I have the 2021 WR250F in Australia , our WR's come with the WIFI and programmable ECU stock ! I have fitted a YZ250FX exhaust and a Rekluse CX Radius auto clutch with a Left hand rear brake master cylinder. One more tip , add a 2021 YZ250F airbox boot = Rocketship !!!!
@@wisetoad the YZ only has the air box boot at the moment. $178 Au for the boot , cheap bolt on upgrade. One more thing, I have just installed a Bosch electric water pump the same as Star Yamaha has on the MX bikes . 1.5 hp gain and quicker response.
I see a lot of comments regarding the weight of the bike and personally if a few pounds is a deal breaker then maybe this bike isn't for you. I haven't had any weight issues with this bike and find it change of pace from my YZ250 T2. My primary use for my 21 WR250F has been singletrack and it has been very controllable once I remapped the GYTR comp ECU. It is a great all around bike for both the track and trails.
Adding the gytr ecu and the wifi unit is life changing. Turn that ignition timing way down for no more snap, drop all values in the fuel map -4 for better fuel economy and wow, what a machine. Never selling my 2020!
The WR is not their race bike and the TTR is not their trail bike. The WR is their enduro bike . The FX is their race bike The ttr is their "learner" bike.... which could be called a trail bike I presume, but most avid grownups who trail ride will graduate to a wr. Race bike is a weird term, because most of us dont race, we ride. Taken a little to literal.
Unless we can agree that Yamaha has no "enthusiast trail bike" and we are all forced to ride these jerky and overpowered Yamaha's on single track if we want to stay team blue. In that case I would agree with you, and I accidentally attempted to make a WR a tight single track trail bike a time or two.
Great review and consistent with my findings on my 21 model. Will be going with Rekluse CX and left hand rear brake for the reasons you stated and my riding style. Competition ECU is a significant improvement too.
We are waiting on the ECU and a couple of other things. Definitely looking forward to getting this bike dialed in. It's a great platform to start from.
Gytr ecu and removing the airbox and exhaust restriction makes a huge difference on this bike. Add the ccu and using the power tuner app will tame the throttle or make it as aggressive as needed.
Bingo! Anyone watching this review, interested in the bike should come over to ThumperTalk forums. Theres a lot of information on the bike. Note that the bike specs vary between markets too. ECU and CCU upgrades pretty much made this an FX with a head/tail light and softer suspension. Difference will be the FX will have the MX pipe without a spark arrestor and be louder.
Cool info! De-tuned is correct from a test ride.. AND HEAVY! Holly crap , my wife’s 2022 Gas Gas EX 250 with a street legal kit and light tips the scale at 219 pounds (real pounds). It rips! Has multiple tune modes with traction control. I think Yamaha is still a few years behind but making strides. The Yam is crazy heavy however. This review helped us make a better selection, so thanks for the time to make this review!! .
Glad it was helpful. The best bike in the world is the bike that you have. Yamaha does have some pro. And there is a path to making it a much more capable bike. But the KTM brands are doing a better job out of the box.
@@Fontainebleauify Real meaning KTM measures the bikes accurately opposed the the Japanese machines, from owning a bazillion race bikes. I measured empty fluids on a scale. Gas is all the same and all the factories reference empty. The reference was for the EX modeling being ightweight, and giving the option so the user can install superior aftermarket LED street legal options versus the bulky heavy KTM DOT systems, or worse yet the heavy Japanese lighting systems. But now I have acutally had a little time on the WR250F, and despite the motor, the bike does feel very heavy. Between a KTM/GasGas/Husky 350F and 450F. If fact, when you cut the motor, the bike really feels like a 450F. For the weight it works against the great motor. Really noticed it in sandy stuff.
I appreciate you taking the time to explain the differences between categories of bikes, what with YZ motocross, YZ cross country, and WR cross country.
You bought the superior bike. All the expensive upgrades to to the Yammy still will not match the Husky. Trying to get the wife to sign off off on a Gas gas EC 300. The price.......
