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5/20/2019 5:59pm
5/20/2019 5:59pm
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5/21/2019 9:24pm
**update, local dealer let me have first pick of the 2020s they JUST got in today. turns out there's no changes to the 150 or 250f besides graphics and some valving settings. so I will NOT be getting a 20' as they are 700$ more than the 19.
options at the dealer which is 154miles away are....
19 150sx 6400
19 250sxf 7300
19 crf250 7000
19 kx250f 5350
all the 4 strokes will get approx 1300-1400$ in basic mods and setup/ergo parts and the 2 stroke to match my xci setup would need about 1100. id say if they were all the same price I wouldn't ever consider the kx but with my 18 450sxf making me very unhappy im hesitant that the 250f won't have the same issues of constant flame outs. My Rmz 250 with full exhaust has a very nice motor I like that pulls great down low and carries all the way to rev limiter. it could use more at the absolute top for sure but its very smooth and NEVER STALLED once, even in my woods loop. where my 450sxf stalled 20+ times in less than 30minutes.
I swore off Honda because I got a 12' crf250 when they first came out with the efi, I LITERALLY rode the bike ONE TIME and listed it for sale on the drive home. It would jerk when cracking the throttle. you had to accelerate at say 10% throttle or 0% no in-between would jerk like nobody business.
I have a 19 150xcw with head, v4r, and exhaust and thing RIPS. Selling my as new 450sxf because its just not for me to get something else for MX. Im thinking if I have the same bars, motor setup and even gearing and modded brake setup and riding position as my xcw each time I ride each bike ill be better vs riding a different engine, a 4 stroke, or a different brand bike.
Id rather get a new 18 150sx I think because then I could at least swap all plastics and seat etc back and forth where the 19 sx has different bodywork than my 19xcw that uses the 18 sx bodywork. if the 2020 sx is a better bike all around then I might be able to jump to that.
Local pricing is 6500 for a 19 150sx. no 18 left overs in 150miles.
thoughts?
options at the dealer which is 154miles away are....
19 150sx 6400
19 250sxf 7300
19 crf250 7000
19 kx250f 5350
all the 4 strokes will get approx 1300-1400$ in basic mods and setup/ergo parts and the 2 stroke to match my xci setup would need about 1100. id say if they were all the same price I wouldn't ever consider the kx but with my 18 450sxf making me very unhappy im hesitant that the 250f won't have the same issues of constant flame outs. My Rmz 250 with full exhaust has a very nice motor I like that pulls great down low and carries all the way to rev limiter. it could use more at the absolute top for sure but its very smooth and NEVER STALLED once, even in my woods loop. where my 450sxf stalled 20+ times in less than 30minutes.
I swore off Honda because I got a 12' crf250 when they first came out with the efi, I LITERALLY rode the bike ONE TIME and listed it for sale on the drive home. It would jerk when cracking the throttle. you had to accelerate at say 10% throttle or 0% no in-between would jerk like nobody business.
I have a 19 150xcw with head, v4r, and exhaust and thing RIPS. Selling my as new 450sxf because its just not for me to get something else for MX. Im thinking if I have the same bars, motor setup and even gearing and modded brake setup and riding position as my xcw each time I ride each bike ill be better vs riding a different engine, a 4 stroke, or a different brand bike.
Id rather get a new 18 150sx I think because then I could at least swap all plastics and seat etc back and forth where the 19 sx has different bodywork than my 19xcw that uses the 18 sx bodywork. if the 2020 sx is a better bike all around then I might be able to jump to that.
Local pricing is 6500 for a 19 150sx. no 18 left overs in 150miles.
thoughts?
I'd be patient on the new KTM 2 stroke issue...there might be some "changes".
The Shop
2020 KTM 150 XC-W TPI.
As far as the 450 goes, if you don't like it and don't need it, let it go.
On the other hand, I consider riding multiple bikes on multiple tracks to be an advantage over the long term.
Changing bikes on occasion allows you to be a more versatile rider and adapt your body position to suit a bike that has a slightly different setup.
I usually ride a 250 two-stroke, but often switch over to my 125 and have owned every Japanese brand.
Saturday, for the last practice moto of the day, I rode my buddy's Husky FC450-RE for a few laps, then switched back to my YZ250 and got back on the track quickly. My lap times were almost identical (within 1 second).
Lot's of people seem to frequent only one riding spot, or one track. Rather than building skill, they're just getting used to one set of conditions. If you push your comfort zone and spend time at all different kinds of tracks, you become a better rider everywhere. That philosophy has really improved my skill and also the amount of fun I have riding moto.
That's just my opinion, and I think it only applies if you are somewhat physically fit, and you ride often.
I have a bunch of extra parts that I removed to sell as well. If you’re interested in the bike, or parts you can email me @ Langhammx@sbcglobal.net
Personally, I'd get the cheapest bike that's good enough and dump the $$$ savings into it. My XC-W was a leftover in Feb and was $2000 off, money which I'm now throwing into Kreft suspension.
Then they’ll get it.
Pit Row
The Langer rides his stuff silly & at places that make me jealous.
To the OP, if you are going to continue to ride the 2-strokes, I highly recommend a Lectron carb. Unless you end up with a TPI bike.
https://motocrossqc.com/?s=150+sx+2019
**update, local dealer let me have first pick of the 2020s they JUST got in today. turns out there's no changes to the 150 or 250f besides graphics and some valving settings. so I will NOT be getting a 20' as they are 700$ more than the 19.
options at the dealer which is 154miles away are....
19 150sx 6400
19 250sxf 7300
19 crf250 7000
19 kx250f 5350
all the 4 strokes will get approx 1300-1400$ in basic mods and setup/ergo parts and the 2 stroke to match my xci setup would need about 1100. id say if they were all the same price I wouldn't ever consider the kx but with my 18 450sxf making me very unhappy im hesitant that the 250f won't have the same issues of constant flame outs. My Rmz 250 with full exhaust has a very nice motor I like that pulls great down low and carries all the way to rev limiter. it could use more at the absolute top for sure but its very smooth and NEVER STALLED once, even in my woods loop. where my 450sxf stalled 20+ times in less than 30minutes.
I swore off Honda because I got a 12' crf250 when they first came out with the efi, I LITERALLY rode the bike ONE TIME and listed it for sale on the drive home. It would jerk when cracking the throttle. you had to accelerate at say 10% throttle or 0% no in-between would jerk like nobody business.
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