How close are 250f to 250 2 strokes nowadays ?

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Dirt.Squirt 11/24/2022 10:40am
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“2 strokes are way faster I would know cuz I have ten dirtbikes and my dad told me so. He’s pro. Tongue “ - some 7th grader, probably
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burn1986 11/24/2022 11:29am
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burn1986 wrote:
Adding a flywheel weight to the 2-stroke can give you a similar feel to the 4-stroke for comparison.
moto12356999 wrote:
Maybe, but it can’t give it that planted feel with the cornering, also a 250T always going to be out of ideas but 9k whereas thr...
Maybe, but it can’t give it that planted feel with the cornering, also a 250T always going to be out of ideas but 9k whereas thr 4 banger will pull on up top considerably.

I guess it’ll always come down to the rider using the bike to it’s strengths.
Well, you have nothing to lose by going with a 250F. You could try it and see how it goes. If you don’t do well enough you can sell it.
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Ryan625 11/24/2022 3:20pm
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Rideability: 250f
Enjoyment: 250 two stroke


Best engine ever for Moto: 350
Best engine ever off-road: 300 two stroke

That's my humble opinion.No need for a 450 unless its a snowbike
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AJ565 11/24/2022 4:43pm
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You can’t really go wrong with any modern bike 2 or 4 stroke. I have a 250 2 stroke and a 350 and both have pros and cons. My litpro data shows I’m faster on my 2 stroke, but I can ride harder longer on the 350. I think a lot of it comes down to what you like riding. The 350 likes to be ridden like a 2 stroke.

Pros for the 4 stroke: traction on the dry hard pack
Cons: fart sounds

Pros for the 2 stroke: sound, power, weight
Cons: erections lasting more then 4 hours should have medical treatment.
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Moto520 11/24/2022 4:55pm
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One of my bikes is a YZ250 with a few minor mods. I rode my sons brand new kx250 and I couldn’t believe how weak it was compared to the yz.
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MxAddic 11/24/2022 9:38pm
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Close, real close. So close they should be included in the same shootout. If you want to spin your tire ride the 2T. If you like to stay hooked up ride a 4 stroke.
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Spoonguy 11/25/2022 4:58am
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I own both, four strokes simply hook up better. Two strokes are more fun.
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Flatliner 11/25/2022 9:18am
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They've been raced together in Canada at the pro level for years and years now, very close.

deep sand the 2T is better, that's about it.
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sandtrack315 11/25/2022 10:13am
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250Fs are great, you can lug them if you want, or let them scream.
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chump6784 11/25/2022 5:41pm
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burn1986 wrote:
Adding a flywheel weight to the 2-stroke can give you a similar feel to the 4-stroke for comparison.
moto12356999 wrote:
Maybe, but it can’t give it that planted feel with the cornering, also a 250T always going to be out of ideas but 9k whereas thr...
Maybe, but it can’t give it that planted feel with the cornering, also a 250T always going to be out of ideas but 9k whereas thr 4 banger will pull on up top considerably.

I guess it’ll always come down to the rider using the bike to it’s strengths.
brocster wrote:
Suspension set up and roll sped can give you that planted feel with a 2T. The FWW will give you the feel of the 4T engine...
Suspension set up and roll sped can give you that planted feel with a 2T. The FWW will give you the feel of the 4T engine. I struggle with this decision as well.

I had a yz250 with flywheel weight, dep pipe and dep standard length silencer, that thing was smooth and would pull forever. Felt almost like a 4 stroke compared to when it was stock
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MxAddic 11/26/2022 7:38am
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I didn't see a single 2 stroke in the top 10, 250 A or B @ the mini O's. Are they really better? Just Sayin'.
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Baton Rouge 11/26/2022 11:35am
11/26/2022 11:35am
If you think a 250f is as powerful as a 250 two strokes you are mistaken !
Last year at the track i had my 250 yzf 2021 with GET ECU with agressive map, FMF full exhaust, powerflow twinair, bigger carbon airbox (a really powerfull 250f) and i tried a stock 250 yz 2021 and a 250 CR 2006 well my 250f was no where near the two above in term of punch and power ! The 250 yz was so agressive i couldn't believe it.
Anyway if you want something similar try a 350 or 450 (but a 250f still have the best balance of power/handling in my opinion)
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MotofactioN 11/26/2022 12:19pm
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Moto520 wrote:
One of my bikes is a YZ250 with a few minor mods. I rode my sons brand new kx250 and I couldn’t believe how weak it...
One of my bikes is a YZ250 with a few minor mods. I rode my sons brand new kx250 and I couldn’t believe how weak it was compared to the yz.
The new kawis you gotta ride high up in the rpm’s to get into the power. Everyone knows this. Sounds like you were trying to ride it like a 450 lol. Downshift and rev that thing out dude.
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