@@johnnyrebellion8672 try telling her it's not just a motorcycle. you're going to die someday and at least one time in your life you want to buy the best of the best and then you know you will have to get her what she wants but that's okay too.
Thank you for doing this review. This is one of the motorcycles I'm very interested in. You did mention some challenges in tighter, technical terrain.... What changes would you recommend in these conditions outside of a Rekluse (if I didn't want to go there...)? Do you think a remap of the ECU or a Vortex would make a significant difference? Also, do you think a gearing change is worth doing for tighter more technical trails? If so, what would you do? It would be interesting to see you and/or a couple of riders compare lap times at a motocross track on this (WR 250F) versus the YZ250F motocross bike. I'm pretty sure the motocrosser would be quicker, but would be interested to see HOW much faster in seconds per lap. I ride trails 85% of the time, track the remainder. The other bike I'm looking at is the 250FX...... Really appreciate the content. Looking forward to your next one.
The YZ would stomp the WR. It wouldn't even be close. The WR has a lot of what the YZ has as a foundation, but the motor package is way way off the mark. The suspension is the first thing we are going to do. We are having Race Tech re-valve and re-spring the forks and shock to make them more plush and progressive. Of course we will do the airbox and gut the exhaust. From there we will play around with some gearing changes, a Rekluse clutch and possibly a Yoshimura exhaust to find the best combination for us. Oh... and the ECU will also be a part of that testing.
If you end up buying this bike. I highly recommend doing the competition ecu right away. It takes care of stalling issues and unleashes so much power. Especially on the low end. This allows you to “uncork” the bike. Taking restrictions out of air box and exhaust. Also comes with shorter throttle stop screw. Was amazed first time I rode mine after doing this.
I am 5'7" 145lbs and looking for my first dirtbike . I only have experiences with motorcycles and 4wheelers. I was a little concerned about the weight, but looking at my old motorcycle (ninja) it weighed 304 lbs which eases my mind a bit 😊
Does this bike has the same need for rebuilding top ends often like the motorcross bike? This is my concern with going with the wr or the fx since they are based on the motorcross bike.
My brother is about the same size is you. Had 450's forever. Decided to get a yz 250fx, and always thought he would need a big bore kit, but he didn't. He said it always had power when twisting the throttle and said it was the most fun bike he's ever had. I have a 2015 250fx and absolutely love it. I go trail riding in Colorado mostly. I think you would only want the WR if you wanted to convert to dual sport or want to go night riding.
The KTM ecosystem definitely has the weight factor figured out. Once we dug into the WR we were able to pull a little weight out of it and getting the suspension tuned really helped it feel like a lighter bike when riding it. But still....
Probably the WR450F. We found that the 450 was actually a more trail-able bike from the factory. The 250 was set up more like an MX bike and needed more work and $ to get it dialed in.
@@shawnmcgrath4631 I agree a ton. If you ridden street the 450 should be good. They are lighter. Snappier. I’m going back to dirt also. Trying to get my kids a good hobby.
The short answer is yes. However, you will want to work on the suspension so that it works properly. You will want to change the gearing up. And you will probably want to explore some modifications to uncork it a bit. It will get you around and it will be fun for sure. Will it win any races with you... probably not.
I'm about 230 lbs and this bike would haul me up steep, 1 mile sand trails. This was just with basic uncorking. My comp kit came in and I installed it, wow! Still waiting for my ccu/wifi unit. Suspension will be a must for most people with any new bike.
Yamaha is rated first for reliability. However I’d say Honda dirtbikes tie for first. Then Suzuki and Kawasaki tied for second / third. Anything else costs alot more and breaks a lot more. KTM. Husqvarna, etc. Even at 300 pounds a 250f will be enough power. It’s different than an atf. Bikes weigh less. Geared different. I weighed 274 and am down to 232. Still losing. Even if I was 274 I’d consider a 250f. Not a two stroke. Desert riding flat or dunes? I wouldn’t necessarily get a MX dirtbike for that. Maybe even a dual sport. If you have experience - even a little - a Yamaha tenere 700 would even be amazing. Or a Honda crf300 dual sport. Then you’d be road legal. Be safe.
