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Gandorlf
8/29/2016 9:54am
8/29/2016 9:54am
Had my '09 KXF250 for about 5 months now and getting really comfortable on it, riding and servicing wise... Anyway I've started saving for a new bike in 2017 (in about 5 months or so) and was wanting something a bit more recent as I get more involved in the sport.
Been looking at some '13 RMZ250 and I love the look of them, anyone got any experience on a Suzuki bike around that year? What are they like on the track? What are they like to maintain? Anything different from the other Japanese manufacturers?
I have read some reviews from the magazine archives from 2012 but I don't 100% trust those guys. Can't beat first hand owner advice. Thanks in advance.
Been looking at some '13 RMZ250 and I love the look of them, anyone got any experience on a Suzuki bike around that year? What are they like on the track? What are they like to maintain? Anything different from the other Japanese manufacturers?
I have read some reviews from the magazine archives from 2012 but I don't 100% trust those guys. Can't beat first hand owner advice. Thanks in advance.
Your best bet is to try out a friends KX YZ CR etc. Just to get a feel the bike you feel the most comfortable with initially will be a bike that makes you happy to own.
For myself i never have felt comfortable on a Honda or Yamaha yet a Kawasaki or KTM are a natural fit.
The Shop
13 or older YZF = Slow and old, but it will never quit on you.
- 2012 or newer CRF250R or 2014 or newer YZF250F
Have a 15 KX250f now and it's decent bike. Nothing special but does everything well...............
I like my current Kawasaki. I'm not experienced riding motocross bikes but I've been around the sport my entire life and to me the Kawi like another guy already stated good at all trades master of none so to speak. I know a guy with a '12 YZF might ask him if I can do a lap or two on it see how it feels
Pit Row
I built a CR500 powered RMZ250 chassis bike. I chose to try the RMZ after owning CRF and CR Honda 125, 250, and 450's. The RMZ and RM's just have a really responsive chassis. Of course this is a Hand built bike, but the shock is really decent, once you spring it right. The forks, I played with, as FC had already done the re-valve for a guy 30 lbs lighter than me. I added heavier springs and played with the oil level, lowering it to get it smooth all the way through. They are the best forks so far that I've owned. I've had a lot of bikes. I think you would want to mod the RMZ250 with a pipe and maybe a little else. It's down a couple of ponys to other new 250F's. I love the feel though. I'm glad I did not do another CR500AF like everyone else. Everyone that I have let ride it, loves it. But you have to respect the motor. I chose the 250 over the 450 as the chassis was narrower, and handles a bit better, but that's all the 250's vs 450's, in my opinion. Good luck with your choice. Also, I have not found that there is a big difference in parts prices.
I used to own 12 kx250f after I bought 14 rmz250. Both are good bikes, Chose RMZ only because I got good deal.
No problems with my RMZ with 40 hours. Good engine especially for non-professionals, great handling. The suspension could be better.
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