@Samuel ASHLY you even watch the vid. Is it the best option for hard enduro, heck no but for tight single trail it absolutely rips you just need to know how to ride a bike
@Samuel ASHLY you missed out big time if you never learned to ride a 125 in the woods, they teach you how to keep momentum, feather the clutch and good god, when you can open them up they are an absolute blast, you may not be going as fast as you would on a 250 2 stroke but you feel like you are on a little rocket...ignorant to say they are useless
@Samuel ASHLY so you are judging a 125 on VERY little experience with them obviously...there is your first mistake. The easiest route isn't always the best when trying to develop a skill...take someone that has gotten everything they could out of a 125, developed solid technique and really pushed the limits on what the bike could do then put them on a more powerful bike and I can guarantee they will be more prepared than their counterpart, the person who just said ehhh fuck it, this is too hard, I just need more power. To your point about the weight...you can ABSOLUTELY feel more rotating mass on a 250F than you can on a 125, anyone that has ridden both enough in the woods knows a 2 stoke is more "flickable" 10/10 times. Yes lb's are not that much different but where those pounds are and how much is actually rotating mass makes a huge difference. Yes 125's lack bottom end...NO SHIT lol have you ever seen a 125 piston...It's teeny fuckin tiny, it's clearly not going to have the bottom end of a 250, we are well aware of that. You clearly haven't ridden a 125 long enough to make a substantial argument for your point of them being "pointless".
Samuel ASHLY For the people getting stuck it could just be because they are newer riders since a 125 is the most common beginner bike and once people feel like they have started reaching their limits on them they tend to move up to bigger bikes. If you have are hard time on 125's its just a lack of skill and i would recommend getting one to practice on. They are really cheap and I guarantee you you will notice an improve in your riding for whatever bike you choose to ride after.
I have both also and definitely would pick yz125 if I had to keep one. I’m only 150lb so it seems to fit better and is all around more fun to ride IMO.
I raced enduro in the UK for 9 years. I started on a 250 and was struggling. I asked the top guys for advice and I kept getting the same advice. 1 Buy a Trials bike 2 Buy a 125 I reluctantly did both, and it was the best thing I ever did regarding learning to ride a bike and pick good lines. I kept on a 125 for 2 years, and went up to a 200 and 250, but on the 125 was where I leart to ride.
I hate being old, unfit and pretty broken, I also hate I never discovered dirtbikes until the last few years. You make it look so easy... I know through hard work and practice, I ache just watching ya vids dude! :D awesome stuff.
Man it’s hard but my great uncle rides with me all the time he got a knee replacement and had to “slow down” (still faster than me by far and I’m 18 and he’s 70!) he wears a knee brace while riding guess it’s a choice would you rather ache or would you rather not ride
Very awesome video loved your narration as well the trail looked really Kool as well some of those spots of rocks were very sketchy but still very Kool video hitting the trails tomorrow yey ty doug from gunnison CO
I'm sold, BeRad! Did you have to change your head cylinder on the YZ125X to an Apex head? A tighter squish would give that bike more "sizeable" bottom end gain than those Rad Valve or Lectron honestly.... Thanks BeRad for clarifying any here.... Love the YZ125X. I might just save my money later on for the YZ167 MaxPower mod that include boring and stroking, crank balancing, exhaust port polishing, head cylinder squish tigthening, cc'ing of the combustion dome to bring the compression back to stock while gaining a tighter squish, all for $1,850 package, and I still end up $550 to $650 cheaper than buying the 2020 150XC-W or TE150, assuming the MSRP of the YZ125X is $6,699....
the apex head i'm running actually lower compression. I noticed a little in mid range i'd say but i'd put the lectron in first place for must do mods! I'll be shipping some carbs out mknday if you want to hop on the train! link in the description!
Nice post BeRad. Thanks for that. I’d love to hear some commentary about the 125 such as mods, suspension etc. Also perhaps comparing it to the 250 or some of the new 300’s if you’ve tried one (Beta, KTM, etc.). Considering an older 125 to convert to a woods bike. Tips would be great.
