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Not likely at this time, as Summer seems to be less racing and more early AM practice sessions for me! Pops and Don are much more entertaining, by the way - Great characters

Summer Tuesdays, Noon to closing time at Five, are about as thin as it gets!

For this video, was still on the stock Mikuni, yes. Currently on a Keihin 38 PWK AS (with TPS utilized) which is a little less temperamental. Mikuni is good when you keep up on air screw adjustments, and makes as good or better mid-top, but the Keihin has a smoother/cleaner/easier to tune low-end transition. Was running 410/420M, 50P, stock needle but a little leaner at position 2, and 1.5 - 2.25 on the AS depending on temps. Leaner main for hot SoCal summer conditions, 420 once temps cooled off. 50/50 blend of Sunoco 110L/91 pump helps keep any pinging under control, whether running Mikuni or Keihin. Good question, hope this answers it!

@@CasMoto great info, thank you! I've heard the PWK is the way to go on these, so I'll likely just end up going that route as well in the future.

1. Congrats on going with the KX250X: Your 22' is a beauty and likely as good or better than anything else that's out there! I still dig my 2020 KX450... 2. 'Any real difference in the feel of the bike over 2024?' - Oh yeah, even on a smooth day where everything comes easy, the balance, stock settings, and even pick-up are better than the 22-24 CRF250's. I'm not sold on the air filter design and consumer ease of use just yet (even if the new airbox location makes the performance better), but more time and testing will tell. Also to note, everyone is given the same PR packet, rides the same track, and had many of the same complaints with the previous generation. Good testers feel a lot of the same sensations, which explains similar feedback. Remember, these are first-impression videos where there's usually less than two hours or so of ride time...Longer term tests are a better indicator than these quick-reaction introductions. 3. 'Do you like it better than the KX's yet?' - No siree Bob. First-year models take time to learn, and the lack of aftermarket supplies is always a hindrance in the beginning. More testing will tell, and it's certainly a positive improvement and the right direction, but I'm not quite there (yet). Reliability, OE parts pricing, looks, and the Honda reputation are strong points for the CRF250R, but we all need more time than just one ride to come to many of these conclusions. The 25' CRF250R was better than I expected it to be, stupid fun to rip around Fox Raceway, but she'll likely come up short in the HP department against other 250F competitors. Not a bad thing, just something to note (And that's even with a 100/90-19 rear tire!). Cheers and Thank You for watching

@@CasMoto Thank you as always for your input!! Keep up the awesome footage, helps us old dudes keep the fire going!!! 😁

Yes, quite an improvement. Motor may only be slightly better, but the overall package/handling/and comfort are leaps ahead. A properly setup 2022-2024 is a good bike, but this platform has the ability to be great. Especially for those coming from other brands, it will be a much easier transition. Good question and Thank You for watching

At 6:44? That's a third gear corner, upshift to fourth for the rollers on my KX450. If that's not the right section, let me know with a timestamp and I'll be sure to update. Cheers

@@CasMotonah the jump before that at 6:25

@@jsflow9049 I've heard most 450 riders hit it in second gear (on the gas), but I prefer third. Nice run and arc entering allows for smoother drive. Any track always changes practice session to session, so it's best to feel it out on a day to day basis!

Most of them, yes, but there are a few right out of turns that are more difficult on small-bores! Haha I posted some YZ125 footage from Elsinore with a similar layout, can check that out to see the lines and shift points. Always moto within your ability and enjoy the ride

@@CasMoto Alr thanks so much probably gonna go there soon haven’t been there in a minute

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Thank You - Fun first moto turned into a rough second, unfortunately. Will be back after a bit!

Oddly perfect timing on your comment, just last weekend tipped over and have to take some time off. It happens!

Thank You for the more than kind words, I appreciate it! Always up for a tow at the local tracks too

⁠@@CasMoto gonna be there this Saturday? Ill be hitting glen helen for the first time. A tow always makes me more comfortable on a new track

@@dustinmartin4599 Not this weekend for me, but have fun checking out GH regardless! Lots of similar-minded riders usually out there for a good follow. Enjoy

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Just thankful it wasn't worse: Could've been horrendous for both of us!

