What bike would you buy?

m.hardesty16 9/1/2017 5:46pm
9/1/2017 5:46pm
If you could buy any 250f on the market right now (17/18 models) reguardless of cost, which bike would you get? Same with the 450f's, which bike would you get? Just curious to see what people like.
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flopper12 9/1/2017 5:57pm
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YZ 250 FX or KTM 250 XC-F

I always keep a 250 smoker in the garage and have no desire to own a 450.
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JWACK 9/1/2017 5:59pm
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I would buy my 18 Crf Tongue

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Dirty Points 9/1/2017 6:06pm
9/1/2017 6:06pm
No clue. Thats not the framework real people purchase under. And its not even a "cost" issue.

Next bike I would have my eye on is a yz125x, if it ever appears
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TeamGreen 9/1/2017 6:08pm
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Husqvarna 250FE (Because it'll be the one that does EVERYTHING and retains a ton of value).
Whatever 2018 450 is your favorite color...they're ALL that good.
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hellion 9/1/2017 6:11pm
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I'd keep my YZ250, and add a FC350 Husqvarna
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305FC250 9/1/2017 6:24pm
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Toss up between a KTM/Husky 250f or a yz250f. I do own two Huskys but not a Yamaha. But the yz250f has been calling my name lately. Trying to hold off till 2019 to get all the changes the 450 got this year, but if I find a good enough deal I may be too impatient and pull the trigger on a 2018.
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flopper12 9/1/2017 6:49pm
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There is a killer 16 YZ 250f for sale in the Bazzar; if my truck was paid off it would be in my garage.

For now I'll ride my 09 YZ 250f and my SSS updated 04 YZ 250. I just picked up a GYTR complete clutch for the 250f and a new Rekluse Radius-X insert. Found a very slightly used Core EXP for the smoker at AMA vintage days. I'm saving it for the winter rebuild. Going to ride both next year and buy a new version of whichever I feel faster on next year.
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resetjet 9/1/2017 6:53pm
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yz or ktm 250f. I own both. Both are great. YZ a little cheaper, but finish not as nice.
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loftyair 9/1/2017 6:55pm
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Oh, that 04 with SSS, yummy!
Id go husq/ktm with both.
350 and Alta sound good too.
Ktm/husq 300cc 2-stroke, with stroker kit, for like a 325 or so fave thing right now.
rollin64caddy 9/1/2017 6:58pm
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just bought a tc250 last week because im a die hard 2 stroke fan. but those 17/18 crf450s look awesome though
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Radical 9/1/2017 8:09pm
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My next bike will most likely be the next generation YZ125 when Yamaha refreshes the line.
Until then I'm good.
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mx510 9/1/2017 8:18pm
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I am waiting on my TX300....
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jeffro503 9/1/2017 8:26pm
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Well I'm a converted Husky guy , so myself I'd go for the Husky 250F. BUT.....if I'm getting a 250 it would be the 2 stroke TC250. Bigger bike.....no 450 for me , but I'm extremely interested in the Husky FC350 right now. I think I could have a lot of fun on that bike.
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Johnny Depp 9/1/2017 8:29pm
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2018 Beta 480 RR. Turn this into a MX/XC weapon. Bucket list stuff.




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JMR1976 9/1/2017 8:38pm
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2018 CRF250 and Husky 250f

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Rockinar 9/1/2017 9:13pm
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Neither. Husky TC125/250

If it has to be 4 stroke, I'd go Kawi cause I think the green looks cool and I want a kick start. Not a fan of e-start.
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Fearo 9/2/2017 12:40am
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I'd buy the same god damn bike I bought two weeks ago.



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Crush 9/2/2017 3:57am
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Fearo wrote:
I'd buy the same god damn bike I bought two weeks ago. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2017/09/02/212525/s1200_IMG_20170819_162531.jpg[/img]
I'd buy the same god damn bike I bought two weeks ago.



I think that is a great choice, but I can't go past the look of the Husky. Most stylish bike since the 01-08 Suzuki two strokes I think.
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Pirate421 9/2/2017 4:14am
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jeffro503 wrote:
Well I'm a converted Husky guy , so myself I'd go for the Husky 250F. BUT.....if I'm getting a 250 it would be the 2 stroke...
Well I'm a converted Husky guy , so myself I'd go for the Husky 250F. BUT.....if I'm getting a 250 it would be the 2 stroke TC250. Bigger bike.....no 450 for me , but I'm extremely interested in the Husky FC350 right now. I think I could have a lot of fun on that bike.


I have a 250sx and just got a new 350. Have had a 250f too but the 350 is unreal. Feels just as light as my 250 and very fast. Love it.
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dedi684 9/2/2017 5:02am
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jeffro503 wrote:
Well I'm a converted Husky guy , so myself I'd go for the Husky 250F. BUT.....if I'm getting a 250 it would be the 2 stroke...
Well I'm a converted Husky guy , so myself I'd go for the Husky 250F. BUT.....if I'm getting a 250 it would be the 2 stroke TC250. Bigger bike.....no 450 for me , but I'm extremely interested in the Husky FC350 right now. I think I could have a lot of fun on that bike.
I'm a 2 stroke guy especially the 250s. I loved the 350 I rode at the Southwick demos.
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Flip109 9/2/2017 5:22am
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Husky or Honda 450. Would prob literally come down to which one felt better sitting on it at the dealership.
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JMX82 9/2/2017 5:24am
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2018 KTM 250SX or Husqvarna TC 250 gets my vote
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jarvinator 9/2/2017 5:38am
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Keeping my '13 250SX and have been dreaming about a '17 Husky 350, which would be 40 year anniversary bike of my '77 Husky 125CR

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