jetting might be a bit lean, some more fuel should sort out your farting issue.
Does it struggle to start with the choke pulled?
You can adjust the air screw (turn in to allow more fuel flow) or you can put in a larger pilot jet.
@@MudAndDustMoto yes it struggles to start with the choke on and i have to give it some gas to start