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250FX hands down. I have a '16 with 100 hours on it. I am 200 lbs, off road A-B rider, desert and woods single track, I don't ride much moto. I just changed the chain and sprockets. Routine oil changes (I am not a maintenance maniac) and a clean air filter every ride. No other real maintenance and no issues whatsoever. I transitioned to a TPI and I am happy with the bike but would have no problem going back. I handed the FX down to my 15 year old son who is a beginner and he has elevated his...

I have a 2 stroke 250 for sale... to purchase a YZ250FX. I like the power of the modern 4 strokes so much better. It's for trails and if I'm spending 4+ hrs in the saddle I want the electric start and the 4 stroke power delivery. Also, that YZ250FX (and the F model too) have a super planted feel on the front end. Very stable. Vs the 2 strokes that can jump around on you a LOT...

I’m down in the Tucson area. The terrain is more suited for a 2 stroke in my opinion. Technical, slow Rocky areas on a four stroke can suck, but it’s definitely doable. If you get the FX, you’re going to want a radiator fan. It gets wicked hot in AZ and you will boil over in the slower trails if you don’t have one. Two strokes run a lot cooler than a four stroke. That being said, if you will be riding the track more than trails, I’d probably go with the 4 stroke. If you’re doing primarily trails, I’d...

Buy a YZ250 and tailor it to how you see fit. Put the heavier flywheel on it and go to town. You'll be fine either way.

Probably can't go wrong with either so I would pick whatever fits your budget and the one you can get a better deal on. I was facing the exact same question getting back into the sport after LONG time away and was looking at those 2 bikes. A couple weeks back I found a good deal on a 2019 yz250x with about 5 hours on it. I love the x so far. Well, only 2 rides on it and blew out my knee and have been on crutches for a week, but don't really want to talk about that. Theoretically...

As someone who’s just gone from a yz250x to a ‘20 WR250f, the 2 stroke was fun while the honeymoon period was there. But I quickly got sick of jetting, premixing, the skiddish feel of a 2 stroke, Arm pump and longevity issues of being able to ride it all day. The 4 stroke, I can ride it all day, it feels planted and doesn’t do anything unexpected. It’s no fuss, literally put fuel in it and ride. I don’t get to ride much at all, so when I do, I just want to start it and go, it’s smooth...

It’s hard to go wrong with either one. IMHO, 2 strokes are more fun, but harder to ride overall compared to the modern day 4 strokes. I went from a Yz250 setup for woods (i’ve own several since 2006) to a 2017 yz250fx, and I have to say, it’s so much easier to ride than the yz250. I rode a friend’s 2020 yz250fx and it’s a huge upgrade over my 2017 in power and weight feel (and my 2017 has a high compression piston). There are ton of parts for yz250’s and it’s still hard to beat the chassis/suspension setup...

I'm a 2-stroke guy and have owned a YZ250 for 14 years. (Same bike! It's bulletproof!) So, I vote for the YZ250X.

My son had an 18 250X that I spent quite a bit of time on. I’ve ridden it in the Central Tx Hill Country, the Colorado Rockies and also occasionally on an MX track. Although I can’t comment on the 250FX as I’ve never ridden one, but as for the X, it’s an amazing bike. Super light feeling, amazing handling, great suspension, reliable and fun as hell to ride. If you have any modicum of skill or experience riding 2-strokes, you’ll love the bike. I didn’t find it tiring at all. In fact, quite the opposite because it’s so light...