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I have never really felt like my 2020 YZ250F needs more power, except a bit on top.
Whiskey throttle can be an issue for the lesser skilled not used to them.
I'd say a newer model 450 with slower mapping is perfect for any rider that wants an easy bike to ride, and wants to progress. Just up the mapping and add exhaust etc if you want more poke
Just don't try to ride it like a 125 unless your last name is Barcia.
I cannot buy new, I can't stretch to it and don't do credit on toys,
I would be SERIOUSLY reluctant to buy a used 250F.
I'd likely not be able to buy this bike's replacement for a year or two afterwards allowing money for proper upkeep and most importantly seat time. Hopefully that goes some way to explaining the big bore fixation.
I also do not have the skill and fitness to ride a 250F WFO to get it to move with 240lbs plus gear on it.
I am sure a 250F would be plenty fast enough, and I 100% appreciate folks looking out. I will TOTALLY consider one if I luck out and find a mad low hour bargain. It's not an ego / more power thing steering me to bigger bikes, it's a used bike / maintenance thing.
If I was light enough, I'd probably just revert to a 125 like when I was in 7th Grade.
DB505, first post said MX only and location is next to my name, wasn't ignoring you or anything bro sorry, just thought you'd have spotted both by the time I could have replied.
But with how easy it is to change maps on the 450's these days...running the mild maps could be the best of both worlds...mild maps while you get your feet wet, and then you have more at the push of a button when/if you are ready for it (or riding in the sand, or a nice loamy track or something).
Either way (250, 450, 350), you should also look at the off road offerings: Yamaha FX, Honda RX, Kawasaki X, KTM XC...they are very capable on the track, for all but fast A and pro guys, and are better enough (compared to the MX bikes) off road to more than justify the slight additional cost.
IMO I'd get over the air forks dislike and the other internet BS. You've been out of it for 20 years. Any bike will be so far above your capabilities that you'd never notice subtle differences between brands. If you like KXs then go get one and make sure you get the mellow coupler. If you like the KTM or Husky then go get one of those and flip it to the mild map and TC on.
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Just an external aversion to air suspension from MTB's / Cars haha, but obviously this is different and I need to get over it, agreed entirely man and enough people have said the same now.
As said I'm pretty relaxed, throttle control used to be pretty good and I'm happy feeding it in instead of grabbing a handful and happy to grab some clutch, breathe and get my shit together if I get outta shape.
I don't wanna tie up anyone's time any more than I have, so consider it case closed and I do MASSIVELY appreciate all the replies, whatever your opinion / input, it is all great to read and consider.
Thanks again folks, Happy Holidays and enjoy and look after yourselves!
The number 1 goal here is fun. Get whatever you think you'll have the most fun on. If its revving hard and clutching a bunch, go with a 250F or even 350. If you want to go with the baddest machines out there right now...450 all day. The technology is incredible on these bikes. 250 and 450. The 450s are just a whole different level of performance.
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