How does this compare to the KTM/Husky 250F? I have ZERO interest in a motocross bike. I only ride East coast tight single track. Am I better off with a Euro bike?
I have a 2019 WR250F, slightly softer but similar suspension design. It is frankly terrible in rocky, wooded singletrack. Suspension stock is super harsh regardless of how I set it and the overly responsive throttle also makes it a pain without constantly being on the clutch.
The KTM/Husqy 250F is definitely a more refined offroad machine right out of the box. Better suspension for sure and more grunt. The WR has everything but it takes a lot more work to unlock it and make it as good. We are working on developing our WR into what we need it to be and will make a follow up video. Parts availability is slowing us down though.
Thank you for the response. Would something like a G2 throttle tamer help with the twitchy throttle? Btw, love your review on latest TPI 2Ts. They sound great
What if you ARE a big dude (276 lbs). Is a 300 TPI the only way to go? I will probably not do alot of technical stuff, but it would be nice to have a bike that can do everything. I'm a lower-intermediate level rider though, so I also want something that won't drop me on my ass as soon as it's a bit slippery.
Yes, as in slightly simpler internals from the full race bread YZ and not as progressive. But in this case, they still have it set up too stiff for offroad riding.
It definitely would be. In stock form it is pretty mellow, but has the potential to become more aggressive with some simple modifications as you become a better rider.
@@kevinoneil6032 yes that's what i read too. For 2022, a model that would normally get a red sticker will only be eligible for title only and no sticker, which will confine the model to track/closed course competition only. You won't be able to ride at lake Silverwood, Ocotillo Wells, Dumont/Glamis, etc. Unless the model comes from the factory "green sticker" (which is a very small amount), you're stuck at the track. Models 2021 and older will be eligible for stickers and after 2025 will be able to ride year round. I had a deposit on a 2022 YZ250X but took it back because of this new law. So now I'm looking at used bikes. CA is bullying the power sports industry and the manufacturers are going to feel the pinch.
I just realized you asked about both model years. I got lucky. I put a deposit on either an YZFX or WRF. I was second in line for both. The WR showed up first and the first in line couldn't qualify for financing. It's now in my garage and being ridden as much as possible. Have you tried asking your dealer to find a current model year and see if they can do a dealer trade?
@@kevinoneil6032 yes I tried but they said no because they couldn't transfer non-CA bikes. I called DMV in Sacramento and they said I can't register out of state 2 stroke dirt bikes for a red sticker, so I'm s.o.l. I have no choice but to find a used one. Sucks because it took me years to save up money for a down payment and now I can't get the bike I want because of this stupid law.
I’m just very disappointed that they cost so much, nearly 15k just to have a lot of fun, the pricing is a complete ripoff I just want them to be 12k that’s understandable but 15k isn’t in my eyes
I have the 2021 WR250F in Australia , our WR's come with the WIFI and programmable ECU stock ! I have fitted a YZ250FX exhaust and a Rekluse CX Radius auto clutch with a Left hand rear brake master cylinder.
One more tip , add a 2021 YZ250F airbox boot = Rocketship !!!!
Sounds like a solid set-up. We will look at some of those bits for sure. Thanks for watching.
So you can change the airbox boot too, I though the Aussie bikes were completely uncorked
@@wisetoad the YZ only has the air box boot at the moment. $178 Au for the boot , cheap bolt on upgrade. One more thing, I have just installed a Bosch electric water pump the same as Star Yamaha has on the MX bikes . 1.5 hp gain and quicker response.
@@adzythepwcblokeinaustralia5467 cool! Do you have a part number for that water pump?
I see a lot of comments regarding the weight of the bike and personally if a few pounds is a deal breaker then maybe this bike isn't for you. I haven't had any weight issues with this bike and find it change of pace from my YZ250 T2. My primary use for my 21 WR250F has been singletrack and it has been very controllable once I remapped the GYTR comp ECU. It is a great all around bike for both the track and trails.