Great riding BeRad. Takes a lot of skill on a screamer 125 to conquer those sandy hills. Man, wish I could ride a wheelie like that. Thanks for the great vid.
BeRAD - been watching all your vids. Couldn't swing a yz125x - picked up a yz125 to convert to an x. Almost done...BUT - from your knowledge/experience, can you suggest 1 thing to help w/ low end grunt (if there is such a thing) for going up narrow, gnarly (steep, rocky, switchbacks) trails?
Slap on a flywheel weight! Dramatically improved my yz250 for trail riding. I put on an 11oz weight and I didn’t feel a change in top end but the bike can almost put in neutral no clutch!
RideWithWill actually yes! But on the right side. The line is totally doable. Unfortunately the park is now closed and probably will be for the rest of the time I’ll be in Texas 😩😩
Looks like you finally found the right place to get up that, the last video I saw of that hill climb it was giving you trouble. Major improvement great video as well!
Mike Shem yup!! Someone else pointed it out, cant remember who, but it’s pretty easy actually, just intimidating with the drop on the left and the wall on your right!
Have you had any issues with the bike loading up with all The lugging around since you put the lectron carb on?? Really thinking about getting a 125x. Also have a 300xc with a lectron. Love them
Currently ride a yz250fx.... looking at a 125x or 250x.... do you add flywheel weights? what's your experience (if any)... pros/ cons. Nice vid/ narration.
I love your bikes. I got 1 rmz450 2019 and 2 yz125 one 2002 and 2005. Im totally new on 2 strokes. Maybe One day you can make a video explaining how to carburate a 2 stroke. Regreats from Mexico.
Dilemma... this is how I’m seeing it. There is no other bike out there that compares to Yamaha’s Yz125x and there’s not another bike that compares to Husqvarna’s TE300i. Both bikes shine way beyond anyone’s expectations and that’s no understatement. You ride so well and playful I’d love to see you ride a 2020 TE300i to compare for us your thoughts. They weigh about identical to each other, so to me because they are so far apart I believe they were meant to be compared. Anyone else like to see that comparison?
Just love that "spank nasty YZ125X!" that would have to do it for us. My son and I have an 01 and 99 YZ125 and can ride them. we have all the goodies flywheel weight and shorty pipe, we have good command of our 6 geared YZs and absolutely love them. You cant beat the light weight of the bike and the absolute destuction, when you smash an obsticle. Im really not sure I need a new one. Son and I weigh, 160LBS.
by the way what tires and rims do you use and do you use mouse ? just asking because i alwas seem to bendmy rims when i hit a rock or log and try to jump over one
I rode my '22 125x recently and I have a hard time to make it crawl up the hill from stop position.. I came off from a 4 stroke 250fx and I can so that easily. I feel like it lack of bottom power..
Que buena moto buena camara lastima que mi país no preste las condiciones económicas para tener una moto así pero me gustaron las motos muy linda saludos desde Nicaragua
about the lectron... people tell me its not that good for fourstrokes and i should rather upgrade to a pumper carb (TM40 for DR650 which is exactly half the price of the lectron) if lectron would develop a pumper carb with the lectron magic i would buy that immediately
BeRad, you weigh about 185 lbs with all the gears on (boots, protectors plus apparel and helmet)? Seeing you ride both bikes, I'd choose the YZ125X, weight-wise, and sound-wise hahahaaha! Is the 50T rear sprocket (up 2 teeth from the motocrosser YZ125 version) enough already for the bike to torque its way up some technical slopes, or did a 12T came across your mind?
Would this be a good casual woods riding bike?, I'm too old for all the hill climbing and crazy speed stuff. Blew my knee out 20 years ago on a CR250.....
Get a 300cc beta, gasgas, husky, ktm. They are mellow torque monster with linear power, it's nothing like the old two strokes from 20yrs back. It's like cheating.
