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With word on streets Next year 250 class ama rules bikes will be “stock” with only mods are suspension, bars/grips, pipes, clutches and wheels.
I think it’s a great idea. Might hurt the accessory industry a bit
Helps privateers for one. It also looks like they’re trying to slow these bikes down. Also helps with slowing tracks down too. Might help in bike sales etch
I think we all can agree bikes have gotten a little out of hand.
It’ll be interesting to see what the rule(s) actually ok like when announced but it’s coming.
Not a chance the factory teams let that happen.
https://youtu.be/OpRLo8K0JVg?si=5HbjMkj-O1hw1EzT
See what Brian says starting at 3:41
Change is coming
Also looks like he confirmed but not fully that Haiden is 450 in 2026
The only rule change is lower sound levels. There will absolutely not be a stock bike rule
I almost don’t want to ask where you heard that
Edit: just saw your source was a poorly worded and misinterpreted Brian Deegan video. Nuff said
I haven't heard that but I would be really shocked if that were to happen. The AMA haven't done anything about Factory bikes at Lorettas, let alone pulling the rug out on fully decked out, Factory 250Fs at the professional level? I would be shocked that the teams would be on board with that. I could be totally wrong though, as I have no idea what rules/restrictions may be coming.
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Where did he mention any of the specific things that you listed?
Not just going on what he’s saying. There have been many diff rumors floating around about what bikes could be like next year cause rules. Not just what “Brian’s” saying. He’s the first to comment on it publicly
So everyone will be on Yamaha next year 😉? Without the opportunity to "level up" the HP why would anyone want to field a team with stock bikes other than the fastest? Especially Pro Circuit that is in the engine development business. 450s are fast enough that it's about ECU/traction management. 250s would be significantly differentiated by such a rule.
Where?
I follow the sport pretty close and haven't heard any of those rumors until you brought them up.
Would love to be able to educate myself on it more.
That 'Brian' is the same guy who let his son race a full factory 250 at Loretta's..
The stock 250 yamahas I've rode are slow with zero top end. Don't bode well on the dynos either. I think people confuse the factory motors they have 12 years of r n d on with the stock bike
Definitely relevant to the conversation.... 🤦♂️
It is kind of amazing the rep they have. Stock they aren't anything special IMO
With a forum name like that. I take this -300% seriously....yes negative.
Minimum pro age will be 17 in 2026 and 18 in 2027.
That drastic of a change would severely impact our industry. As it is with the incoming sound rule, the aftermarket pipe companies are hard at work now coming up with new specs.
The word on the streets are wrong. The only thing they are doing is lowering the sound, and they are taking this rule seriously for once.
Also, look for a lot of bike inspection issues next year, they are going to be tearing down a lot of bikes next year too.
It wasn’t a full factory 250.
As far as tear downs, is that 250 and 450 or just 250?
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Sound limits and age restrictions will be the changes.
I believe Jeremy Albright mentioned this on Pulp a few weeks ago, if I’m not mistaken.
450 is open season(outside of frames) while 250 has the production rule or whatever it is that states your parts need to be commercially available
Uhhhh nope.
Just trying to stir the shit 😂
It’s also the same guy that let his kid race 50 sr with a big bore and got caught.
2026 will consist of CRF230, TTR225, and KLX230 factory bikes
How am I wrong? Or are you 4 joints in on the day and just here to shit talk?
Both classes have a production rule. So you're not even close to right.
Can you admit that or just wanna talk some shit to try to deflect from looking like a dumb fuck?
There is no rumors other than what you write here.
There is sound changes coming based on or similar to what FIM is doing. 109/111db. That will impact bikes a lot.
Do you rally think that for 250 SMX they could in less then 1 year bring such a rule through? OEM, aftermarket parts, stock bike development with 3 years R&D in the pipeline.
It's not even a rumor.
Jesus, you are insufferable. Have a good one, good luck out there
KTM and Triumph better get hopping on a new model.....😂
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