Once we modified the suspension and the ECU, it was an excellent machine. Weight was not a big concern.
Adding the gytr ecu and the wifi unit is life changing. Turn that ignition timing way down for no more snap, drop all values in the fuel map -4 for better fuel economy and wow, what a machine. Never selling my 2020!
We are looking into that for sure.
How much is that unit?
@@tieoneon1614 The ecu is a $160ish and the wifi com unit is $300
Will the wifi unit work with a 19yz250fx? I bought the tuner but wifi would be sweet.
@@bpdines1 you can use the Yamaha power tuner, but i think 2020 was the first year they made wifi available
The WR is a Enduro Race bike, Yamaha's Trail bike line is the TTR.
The WR is not their race bike and the TTR is not their trail bike.
The WR is their enduro bike .
The FX is their race bike
The ttr is their "learner" bike.... which could be called a trail bike I presume, but most avid grownups who trail ride will graduate to a wr.
Race bike is a weird term, because most of us dont race, we ride. Taken a little to literal.
Unless we can agree that Yamaha has no "enthusiast trail bike" and we are all forced to ride these jerky and overpowered Yamaha's on single track if we want to stay team blue. In that case I would agree with you, and I accidentally attempted to make a WR a tight single track trail bike a time or two.
Great review and consistent with my findings on my 21 model. Will be going with Rekluse CX and left hand rear brake for the reasons you stated and my riding style. Competition ECU is a significant improvement too.
We are waiting on the ECU and a couple of other things. Definitely looking forward to getting this bike dialed in. It's a great platform to start from.
No need for a Rekluse on these bikes.
Gytr ecu and removing the airbox and exhaust restriction makes a huge difference on this bike. Add the ccu and using the power tuner app will tame the throttle or make it as aggressive as needed.
Bingo! Anyone watching this review, interested in the bike should come over to ThumperTalk forums. Theres a lot of information on the bike. Note that the bike specs vary between markets too. ECU and CCU upgrades pretty much made this an FX with a head/tail light and softer suspension. Difference will be the FX will have the MX pipe without a spark arrestor and be louder.
Cool info! De-tuned is correct from a test ride.. AND HEAVY! Holly crap , my wife’s 2022 Gas Gas EX 250 with a street legal kit and light tips the scale at 219 pounds (real pounds). It rips! Has multiple tune modes with traction control. I think Yamaha is still a few years behind but making strides. The Yam is crazy heavy however. This review helped us make a better selection, so thanks for the time to make this review!! .
Glad it was helpful. The best bike in the world is the bike that you have. Yamaha does have some pro. And there is a path to making it a much more capable bike. But the KTM brands are doing a better job out of the box.
Gas gas ex250 way heavier than 219. Fill the tank and out it on a a scale.. probably 237 plus... yz250fx 245
@@Fontainebleauify Real meaning KTM measures the bikes accurately opposed the the Japanese machines, from owning a bazillion race bikes. I measured empty fluids on a scale. Gas is all the same and all the factories reference empty. The reference was for the EX modeling being ightweight, and giving the option so the user can install superior aftermarket LED street legal options versus the bulky heavy KTM DOT systems, or worse yet the heavy Japanese lighting systems. But now I have acutally had a little time on the WR250F, and despite the motor, the bike does feel very heavy. Between a KTM/GasGas/Husky 350F and 450F. If fact, when you cut the motor, the bike really feels like a 450F. For the weight it works against the great motor. Really noticed it in sandy stuff.
@@parkcitymacs Yamaha lists wet weight full fuel.
I appreciate you taking the time to explain the differences between categories of bikes, what with YZ motocross, YZ cross country, and WR cross country.
Glad we could share some knowledge. We appreciate you watching.
Wanted one early on but yamaha would not deal, so I got a deal on a TE 300i-21
Also an excellent bike. Enjoy it and thank you for watching.
