Heavy rider, need more power!

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Hi, i have a RMZ 250 2013. Im 6'2'' (190cm) and about 202lbs (92kg) so im pretty heavy. I have no limitations since im only a weekend warrior. I just know very little about tuning 4-stroke mx bikes.

I have a vortex box, new cams and new axhaust. What is the most bang for the buck when it comes to HP?
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Cygnus 9/11/2016 2:03pm
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A 450.
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IceMan446 9/11/2016 2:04pm
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A 350.

Don't need a 450.
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MxKing809 9/11/2016 2:18pm
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Option A - sell that Zook and get a KTM or Yamaha
Option B - sell that Zook and get a 450.... any 450.
Option C - loose 80 lbs

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quadzrulebro 9/11/2016 2:23pm
9/11/2016 2:23pm Edited Date/Time 9/11/2016 2:24pm
Get a 450. I'm about the same size you are.
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olehoi 9/11/2016 2:35pm
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MxKing809 wrote:
Option A - sell that Zook and get a KTM or Yamaha Option B - sell that Zook and get a 450.... any 450. Option C...
Option A - sell that Zook and get a KTM or Yamaha
Option B - sell that Zook and get a 450.... any 450.
Option C - loose 80 lbs
its desided. getting a 450, loosing 80lbs would make me VERY skinny.
deltadestroyer11 9/11/2016 2:41pm
9/11/2016 2:41pm Edited Date/Time 9/11/2016 2:45pm
You got the cam...pipe and ecu..next in line is a high compression piston. If you still want more..get the head ported.. If you still want more...run race gas (vp 4.4)...If after all that you still want more power...get a 250 two stroke...
Most bang for the buck would be head porting mixed with race gas.
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MxKing809 9/11/2016 2:44pm
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MxKing809 wrote:
Option A - sell that Zook and get a KTM or Yamaha Option B - sell that Zook and get a 450.... any 450. Option C...
Option A - sell that Zook and get a KTM or Yamaha
Option B - sell that Zook and get a 450.... any 450.
Option C - loose 80 lbs
olehoi wrote:
its desided. getting a 450, loosing 80lbs would make me VERY skinny.
That was my point. Some things aren't achievable... I'm in the same boat
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mattmatt300 9/11/2016 2:54pm
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Didn't see it mentioned yet but I'd say a 450 would do the job.
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scooter5002 9/11/2016 3:02pm
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Come back and see me when you're 290 lbs in gear, and on a 96 CR250.



As the old saying goes, "There is no substitute for cubic inch."
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walent215 9/11/2016 4:14pm
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Big bore
GoonSquad250x 9/11/2016 4:17pm
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"Add 2 teeth to the rear sprocket"..
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Cygnus 9/11/2016 4:19pm
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scooter5002 wrote:
Come back and see me when you're 290 lbs in gear, and on a 96 CR250. As the old saying goes, "There is no substitute for...
Come back and see me when you're 290 lbs in gear, and on a 96 CR250.



As the old saying goes, "There is no substitute for cubic inch."
Think ya mean "there is no replacement for displacement"Cool
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mingham97 9/11/2016 4:20pm
9/11/2016 4:20pm Edited Date/Time 9/11/2016 4:21pm
I'm 6 foot and 192 pounds. I feel just fine on my 2013 KX250f although I am not terribly fast. I think you have probably just gotten too fast for the bike. Not too heavy
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colintrax 9/11/2016 4:52pm
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Get a 450 or send the engine to Derek, pro circuit, eleven10, or whoever you like.
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tobz 9/11/2016 5:12pm
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Don't get a 450, get fit, do an insanity work out or something and drop 20. I'm 200lbs and even though it's on the heavy side for a 250, 450s are shit. I'm out there for fun not to drive myself into the ground flailing off the back of a 450.

My 2c anyway, after a kxf450 and wr450 I'll never buy another one again, the power is fun while you can handle it but once your tired (quick) those things are pigs. 250f I can pin all day and have a blast.
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Rdubs19 9/11/2016 5:29pm
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If more power is what you seek, see the Show your 500s thread for guidance
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mingham97 9/11/2016 5:32pm
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I would try the 450 before you make a decision. Those things are fast

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mxjeff575 9/12/2016 2:13pm
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Try a 270 kit ? Nice boost in low-mid pulling torque.
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kkawboy14 9/12/2016 2:17pm
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IceMan446 wrote:
A 350.

Don't need a 450.
What he said
Kx125rider 9/12/2016 2:34pm
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Suprised no one has said anything, but id say get a 450.
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Uncle Tony 9/12/2016 2:51pm
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Get a Kx500 bro, done
mattyhamz2 9/12/2016 3:41pm
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Kx125rider wrote:
Suprised no one has said anything, but id say get a 450.
Laughing
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kkawboy14 9/12/2016 3:48pm
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Kx125rider wrote:
Suprised no one has said anything, but id say get a 450.
What he said
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Falcon 9/12/2016 5:09pm
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GoonSquad250x wrote:
"Add 2 teeth to the rear sprocket"..
This.

You will lose some top speed, but the acceleration will increase noticeably. This is the cheapest mod you can do to add power to your bike.
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Fourth_Floor 9/12/2016 5:57pm
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Put a fresh new graphic kit on it. Always adds a few horsepower to my bikes.
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kkawboy14 9/12/2016 6:40pm
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Fourth_Floor wrote:
Put a fresh new graphic kit on it. Always adds a few horsepower to my bikes.
What he said
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etccb 9/12/2016 6:46pm
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Being that you obviously like your 2 stroke sell it and get a yz and an esr bb cylinder kit.
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Mr.Fuller87 9/14/2016 6:23pm
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I'm 6'1" and 230. I love my CRF450. Being a heavier guy the bike seems to handle a bit easier too.

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