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Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen.
As I spent some time around the board I came to notice, that there's a lot of guys who go through a lot of different bikes over years, therefore I seek your advice.
I currently have an 07 rmz 250, which is stock, engine rebuilt recently, going through transmission right now. It's a cool bike and it's fun to ride, but I wrench it more than I ride it recently and I grew tired of this particular bike. I don't mind wrenching in fact I like it but there's just no more love in this relationship. Had this bike since 2013, didn't ride much (approx 100 hours) but I can manage the power just fine, sometimes I feel like I could actually use some more. I don't want to buy another old 250f to pur money into it non-stop, cannot afford a new one at the moment, but also would never ever choose to sit out a season without a bike, which led me to think about getting myself a 2 stroke. Also I have heard that 2 strokes make you a better rider.
I rode a friends 03 YZ 125 and enjoyed it A LOT. The bike screamed and screamed and I felt like doing mach 3 speed, but then I looked down and it turned out I was barely moving...
Lots of fun, other then it was a little slow for my taste. It required lots of clutching. On the other hand, I can't help feeling that a 250 smoker will kill me first chance it gets.
Physical background, as it might matter when it comes to bike choice: 178cm height, 70kgs. In shape.
Here goes the big question, should I go for a 125 or 250 2 stroke?
I will be racing the next bike I get, but in the race series that has no displacement limits. You can race a 125 against 250's and 450's. I want the bike that is reliable (I stay on top of maintenance) and fun. I have never ridden a 250 2-stroke. Top of my list would be suzukis, because I love the way they handle, but it's not a deciding factor. MX only.
Sorry for the long post, appreciate the input.
As I spent some time around the board I came to notice, that there's a lot of guys who go through a lot of different bikes over years, therefore I seek your advice.
I currently have an 07 rmz 250, which is stock, engine rebuilt recently, going through transmission right now. It's a cool bike and it's fun to ride, but I wrench it more than I ride it recently and I grew tired of this particular bike. I don't mind wrenching in fact I like it but there's just no more love in this relationship. Had this bike since 2013, didn't ride much (approx 100 hours) but I can manage the power just fine, sometimes I feel like I could actually use some more. I don't want to buy another old 250f to pur money into it non-stop, cannot afford a new one at the moment, but also would never ever choose to sit out a season without a bike, which led me to think about getting myself a 2 stroke. Also I have heard that 2 strokes make you a better rider.
I rode a friends 03 YZ 125 and enjoyed it A LOT. The bike screamed and screamed and I felt like doing mach 3 speed, but then I looked down and it turned out I was barely moving...
Lots of fun, other then it was a little slow for my taste. It required lots of clutching. On the other hand, I can't help feeling that a 250 smoker will kill me first chance it gets.Physical background, as it might matter when it comes to bike choice: 178cm height, 70kgs. In shape.
Here goes the big question, should I go for a 125 or 250 2 stroke?
I will be racing the next bike I get, but in the race series that has no displacement limits. You can race a 125 against 250's and 450's. I want the bike that is reliable (I stay on top of maintenance) and fun. I have never ridden a 250 2-stroke. Top of my list would be suzukis, because I love the way they handle, but it's not a deciding factor. MX only.
Sorry for the long post, appreciate the input.
Good luck what ever you decide to do
The newer 125s make way more power than the 2003 you rode. I'm really impressed with the 2016 KTM 125.
The Shop
Riding a 12 kx250f now I love it to death but I have just really always missed 2 strokes
Best bikes ever made.
Side note, anybody got any experience with the GYTR kits for them?
Then I think about it and realize I could be braking later, carrying more momentum, and getting on the gas sooner while really pressing on that outside peg. This is why I love the 125, you gotta do things right to go fast and it feels so damn badass when you start putting it together!
Then apply those fundamentals to a 250 smoker and you are gonna be hauling the mail.
I know that it depends on the person, just thought I give my perspective. I'd choose the 250 2 stroke, very fun to ride, it rips, easy to throw around and able to huck massive jumps.
Pit Row
Before I bought my YZ250 I had an 09 KTM 250SX. Almost bought a new one instead of the YZ, but I wanted the better suspension on the Yamaha.
If you have the chance, ride a few and see which you like best.
All that being given said....I'm going with the 125 this year myself. I feel like I can cut more consistent laps on it while remaining aggressive as opposed to a 250.
I currently have a 2016 crf450 in my garage which does everything absolutely perfectly for me. I also have a 1998 CR250 (currently in a million and one pieces), the 98 CR250 has a horrible reputation, the chassis transmits every single part of the track to your wrists.
On a good dry day I honestly prefer the 98. It's just fun there's no other way to describe the bike.
That said if I'm riding a wet sloppy track or I'm racing the 450 gets the vote every time.
Engine wise I feel the yz250 is smoother, the rm250 is snappier
Yz250 feels more stable and has better suspension (sss). Valved and sprung for my weight the rm250 still wasn't as good as my yz250 stock
I also feel the yz250 is built a little better. Just small things that add up to a more solid feeling bike.
Mxa did a test in 2008 of the yz, rm, and sx and I pretty much agree with everything they said.
I also rate my yz over the 12 ktm 250sx I had too
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