You bought the superior bike. All the expensive upgrades to to the Yammy still will not match the Husky. Trying to get the wife to sign off off on a Gas gas EC 300. The price.......
@@johnnyrebellion8672 try telling her it's not just a motorcycle. you're going to die someday and at least one time in your life you want to buy the best of the best and then you know you will have to get her what she wants but that's okay too.
Mr Booth!!! Long Time!!
Boothy is the man. Thanks for watching.
there's like a 3 month wait for it in my country....they told me it should be arriving in August 😒
Motorcycle production is way behind and availability is a problem globally. Hopefully this winter, we will start seeing things come back around.
I’ve been interested in this bike but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one at a dealer by me.
It's been pretty hard to come by a lot of the more popular models lately.
It took me 2 months to find one within 2 hours of me. Called and put a deposit on it. Drove there that weekend.
Outstanding. You are going to love it.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE first 22 miles have been great. Was surprised how nimble the WR is.
I would love to make this bike a duel sport
Yes! We have discussed doing just that as a project too.
Doesnt have gearing for road,not enough power,way tall,typically these converted MX bikes the piston doesnt last that long.
Trust the the exhaust ain’t quite take out the 2 baffles and blockers and it’ll scream
That's next.
Thank you for doing this review. This is one of the motorcycles I'm very interested in. You did mention some challenges in tighter, technical terrain.... What changes would you recommend in these conditions outside of a Rekluse (if I didn't want to go there...)? Do you think a remap of the ECU or a Vortex would make a significant difference? Also, do you think a gearing change is worth doing for tighter more technical trails? If so, what would you do? It would be interesting to see you and/or a couple of riders compare lap times at a motocross track on this (WR 250F) versus the YZ250F motocross bike. I'm pretty sure the motocrosser would be quicker, but would be interested to see HOW much faster in seconds per lap. I ride trails 85% of the time, track the remainder. The other bike I'm looking at is the 250FX...... Really appreciate the content. Looking forward to your next one.
competition kit ECU + FMF Q4 exhaust, that's it!
The YZ would stomp the WR. It wouldn't even be close. The WR has a lot of what the YZ has as a foundation, but the motor package is way way off the mark.
The suspension is the first thing we are going to do. We are having Race Tech re-valve and re-spring the forks and shock to make them more plush and progressive. Of course we will do the airbox and gut the exhaust. From there we will play around with some gearing changes, a Rekluse clutch and possibly a Yoshimura exhaust to find the best combination for us. Oh... and the ECU will also be a part of that testing.
If you end up buying this bike. I highly recommend doing the competition ecu right away. It takes care of stalling issues and unleashes so much power. Especially on the low end. This allows you to “uncork” the bike. Taking restrictions out of air box and exhaust. Also comes with shorter throttle stop screw.
Was amazed first time I rode mine after doing this.
If your going to modify the stock suspension anyways.. better off getting the fx and spending 85 on the gytr fan... fewer mods
@@adler819 or just buy a KTM 250 excf and call it done....no need to modify anything!
THANKS ! TAKE CARE..
Thank you
I am 5'7" 145lbs and looking for my first dirtbike . I only have experiences with motorcycles and 4wheelers. I was a little concerned about the weight, but looking at my old motorcycle (ninja) it weighed 304 lbs which eases my mind a bit 😊
Get a honda CRF250f
Does this bike has the same need for rebuilding top ends often like the motorcross bike? This is my concern with going with the wr or the fx since they are based on the motorcross bike.
I’d say no
great review for a guy coming off the street to a dirt bike
Street to a dirtbike?
For just trail riding and no racing. Would you choose a YZ250FX or the WR250F? 6’4” and 175 pound rider.
My brother is about the same size is you. Had 450's forever. Decided to get a yz 250fx, and always thought he would need a big bore kit, but he didn't. He said it always had power when twisting the throttle and said it was the most fun bike he's ever had. I have a 2015 250fx and absolutely love it. I go trail riding in Colorado mostly. I think you would only want the WR if you wanted to convert to dual sport or want to go night riding.
