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Can't wait to ride the all new 250SX.
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Edit : 145 lbs without gear and novice- intermediate skill level. Glen Helen REM track.
Did they feel the same handeling wise and ergonomics?
My experience with the KTM demo day isn't really all that great, I had test rode a 2012 150. Couldn't keep it on the pipe and dropped her a few times. Just felt uncomfortable. Got back on my 250F and thought "I'll never buy a 2 stroke again"
Well... 2 years later I got a killer deal on a 2012 150. Best bike I've ever rode. I've got no problem ringing her out, and it just feels like home. Ergos are perfect. I don't know why I didn't like the test bike
at least that's what they dide at the ride day I went to. you get to ride every bike for 2 laps and then one bonus ride.
it was fun but I don't know that I would miss 2 days work for it.
second thought........ yeah I would lol
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The 250sx felt much stronger to me than the 350, but for a 250 it was very linear in it's power delivery and fell flat early up on top. So kind of a bottom/mid motor with no real hit. I also have no idea which power valve spring it had and how it was set, but really a no hit 2-stroke motor is what most people would really want and it was fast. Vibration was nothing noticable. A very good platform for a MX bike and I can't wait to get one(Husky actually).
The 150 was just too fucking slow, the end.
Saying all 3 felt the same means the handling characteristics and suspension action was very similar and the only differences was in the power deliveries.The new AER forks are, if anything, the opposite of the old 4cs forks in that there was no hint of harshness and in fact felt on the mushy side. Overall all 3 bikes felt soft and springy in their action. The forks would dive quickly under heavy braking and would "pop" back up and almost push the front wheel when I'd release the brake. They would also spring back up landing from jumps that gave me a feeling of delay before I could accelerate away from the landing. As with the 250 motor, I have no idea what settings the suspension were at nor sag as they all felt like they were a biased to the rear a bit. I have no doubt sag, clicker and/or air pressure adjustment could correct a lot of the feeling I got and I think overall they have a decent suspension platform to start from. Certainly no worse than most of the recent attempts from the Japanese manufacturers.
FTR, I'm 5'6" 160lb Vet Pro
Edit: All 3 bikes shifted like crap, that was the biggest disappointment for me. I could not get them to up shift under a load and many times had to back off after a second failed attempt at a full power up shift.
Also remember these demo rides are 2 laps and hand it off to the next guy in line so not really enough time to even adjust to the bike let alone get a total feel for it. I may have highlighted the the things I didn't like, but overall I really liked the fit and feel am sure if it was a shootout with all bikes, I'd have plenty of negative things to say about the other manufacturers.
I'm old and a two stroke guy, however I rode the 450 first.
I have had two 450s, and 04 and a 09. The 09 was much better but I never felt at home with it.
After my two laps on it to pass judgement, I just did not like the feel.
Jumped on the 250SX and of course felt right at home.
As mentioned you are handed the bike from the previous rider, so there is no set up or adjustments of any kind.
The power was good, however the smoothness was very noticable.
The suspension while a little too soft for me, felt much better than my 13.
I put a deposit on one today.
you're just jaded cuz you hate small bores
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