Both great bikes, just depends on what you're looking for. Kawasaki KX250 is nearing (or at) the end of its' current generation, whereas Yamaha will have a similar YZ250F platform for a number of years...Price-wise, probably better deals on 23/24' KX250's, but resale will be more difficult, even more so if a new 2025+ betters the current design. Yamaha usually has less deals on buying new, but you'll be on the latest and greatest for a number of years. Both have KYB suspension, the KX works slightly better for heavier riders (190 lb. +), but is too stiff for most under 175 lb. At 6' tall, I prefer the KX250 ergos though Yamaha has massively improved in this area on the new bikes (250F/450F). Yamaha has an electronics edge with the Power Tuner app, if that's something you're interested in, but the high-revving and powerful KX250 engine runs extremely clean too and has Kawasaki's tried-and-true coupler system. Can't go wrong either way and new bike time is always the best! Good luck with your decision, sit on each to feel what's comfortable (or better yet: beg, borrow, steal a ride on both if accessible), pencil out the pros and cons, then Enjoy. Cheers

3rd gear most 250F's, possibly 4th on a CRF250R if geared +1/+2 rear sprocket from stock. Best advice I can share: Watch a few riders who hit it clean, and even ask one for a tow over it. Best way to gauge speed. Have fun!

Great question and thank you for the kind words. This was my last ride day before some bike prep/updates, so I had stock 13/50 gearing and 114L chain this particular day. That places the axle middle/forward even with a 20+ hour stretched chain. Have since gone to a 13/51 ratio with a proper gold 116L chain, which moves the axle back quite a bit (13/50 with 116L would almost be as far rearward as you can go) - Much improved in my opinion! Especially with stock exhaust and when running 91 pump fuel. Changing either exhaust, fuel, or ECU will perk it up, but I don't believe 450 riders should have to resort to such measures...

@@MX-nv7zb Kawi/Yamaha pros and cons: Kawi is easier to ride, front brake is better, smoother/more linear power character, more forgiving for the average rider. 24' KX450 lacks punch (in stock trim), first-year production models always mean waiting on parts/unknown durability/reliability, good handling but quicker front end than before, and it's physically heavier (and feels it for those coming off the lighter/perkier 2019-2023's). YZ450F engine is way more aggressive/race ready in stock trim, mapping and power tuner app are superior to Kawasaki's, hour meter and lap timer programmed in, great KYB suspension means many can get away with just springs before a revalve, and the overall quality is usually a tick better. Cons are that it's simply ALOT of bike. I've had more sketchy moments on the 23/24' YZ450F's once I'm tired/fatigued over any other bike (except those with air forks...). Engineering and working on them also takes some getting used to. Setup is also a little more critical to find perfect balance and can lack ease of use from track to track. Haven't ridden the new 24.5'+ Austrian platforms, as I haven't been formally invited to test anything from the brands since 2023 model year. Brought too much attention to the air fork maintenance requirements and stiffer frame compared to the preceding models (2019-2022), and apparently someone in the company did not appreciate that. Shame, because the all-new (more forgiving) frame and awesome features like LitPro compatibility and tuning capabilities are truly exciting. Hopefully this changes at some point, but for now I have very little insight into these always competitive machines. Great questions, thanks for watching, and enjoy that new dialed in suspension! AHM does good work and that customization always makes a new bike feel even better. Cheers

Not a personal bike, just a single day test session. Good bike with great brakes and suspension package. Not really a fan of the stock Maxxis ST tires which may be why there was a bit of hesitancy in the turns - Good eye. Beta's have solid build quality and stock components, but this bike will take a special buyer for its first-year introduction. With time, I believe it will be an extremely viable Vet class weapon and you'll start seeing more and more of them trackside; there are already quite a few in the wild on the trails (for a reason!)...

Both great bikes, just very different; Should make deciding between the two an easy decision. At 6' and 185 lb. I greatly prefer the KX250. It's extremely similar to my personal KX450 ergonomically and the suspension favors heavier/faster riders. The chassis is a little more long and stable, but also softer and less suspension critical as well. The engine screams through the mid and top-end, so it's fun to ride aggressively. My only complaint is that you basically have to run TwinAir air filters, as the filter cage and airbox setup is a tight squeeze. The Honda CRF250R fits shorter (under 5'10") and smaller riders much better. The engine has way more bottom, where a normal track that could be 1, 2, 3 or the Kawasaki KX250 is easily 2, 3, 4 on the Honda. Build quality and resale are better than Kawi and air filter changes are simple as well. Ditch the 100/90-19 stock rear tire for a 110/90-19 and it gets even better. Honda is quicker handling, easier to turn, but this can be a blessing or a curse depending on riding style. Both bikes may be seeing a redesign (2025ish) soon, so use that to your advantage if buying new! Also, I mostly ride SoCal moto so take my opinion for what it's worth. For trail, the Honda CRF250RX is a slightly better trail bike option as it has big tank, 18" rear wheel, and kickstand ready to rock. The KX250X lacks the oversize tank but also has 18" and kickstand ready to go. Good question and Thanks for watching