More Adam Booth please.
You got it! Thank you for watching.
Both yams n hondas are gr8 bikes but for some reason they cant get the weight evan close to the ktm s. Sadly
The KTM ecosystem definitely has the weight factor figured out. Once we dug into the WR we were able to pull a little weight out of it and getting the suspension tuned really helped it feel like a lighter bike when riding it. But still....
As someone who is 6’5 230lbs would you recommend the WR250 or WE450 for a first trail bike?
Probably the WR450F. We found that the 450 was actually a more trail-able bike from the factory. The 250 was set up more like an MX bike and needed more work and $ to get it dialed in.
Do you have riding experience ?
@@americandude3825 only street, I’ve ridden motorcycles for 10yr. Street riding is getting too dangerous switching to dirt.
@@shawnmcgrath4631 I agree a ton. If you ridden street the 450 should be good. They are lighter. Snappier.
I’m going back to dirt also. Trying to get my kids a good hobby.
Hi. I am 6'-0" and 240 pounds. Would this WR-250 have enough power for my weight? Thanks.
The short answer is yes. However, you will want to work on the suspension so that it works properly. You will want to change the gearing up. And you will probably want to explore some modifications to uncork it a bit. It will get you around and it will be fun for sure. Will it win any races with you... probably not.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Thank you for your answer. Sounds like the YZ250X might be a better choice for me?
We can't argue that. It's definitely more capable out fo the box.
I'm about 230 lbs and this bike would haul me up steep, 1 mile sand trails. This was just with basic uncorking. My comp kit came in and I installed it, wow! Still waiting for my ccu/wifi unit.
Suspension will be a must for most people with any new bike.
Do you have any dirtbike recommendations for someone at 297 lbs? Mainly ride in the desert. Used to be 310 but Im going down still
get a WR 250 or YZ 250, or any 250 really or 300 trail bike
@@gango5040 oh okay! Do you think a crf450x would be to much?
@@alfonsos.9862 Honda don’t have the 6th speed. Also my Yamaha has a lot of torque down low to were you can’t even stall it going slow
A KTM 500excf 👌🏼
Yamaha is rated first for reliability.
However I’d say Honda dirtbikes tie for first.
Then Suzuki and Kawasaki tied for second / third.
Anything else costs alot more and breaks a lot more. KTM. Husqvarna, etc.
Even at 300 pounds a 250f will be enough power. It’s different than an atf. Bikes weigh less. Geared different.
I weighed 274 and am down to 232. Still losing.
Even if I was 274 I’d consider a 250f. Not a two stroke.
Desert riding flat or dunes? I wouldn’t necessarily get a MX dirtbike for that. Maybe even a dual sport. If you have experience - even a little - a Yamaha tenere 700 would even be amazing. Or a Honda crf300 dual sport.
Then you’d be road legal.
Be safe.
Will they come out in the dual sport config? WR250R?
We have not heard of such a possibility... but you never know.
Isn't it on the website?
You can definitely use it on road but not for highways at high revs for long periods. You can tune it differently using the app also
How does this compare to the KTM/Husky 250F? I have ZERO interest in a motocross bike. I only ride East coast tight single track. Am I better off with a Euro bike?
I have a 2019 WR250F, slightly softer but similar suspension design. It is frankly terrible in rocky, wooded singletrack. Suspension stock is super harsh regardless of how I set it and the overly responsive throttle also makes it a pain without constantly being on the clutch.
The KTM/Husqy 250F is definitely a more refined offroad machine right out of the box. Better suspension for sure and more grunt. The WR has everything but it takes a lot more work to unlock it and make it as good. We are working on developing our WR into what we need it to be and will make a follow up video. Parts availability is slowing us down though.
Thank you for the response.
Would something like a G2 throttle tamer help with the twitchy throttle?
Btw, love your review on latest TPI 2Ts. They sound great
We haven't tried a G2 Throttle tamer. It really just needs a better gearing setup, get the air box and exhaust modified and the ECU changed up.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE and revalving/respringing if you plan to ride in rocks or technical singletrack often.
