Any rumours on 2017 250's?

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Edited Date/Time 3/7/2016 10:12am
I have a friend who wants to know if there are any new (major change) 2017 models for the 250's? I hadn't heard any myself but would of though the KXF and RMZ would be due for major makeovers...anyone know?
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Tpog496 12/22/2015 2:16pm
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I would guess Suzuki would update the 450 before updating the 250. The 2017 KXF should have the updates to the chassis that the 450 has. That's just a logical guess.
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kiwifan 12/22/2015 4:55pm
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Thanks, Yes good point about the KXF, could be a killer in 2017!
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I've heard whispers about the CRF.
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kiwifan 12/22/2015 5:10pm
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tempura wrote:
I've heard whispers about the CRF.
Unlikely since the 450 is all new for 2017 (the 250 major updates normally follow the 450 ones a year later) but its well known the current motor is near the limit of potential, so who knows. I will let my friend know anyway to keep it in mind, thanks

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ML512 12/22/2015 5:23pm
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The 2017 KX250F is getting a major overhaul.
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Dang this Suzuki overhaul has been rumoured a while right?
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ML512 12/22/2015 5:24pm
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Crush wrote:
Dang this Suzuki overhaul has been rumoured a while right?
The 2016 RM-Z250 was the major overhaul.
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kiwifan 12/22/2015 5:42pm
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ML512 wrote:
The 2017 KX250F is getting a major overhaul.
Excellent, thanks ML
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Crush wrote:
Dang this Suzuki overhaul has been rumoured a while right?
ML512 wrote:
The 2016 RM-Z250 was the major overhaul.
Was it major!? I can't say i've actually paid a lot of attention but it seems pretty similar to the last 7 years doesn't it?
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ML512 wrote:
The 2017 KX250F is getting a major overhaul.
I predict this to win next years shootout...unless the new WP AER forks are incredible.


Boggles my mind that the Yamaha can win shootouts.....seeing as it reminds me of a boat anchor with wheels
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ML512 12/22/2015 7:24pm
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BobPA wrote:
I predict this to win next years shootout...unless the new WP AER forks are incredible. Boggles my mind that the Yamaha can win shootouts.....seeing as it...
I predict this to win next years shootout...unless the new WP AER forks are incredible.


Boggles my mind that the Yamaha can win shootouts.....seeing as it reminds me of a boat anchor with wheels
Have you ridden one?
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Kawi will be the only major overhaul.
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Reggsie 12/23/2015 1:53am
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ML512 wrote:
The 2017 KX250F is getting a major overhaul.
BobPA wrote:
I predict this to win next years shootout...unless the new WP AER forks are incredible. Boggles my mind that the Yamaha can win shootouts.....seeing as it...
I predict this to win next years shootout...unless the new WP AER forks are incredible.


Boggles my mind that the Yamaha can win shootouts.....seeing as it reminds me of a boat anchor with wheels
Tossing up over what my next 250f will be and the yz is at the top of the list. It might be a bit wide but the suspension can't be beat and it's no heavier than any of the others.
F150Motocrosser 12/23/2015 6:44am
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I'm sure this thread is meant to be for 250 4T, but the 2017 KTM 250SX 2T is supposed to be all new
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Jordan421 12/23/2015 8:55am
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2017 250's, can we get to 2016 before we start rumors on the 2017 bikes?... smh
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ML512 12/23/2015 8:58am
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Jordan421 wrote:
2017 250's, can we get to 2016 before we start rumors on the 2017 bikes?... smh
Considering the 2017 bikes will be out half-way into 2016, and the 2016 bikes have already been out a few months, it's a fair discussion.
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Redrcr34 12/23/2015 9:05am
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Jordan421 wrote:
2017 250's, can we get to 2016 before we start rumors on the 2017 bikes?... smh
ML512 wrote:
Considering the 2017 bikes will be out half-way into 2016, and the 2016 bikes have already been out a few months, it's a fair discussion.
Michael, any ideal when the your going to get to test the 2016 Ktm 450 factory edition?

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ML512 12/23/2015 10:06am
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Michael, any ideal when the your going to get to test the 2016 Ktm 450 factory edition?
Probably the second week of January. Not sure on the exact date yet.
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Redrcr34 12/23/2015 11:08am
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Redrcr34 wrote:
Michael, any ideal when the your going to get to test the 2016 Ktm 450 factory edition?
ML512 wrote:
Probably the second week of January. Not sure on the exact date yet.
Thanks Michael, finally pulling the trigger on the FE
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Redrcr34 wrote:
Michael, any ideal when the your going to get to test the 2016 Ktm 450 factory edition?
ML512 wrote:
Probably the second week of January. Not sure on the exact date yet.
Redrcr34 wrote:
Thanks Michael, finally pulling the trigger on the FE
Your welcome, lol
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ML512 wrote:
Probably the second week of January. Not sure on the exact date yet.
Redrcr34 wrote:
Thanks Michael, finally pulling the trigger on the FE
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Your welcome, lol
And you too Billy!
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kiwifan 12/23/2015 12:09pm
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Jordan421 wrote:
2017 250's, can we get to 2016 before we start rumors on the 2017 bikes?... smh
He is starting to plan for 2017 (getting more serious), nothing wrong with that....
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ML512 wrote:
The 2017 KX250F is getting a major overhaul.
BobPA wrote:
I predict this to win next years shootout...unless the new WP AER forks are incredible. Boggles my mind that the Yamaha can win shootouts.....seeing as it...
I predict this to win next years shootout...unless the new WP AER forks are incredible.


Boggles my mind that the Yamaha can win shootouts.....seeing as it reminds me of a boat anchor with wheels
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Tossing up over what my next 250f will be and the yz is at the top of the list. It might be a bit wide but...
Tossing up over what my next 250f will be and the yz is at the top of the list. It might be a bit wide but the suspension can't be beat and it's no heavier than any of the others.
I don't think you'll be alone. The YZ's killed it in every shootout this year. I thought the KTM's were game-changers?

http://motocross.transworld.net/videos/2016-250-shootout/
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IceMan446 12/25/2015 12:50pm
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keith101 wrote:
I don't think you'll be alone. The YZ's killed it in every shootout this year. I thought the KTM's were game-changers? http://motocross.transworld.net/videos/2016-250-shootout/
I don't think you'll be alone. The YZ's killed it in every shootout this year. I thought the KTM's were game-changers?

http://motocross.transworld.net/videos/2016-250-shootout/
Finally a 250 shootout.

But damn, that audio in the video was horrible.
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Jordan421 wrote:
2017 250's, can we get to 2016 before we start rumors on the 2017 bikes?... smh
ML512 wrote:
Considering the 2017 bikes will be out half-way into 2016, and the 2016 bikes have already been out a few months, it's a fair discussion.
If they do overhaul the 2017 kx250f, I just hope it still begs you to ride towards the back of the seat. I love not having to be right up against the gas tank in every corner.

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