@@rztrzt Thanks, KTM and Husky are out of my price range as I suspect the others are too, might end up with the RPS Hawk,,,,,that would kinda suck......haha
Watching you lug that 125 and seeing how much bottom end torque it has for a 125 makes me want to go buy one if you know anybody interested in trading a 2-stroke for a 4-stroke please message me I have a 2016 KX450 with 50 hours on it it is practically brand new still looking to trade for a 125 x or 250 Yamaha preferably thanks really enjoy watching your videos makes me want to hit the trail braap
the carb and rad valve had most effect. I honestly cant say what the head did other than maybe a bit more mid range. It's so hard to compare unless you could switch it. I WOULD say that it helps with stalling resistance as it lowers compression. I haven't talked about it yet because I honestly don't know and I don't want to be dishonest
You are the perfect counter to anyone who says 125's don't have enough power
Dakota Newman that was one of my evil plots!!! 😈😈
@Samuel ASHLY you even watch the vid. Is it the best option for hard enduro, heck no but for tight single trail it absolutely rips you just need to know how to ride a bike
@Samuel ASHLY you missed out big time if you never learned to ride a 125 in the woods, they teach you how to keep momentum, feather the clutch and good god, when you can open them up they are an absolute blast, you may not be going as fast as you would on a 250 2 stroke but you feel like you are on a little rocket...ignorant to say they are useless
@Samuel ASHLY so you are judging a 125 on VERY little experience with them obviously...there is your first mistake. The easiest route isn't always the best when trying to develop a skill...take someone that has gotten everything they could out of a 125, developed solid technique and really pushed the limits on what the bike could do then put them on a more powerful bike and I can guarantee they will be more prepared than their counterpart, the person who just said ehhh fuck it, this is too hard, I just need more power. To your point about the weight...you can ABSOLUTELY feel more rotating mass on a 250F than you can on a 125, anyone that has ridden both enough in the woods knows a 2 stoke is more "flickable" 10/10 times. Yes lb's are not that much different but where those pounds are and how much is actually rotating mass makes a huge difference. Yes 125's lack bottom end...NO SHIT lol have you ever seen a 125 piston...It's teeny fuckin tiny, it's clearly not going to have the bottom end of a 250, we are well aware of that. You clearly haven't ridden a 125 long enough to make a substantial argument for your point of them being "pointless".
Samuel ASHLY For the people getting stuck it could just be because they are newer riders since a 125 is the most common beginner bike and once people feel like they have started reaching their limits on them they tend to move up to bigger bikes. If you have are hard time on 125's its just a lack of skill and i would recommend getting one to practice on. They are really cheap and I guarantee you you will notice an improve in your riding for whatever bike you choose to ride after.
2:02 the universal sound for almost going off trail
W-au-ow?
I really enjoy the 125's now that I'm older LoL, when I was younger I thought it was all about the big bore though.
Gotta love how surgical you are with that 125. Clutch and throttle application is super precise!
learning every day!
I’ve always loved 125s, they will go as well as any bike with the right rider on them! I ride my yz125 way more than my yz250
I have both also and definitely would pick yz125 if I had to keep one. I’m only 150lb so it seems to fit better and is all around more fun to ride IMO.
Allen Seferagic same here man, I’m about 155. It is a little more work but it’s fun. The 125 handles much better and feels more stable at speed
Ive never ridden before but would the 125x be alright for me im about 6ft 155pounds and 15?
@@mitcheemouse227 yeah, that would be good for you
@@tylernewsome217 I’m 13 5’8” and weigh 130. Do you think It would be good for me?
....the sound of hitting “something” on the undercarriage of a NEW bike without an aftermarket skid plate 😳
Relevant Information shit did I break my frame, exhaust or engine
Ninja Dragon 🤣👍
I raced enduro in the UK for 9 years.
I started on a 250 and was struggling.
I asked the top guys for advice and I kept getting the same advice.
1 Buy a Trials bike
2 Buy a 125
I reluctantly did both, and it was the best thing I ever did regarding learning to ride a bike and pick good lines.
I kept on a 125 for 2 years, and went up to a 200 and 250, but on the 125 was where I leart to ride.
You can climb rock walls and ride 12 o’clock wheelies all day but you just can’t help stalling your bike 😂 love you berad!
the easiest things get me!
