Is The Yamaha XT250 A Real Dual Sport Bike? 2022 Yamaha XT250 Riding Impression 

Do you have a photo of it? I’m about to get one of these

​@@abbythompson7286 hopefully you got your bike by now. I had mine for almost 2 years now this coming May and love everything about it. Definitely a bike that can do it all.

Between the two, is one better than the other? I’ve heard mixed reviews on both. Wanted a TW but was talked out of it since it’s not very performance oriented, and that’s what made me start looking at this model.

@@lucas_bryz Same here. I keep on going in circles. Want a lightweight bike I can carry on the back of my van.

​@@lucas_bryz I haven't had a TW200 yet but countless dual-sport bikes over the last 42 years. I'd say the T-Dub is more suited to beginners with an off-road bias. When I rode big dual-sport thumpers in the early '80s, I remember saying I'd never want to ride a 250cc but now that I'm in my early 60s, this XT250 would make the ideal all-rounder for me.

​@@dustinkeeton4193 I reckon, for shortish to average height riders, this XT250 is hard to beat. Anyone can learn to ride it and still enjoy its all-round capabilities. If I could only own one dual-sport bike, (instead of the 4 ranging from a 125cc to an 800cc)😅 this would be it!

@@lucas_bryz One is not "better" than the other, but they suit different riders. TW's are best for shorter riders or people who are not interested in speed but are there for the trails and the scenery, or maybe some hunting, fishing, or camping. You absolutely will not win any races on a TW 200, not even against a kid on a 125, but you will get where you are going. The XT on the other hand is a weird market placement, between the XT and the (now discontinued) WR-S Yamaha had kind of placed a bike on either side of the KLX250, the XT being less performance and the WR more, which was a different strategy than Honda who put their CRF250S right smack alongside the KLX250. (Both are 300's now, which may be why Yamaha discontinued the WR250S). The TW on the other hand is not a great kid's bike despite the seat height because it is too heavy. A 100 pound kid on a TW will have a similar weight ratio as an adult on a big street bike. For my money I would not recommend buying an XT unless you have tried a KLX250 or 300 first (or the Honda). The money isn't that much different, but the KLX (and CRF) is a higher technology bike. The only real advantage the XT has is seat height. It is really reminiscent of the old Honda XL250 from the late 80's/early 90's, which were good bikes at the time, but times have changed.

can you jump with it? first time rider, deciding between the honda 300L and the Yamaha xt250 thank you

@@russhughes9273 Jumping? Hard pass. I'm almost 61 and want to keep retirement as pain-free as possible! 🧓👍

@@russhughes9273 Of course you can

Oh… and super reliable and maintenance work is a breeze.

So, You Put An 18" Wheel On The Front? What About The Forks?

@@thewatcher5271 The Procycle SM wheels are 17". Just put those on at the new sprockets. Did not do anything at all to the suspension.

Hi, Your top speed ?

​@@pabloabarca2390With my current wheels and gearing it can get to around 73mph. That's not tucked, on a hardtop flat road, and no head wind. I've ridden it just about 2,700 miles now. It comfortably cruises 60-63mphish. Still at that speed you have plenty if throttle left to pass slow traffic too.

It's an underrated bike that is great for a lot of riders!

Right on!

I agree! I have almost 4000 on mine and my booty is flatter then a pancake... LOL!

This is a great first timer bike that's inexpensive and street legal

This bike may not get through everything the fastest with an experienced rider onboard, but newer riders will really appreciate how easy it is to ride with the torquey motor, lower seat height, and it's been fairly durable in our testing.

@@DirtBikeTest That's good to hear!

The Serow 250 youtube rabbit hole is what sold me on buying the XT250.

@@TomorrowIsNow right on bro and the Japanese laugh the whole time! They have so much fun

Gotta link? Would love to see

We will have Matt Mattoon breaking down all of these bikes in a shootout/comparison video coming soon!

This is at Cahuilla Creek MX

The bike will likely become too small after you get used to basic riding. More discussion on Tech Talk episode #206 and check out The Better Rider Podcast.

WR250R

Highway speeds? Don't think so.

Highway yes. Interstate, make sure your life insurance names me as beneficiary.

Look I'm just comparing it to a tw200. I have a tdub, and it's screaming at 60.. I've ridden my buddies xt250 and it's screaming at 75ish... so you ain't passing anybody

@@barkeep25 all's good and no disrespect, barkeep.

@@barkeep25 they need to add a 6th gear.

Very small jumps are doable, but not the intended purpose for this bike or the 300L

I've jumped with mine lots. Cross ditches on logging roads are fun for jumps. I've ridden it on the local motocross track. Your not going to beat any speed records but it was still a blast. Every one seems to say tha the suspension is soft but I didn't find that on mine. Because it has less travel on the rear I found that the suspension is set fairly stiff.

5'7 and 5'11

This bike can do more than what most rider's capabilities will allow them to do...

@@DirtBikeTest of course it's a real DP Bike! Silly title? I guess the implied question might be: Is It Better than giant "Adventure bikes!" I think so, and I do have the requisite 6 speeds on my XT225 though. 😁

What a dumb comment you can legit keep up with any hard enduro bike 3x its cost on the trails. The gearing tells you that its made for technical trail riding and the turn radius is perfect for inner city commute.

@@BlackwaterAquatics couldn't agree with you more The XT 225/250 bikes are excellent dual sport bikes. But in doing so you made a dumb comment about a dumb comment about a dumb title. It is a ridiculous clickbait title!

@@papatorr3669 you got me!