@@CasMoto Thank you for taking the time. I appreciate it. As I am 49yrs old, 5'9 165 lbs. I mainly ride ACP in Arizona but love Fox Racway in Ca. I currently ride my 2003 CR250, which I love, for the track, and I will never get rid of, but a lot of the "Dudes" I am friends with like to ride the trails and single track, and going up north to Flagstaff @ 7000+ feet elevation is not ideal with the CR250. I want a fuel injected, electric start, 4 stroke for that. I am a Honda rider at hart, but there is just something about the KX250F that has my attention. Lol... part of that is your fault, I dig the footage, you showcase each bike you ride, on kick ass Southern California tracks, no talking, no music, no bull shit. Really helps for planning trips to tracks I want to ride, and for choosing my next bike. What it comes down to is I need to ride both bikes on a track, once I figure that out, I think it will be easier to make a decision. Thanks again for your input, and the quality footage!

Blue sun, all day long. I'm not a fan of most traction control systems or mellow maps, as I primarily ride prepped tracks. It's a good option to have in challenging conditions though! Good question

#That's.All.I.Got! 👍

It’s a pee wee track dude

@@brodybernhart6910I go like 20MPH on my 65passing a cr 50

@@Reefcohen555 good for you. I’m just saying that it wouldn’t be respectful to go pinned and shred it up for the kids riding on it

@@brodybernhart6910 ok

1. A'ME Grips. Glue on versions. Either full or half waffle, both work excellent. 2. Find, and more importantly plan, a spot on the track where you can take a deep breath. Every lap. I usually relax/breathe over specific jumps/sections to keep it consistent. 3. Off the bike training. Concept2 rower or MTBing helps ALOT. Running/Jogging, road cycling, interval training also good ideas. Don't forget to enjoy every ride, and keep calm. Elevated heart rate is guaranteed, but how you deal with it can determine how fast you pump up. Also, grip like you're holding a tennis racquet or opening or a door knob, not straight-handed white knuckle style! Hopefully these tips help and Thanks for watching

Thanks a lot

With all the SoCal rains this year, track operators have had the options to change up and even reverse layouts; mixes it up!

@@CasMoto that's cool. I went right before it started dumping. i love the long S turn before the jump. I just uploaded a video of my buddy trailing me on the kawi. Check it out and let me know if that's the same track!

Great question. Short answer, the ergos are really really good. It does feel slightly less tall, but more long than the YZ450F. The seat has a more traditional shape and breaks in quickly, unlike the Yamaha which has a thin seat foam and unique profile. Overall, the Kawi is more a known feel, old-school in a sense, where the Yamaha can feel almost too new and futuristic.

That's how i want to be just enjoy a couple Laps and chill

Compared to the Kawi, the Beta is another notch of smooth on the engine side. Most rideable 450cc MXer available at the moment. Suspension is a little firmer than the Kawasaki, but VERY good components allow for proper softening/adjustability. The RX is also even better for taller riders than the Kawasaki; Think 6'+ feeling right at home. The Beta seat still needs some attention, like most bikes from the Italian brand, but all the little peculiarities can be addressed with some aftermarket help. It's a good bike, and can be made even cooler once you check out the Build Your Own Beta program (betabyob.com/)...

Awesome! Thanks for reply! I would love to throw my leg over both KX 450 2024 and RX 450. Right now I'm riding 250F but I'm tempted by bigger bike. But for an awerage weeked warrior, 350 might be still a better idea. @@CasMoto

@@JanASS1991 Agree on the 350, for average weekend warriors they're a great choice, as are 250 2T's: The two strokes provide cheap and easy ownership, loads of fun. Thanks for watching

@@CasMoto I owned few 250's 2T - cheap and easy to maintain a bike but harder to ride in my opinion. Especially if you're tired. Those modern Austrian two strokes are easier to ride than carbourated ones but still, four stroke gives you more connectiviti and predictibility of what is going to happen. Still we're living in a great times when it comes to dirt bikes. I enjoy watching your vides, best regards!