I have a feeling BeRad would make any bike look good. Impressive skill to say the least.
You have just convinced me to get a YZ125x! Great Videos 10/10!
I hate being old, unfit and pretty broken, I also hate I never discovered dirtbikes until the last few years. You make it look so easy... I know through hard work and practice, I ache just watching ya vids dude! :D awesome stuff.
never to late to learn!!! and yes, nothing easy about any of it! lots of hard work (:
Man it’s hard but my great uncle rides with me all the time he got a knee replacement and had to “slow down” (still faster than me by far and I’m 18 and he’s 70!) he wears a knee brace while riding guess it’s a choice would you rather ache or would you rather not ride
This is sick some of those rocks were scary dude
Very awesome video loved your narration as well the trail looked really Kool as well some of those spots of rocks were very sketchy but still very Kool video hitting the trails tomorrow yey ty doug from gunnison CO
Nice to see some good riding vids since most of us are stuck at home. Keep up the vids!
I'm sold, BeRad! Did you have to change your head cylinder on the YZ125X to an Apex head? A tighter squish would give that bike more "sizeable" bottom end gain than those Rad Valve or Lectron honestly.... Thanks BeRad for clarifying any here....
Love the YZ125X. I might just save my money later on for the YZ167 MaxPower mod that include boring and stroking, crank balancing, exhaust port polishing, head cylinder squish tigthening, cc'ing of the combustion dome to bring the compression back to stock while gaining a tighter squish, all for $1,850 package, and I still end up $550 to $650 cheaper than buying the 2020 150XC-W or TE150, assuming the MSRP of the YZ125X is $6,699....
YamUzu250 getting the squish tolerance corrected on my yz250 made a huge difference in response and pretty good torque off the bottom
the apex head i'm running actually lower compression. I noticed a little in mid range i'd say but i'd put the lectron in first place for must do mods! I'll be shipping some carbs out mknday if you want to hop on the train! link in the description!
I like Yamaha’s gearbox on the 125, 6 gears makes it really nice on trail for those long stretches.
That's so awesome mate! I wouldn't have chance as an old, fat, lazy rider to do any sort of harder stuff on a 125! You rock!
thanks dude!!!
I have a yz 85 and i love it two strokes rule. I broke my ribs and ruptured my spleen on my 110 so i got a yz and i’am loving it
" in this video " ... dude.. just show the video, we all know it's going to be epic!
drawing attention for new viewers (:
looks so fun...i really need to get back out and ride this summer, need some new friends xD
Nice post BeRad. Thanks for that. I’d love to hear some commentary about the 125 such as mods, suspension etc. Also perhaps comparing it to the 250 or some of the new 300’s if you’ve tried one (Beta, KTM, etc.). Considering an older 125 to convert to a woods bike. Tips would be great.
awesome video! You put that thing to its paces... Thank you for sharing this! Really cool places to ride
Great riding BeRad. Takes a lot of skill on a screamer 125 to conquer those sandy hills. Man, wish I could ride a wheelie like that. Thanks for the great vid.
BeRAD - been watching all your vids. Couldn't swing a yz125x - picked up a yz125 to convert to an x. Almost done...BUT - from your knowledge/experience, can you suggest 1 thing to help w/ low end grunt (if there is such a thing) for going up narrow, gnarly (steep, rocky, switchbacks) trails?
Slap on a flywheel weight! Dramatically improved my yz250 for trail riding. I put on an 11oz weight and I didn’t feel a change in top end but the bike can almost put in neutral no clutch!
@@Cameron.Vincent help me understand that last line...
9:24 going to try jumping up that? lol would love to see that. you guys have some serious skills!
RideWithWill actually yes! But on the right side. The line is totally doable. Unfortunately the park is now closed and probably will be for the rest of the time I’ll be in Texas 😩😩
Pretty good for a "supermoto guy". You come a long way bro 🙌
haha I think i dropped that title about a year ago!
