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Mine is an issue of stature and type of riding. I need to be able to kick a light bike and have it start on the first kick or so. My bud's got a 4 stroke, and I've seen way too many dudes tiring themselves out kicking the things (aside of my bud) for me to even consider getting one (although the CRF-X would be an option with the electric start and all).
I'm short, and have been stuck in positions where that one kick starting is a life saver!
I also appreciate being able to rebuild a top end for $150... You have to admit that outside of racing, a 2 stroke is a great "bang for the buck". Us outdoor riders like being able to get in the ballpark of the racebike's performance without breaking the bank.
May not sound like a lot to some of you luck SOB's, but here in Oregon, that's doing ok
It can still be competitive in the 450 class at the local level, though, so you're right.
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No adjustments, or replacements needed.
I also used it for a year as my ice bike.
It was bar none the most fun bike I've ever owned.
It wasnt super fast but a pipe and a good port job makes them sing.....handling was incredible.
When I try to go fast on a 250 2 stroke now it just seems like I'm waiting to unload big.
Then i cruise and save some energy ready for the next section.
On the MX track, i dont find it much slower than the 250fs in a straight line, a corner i need to hold it wide open everywhere to keep on there pace, as i think the 125 looses out the most on the exit of a corner. They gain a few meters
If yamaha doesnt build it , i diffinantly will !!
Mentioned it in another thread a while back , and cant wait to get a new '10 YZ250F to mess with .. and i doubt they will change thier YZ250.
bobbym. you know it's mostly rider in SX or MX, but choice in what bikes suits you best is good to have? if you are on a bikre that suits you and puts the biggest smile on your face,, whats the diff? very few of us are gonna go pro..and make a living at it..
i regularly beat guys on 450F's or 250Fs, on a 500AF or 250AF.. but i also get my ass kicked regularly by guys on diesels as well..!! just how it is..
but there is no doubt my stock engined kx250AF is faster a stock 250F of any color.. same could be said for my 500AF, over a 450F.. as far as quickness/acceleration.. ride um both., no debate.
now on lap times? theres plenty to debate and how many times has it been done?
but last months TWMX with lap times still shows a KX500AF turning faster laps than the tester rider did on his own 450F..
a bike hes not familiar with and goes 2 to 3 secs a lap faster than
on his own personal bike,
thats pretty interesting..
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It's truly sad he said would race the 450 after seeing that. In my eyes...I would not call him a racer. I mean for him to drop 2-3 seconds a lap by working at it...it would probably take months!
Not to mention the OBVIOUS HP advantage at the start. In amateur racing, I rank a start to be at least 80 percent of a race.
so i'l be on smokers for awhile..
i do like riding a thumper,,
and race um too..
but regular moto.. i just happen to prefer a smoker and i finish better..
some like blondes some like brunettes.or red heads?
me? i kinda dig when my wife changes her hair color..
it's all good...
First ride out at Milestone off for 6 months I felt like I had never been off a bike instantly I was back to speed and feeling better than I had in years on a bike. Im going back to what I grew up riding and know how to ride and crash less lol.
2 strokes aren't for everyone I just wish they (AMA) would lower the displacements to make the bikes start off equal in hp what you do from there is between you and the race shop but it would be nice to have a choice since not all of us are 4 stroke riders and not all of us are 2 stroke riders.
If it wasn't the case why wouldn't they need all these crazy class rules to keep the two strokes down.
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According to Yamaha they are releasing details on the 2010 models on September 8 at Noon.
Back to the quasi discussion: There's no way a 250 2t make average Joe faster at any track. But a pro is another topic though. But are we comparing stock bikes or tuned ones? I would suggest a guy RC with his riding style would be faster on a tuned 250 smoker than on a 250F since. Pourcel would not be faster is my opinion...
I guess thats means you Gimp!!!
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