What if you ARE a big dude (276 lbs). Is a 300 TPI the only way to go? I will probably not do alot of technical stuff, but it would be nice to have a bike that can do everything. I'm a lower-intermediate level rider though, so I also want something that won't drop me on my ass as soon as it's a bit slippery.
The 300 will certainly offer you some advantages. You are going to have to really ride the WR for it to work well for you.
“Detuned” suspension? 🤨
Yes, as in slightly simpler internals from the full race bread YZ and not as progressive. But in this case, they still have it set up too stiff for offroad riding.
Wow..🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍
Thank you for watching.
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FLY is a great partner! Thank you for watching.
Is this bike reliable as a crf250f
Probably more reliable. Yamaha build quality is top of the heap.
Is this a good first bike?
It definitely would be. In stock form it is pretty mellow, but has the potential to become more aggressive with some simple modifications as you become a better rider.
Put a recluse in it.
It's on the list.
At 5' 8", can I ride this with confidence?
Yes, we think so. That's how tall Adam in this video is and so is Brandon one of the other guys at Upshift. It's fine.
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE great! Thank you so much for the reply. Can't wait till I have time to walk into a dealership!
Does anyone know if the 2021 or 2022 WR450F is green sticker eligible in CA?
That's a great question and we don't know for certain. I would call your local (CA) dealer to be sure.
It is not green sticker. It will be in 2025.
@@kevinoneil6032 yes that's what i read too. For 2022, a model that would normally get a red sticker will only be eligible for title only and no sticker, which will confine the model to track/closed course competition only. You won't be able to ride at lake Silverwood, Ocotillo Wells, Dumont/Glamis, etc. Unless the model comes from the factory "green sticker" (which is a very small amount), you're stuck at the track. Models 2021 and older will be eligible for stickers and after 2025 will be able to ride year round.
I had a deposit on a 2022 YZ250X but took it back because of this new law. So now I'm looking at used bikes. CA is bullying the power sports industry and the manufacturers are going to feel the pinch.
I just realized you asked about both model years.
I got lucky. I put a deposit on either an YZFX or WRF. I was second in line for both. The WR showed up first and the first in line couldn't qualify for financing. It's now in my garage and being ridden as much as possible.
Have you tried asking your dealer to find a current model year and see if they can do a dealer trade?
@@kevinoneil6032 yes I tried but they said no because they couldn't transfer non-CA bikes. I called DMV in Sacramento and they said I can't register out of state 2 stroke dirt bikes for a red sticker, so I'm s.o.l. I have no choice but to find a used one. Sucks because it took me years to save up money for a down payment and now I can't get the bike I want because of this stupid law.
💙💙💙
Thank you for watching.
Whats the difference in this bike and the 2021 CRF250RX?
Crf is Honda n’ wr is Yamaha
Urwelcome
The RX is really a race bike straight out of the box.
@@Czxr666 good job we r proud of u
@@illhaveanother4365 tytytytyty
KTM still builds specific trailbikes. 2 minutes into the vid I know this isnt a bike for me.
And that’s ok. Thankfully there are a lot of amazing bikes on the market and there is going to be a great choice for you.
The bike is too heavy. If it were 15 lbs lighter, I'd consider it, but at a little over 250 lbs.....too much.
We hear ya. It doesn't feel heavy at all when riding it. But it is not the lightest bike out there.
its called an enduro bike.
Sure
It’s bloody 15 grand way too expensive for a enduro bike and it sucks
Where are you that it costs $15K?
@@UPSHIFT_ONLINE Australia
I’m just very disappointed that they cost so much, nearly 15k just to have a lot of fun, the pricing is a complete ripoff I just want them to be 12k that’s understandable but 15k isn’t in my eyes
@@gnarlymarlzzz8518 thats not Yamahas fault, mate how about you just grab yourself a Fosters and get fisted.
@@gnarlymarlzzz8518 buy used