Great vid and review 👌, whats the 125 like on a long fast steep hill climb? Compared to a 300exc say
Looks like you finally found the right place to get up that, the last video I saw of that hill climb it was giving you trouble. Major improvement great video as well!
Mike Shem yup!! Someone else pointed it out, cant remember who, but it’s pretty easy actually, just intimidating with the drop on the left and the wall on your right!
@@BeRAD challenges make it so much more fun!!
Keep up the videos bro!! Cheers from Portugal! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I wont stop!!!
That thing sounds so sweet, loved the video man, always nice to see some good enduro
This yz 125x looks amazing
Awesome vid man! What oil premix ratio are you using?
Great video, but seeing the harsh conditions, are you running Tubliss, tubeless, or very think tubes in your tires?
tubliss in rear but I blow it out all the time. Mousse is up next!
Love the vid bro you look like me out there learning enduro it’s really fun tho ain’t it 🤘🏽
Have you had any issues with the bike loading up with all The lugging around since you put the lectron carb on?? Really thinking about getting a 125x. Also have a 300xc with a lectron. Love them
Lol watching this in self isolation wishing I could get back out and do some enduro.
Currently ride a yz250fx.... looking at a 125x or 250x.... do you add flywheel weights? what's your experience (if any)... pros/ cons. Nice vid/ narration.
Trewe Divad I personally don’t care for FWW’s
Just chillin with a upside down sxs
Yz 125 for hard enduro!? You're Crazy! But that's why i like you videos!
awesome riding. you are inspiring!
what is your weight and what are you running your clickers at?
So sick dude!! I use to do hard enduros on 125!! Looking at going back after my 450
I really want a 125X
I just got one it’s amazing
I have a 150 sx and have rekluse... and it’s perfect for woods/ enduro and is pretty torquey
I love your bikes. I got 1 rmz450 2019 and 2 yz125 one 2002 and 2005.
Im totally new on 2 strokes.
Maybe One day you can make a video explaining how to carburate a 2 stroke.
Regreats from Mexico.
Can't wait to use my tsr 125, 2 stroke is eargasm!
nice video. what year is the 125?
Please post more videos!
Good ride. The lil 125 will force you to ride it, can't really be lazy. Less forgiving, but nice and light. Line choice will be more important.
Yz125s sound the best out of any bike. Prove me wrong
Yamaha yz is a monster, even with 85cc, the torque is no joke 😉
I’m 180 lbs 6ft and i’m either getting the yz125 or yz250, so torn appart.
How do you feel the 125x would be for Michigan single track 5’8 170lbs
Dilemma... this is how I’m seeing it. There is no other bike out there that compares to Yamaha’s Yz125x and there’s not another bike that compares to Husqvarna’s TE300i.
Both bikes shine way beyond anyone’s expectations and that’s no understatement.
You ride so well and playful I’d love to see you ride a 2020 TE300i to compare for us your thoughts.
They weigh about identical to each other, so to me because they are so far apart I believe they were meant to be compared. Anyone else like to see that comparison?
Sick video bro. I use the sopro mount for moto and mtb and it's well worth the money✊🤙
Dude that’s friggen awesome!👍👍
Just love that "spank nasty YZ125X!" that would have to do it for us. My son and I have an 01 and 99 YZ125 and can ride them. we have all the goodies flywheel weight and shorty pipe, we have good command of our 6 geared YZs and absolutely love them. You cant beat the light weight of the bike and the absolute destuction, when you smash an obsticle. Im really not sure I need a new one. Son and I weigh, 160LBS.
Stock jetting? Looks luke decwnt low end torque
Whats your honest opinion on how it compares to riding a 300exc in the hard enduro type terrain? Thanks
by the way what tires and rims do you use and do you use mouse ? just asking because i alwas seem to bendmy rims when i hit a rock or log and try to jump over one
What bike does your friend ride?
Whicj transmission did you use? 13-50 ??
gr8 vid mate keep the good work
Damn u got some skill I will subscribe if you post more stuff Like this
If u guys watch some Graham Jarvis, maybe u can get some tips. He doesn’t stop when riding unless he has to, gotta keep the weight on the back wheel
suspension on the bike looks really good
Trying to figure out if i should get a crf250x or a 125.
I want this bike so bad but none are used and i dont have enough money lol . Love the vids
Sheeeeesh ! That wheelie 🔥 i always wanted to wheelie like that on my 125 but I couldn't get it down before my bike melted 😫 💔
what is this place you're riding at?
so how does the 125 compare to the 250 in tight wooded single track?
I rode my '22 125x recently and I have a hard time to make it crawl up the hill from stop position.. I came off from a 4 stroke 250fx and I can so that easily. I feel like it lack of bottom power..
Maybe I need more practice hehe
Is it a 125 with a different front plastic?
Que buena moto buena camara lastima que mi país no preste las condiciones económicas para tener una moto así pero me gustaron las motos muy linda saludos desde Nicaragua
about the lectron...
people tell me its not that good for fourstrokes and i should rather upgrade to a pumper carb (TM40 for DR650 which is exactly half the price of the lectron)
if lectron would develop a pumper carb with the lectron magic i would buy that immediately
I would love to know what size sprockets your running in this video
13/52! It worked great
What type of oil do you use to mix? And what ratio?
When do they come out
BeRad, you weigh about 185 lbs with all the gears on (boots, protectors plus apparel and helmet)?
Seeing you ride both bikes, I'd choose the YZ125X, weight-wise, and sound-wise hahahaaha!
Is the 50T rear sprocket (up 2 teeth from the motocrosser YZ125 version) enough already for the bike to torque its way up some technical slopes, or did a 12T came across your mind?
yes 186lb. I'm runnign the tock 13/50 gearing but i've been meaning to go up to a 52!
@@BeRAD Thanks huge for that tip bro....
It’s tougher to ride an MX Bike in Enduro because of the lack of low-end power. I would prefer the WR’s in the trail.
do you have a rmatvmc link?
Your weight?
do u ever get really thirsty doing this brad
What gopro are you using???
What you like most the 250 or rhe 125 X's?
Thumbgas I made a video on that 😁
@@BeRAD 🤦🏽♂️Ill check it out lol. Stay safe brother!! By the way great vid
Great Vid Brother!
thanks homie
What ratio should u be running to do enduro on a 125
😂😂😂last time I tried stonehenge it was soo loose I couldn’t make it past the first ledge
it's ALWAYS loose!!!
Looks pretty dry. Where is this?
Would this be a good casual woods riding bike?, I'm too old for all the hill climbing and crazy speed stuff. Blew my knee out 20 years ago on a CR250.....
Get a 300cc beta, gasgas, husky, ktm. They are mellow torque monster with linear power, it's nothing like the old two strokes from 20yrs back. It's like cheating.
@@rztrzt Thanks, KTM and Husky are out of my price range as I suspect the others are too, might end up with the RPS Hawk,,,,,that would kinda suck......haha
mark lee are u Asian
@@mrblack3480 Nope, white boy from Detroit
A drz400 is what you need, perfect all around 2 wheel machine
i normally bust my front rotor on a rock have to have disc protection
Wish you did some more vids with Megs Brapp
Watching you lug that 125 and seeing how much bottom end torque it has for a 125 makes me want to go buy one if you know anybody interested in trading a 2-stroke for a 4-stroke please message me I have a 2016 KX450 with 50 hours on it it is practically brand new still looking to trade for a 125 x or 250 Yamaha preferably thanks really enjoy watching your videos makes me want to hit the trail braap
@BeRAD Where's that trail?
You went from a 250 to a 125???????
What’s the top speed for this bike?
Is this in texas
When you gonna tell us about that apex cylinder head? I think that might have a lot to do with you low end lug.....
the carb and rad valve had most effect. I honestly cant say what the head did other than maybe a bit more mid range. It's so hard to compare unless you could switch it. I WOULD say that it helps with stalling resistance as it lowers compression. I haven't talked about it yet because I honestly don't know and I don't want to be dishonest
Can u pls send me the link to the bike
wheelie at 12:00 was sick
The easiest part of the whole video 🤣🤣
So beautiful