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mnoble0902
11/14/2018 4:30pm
11/14/2018 4:30pm
Hi all.
I need some suggestions as to what I should do with one of my bikes. I have a '17 KTM 250 SX and a '18 YZ250F. I got the Yamaha after I got the KTM because I realized the KTM wasn't really the right bike for me; the main thing is I can't ride a 2-stroke, like it should be. I need to decide what to do with the KTM. I have some ideas and was hoping to get some opinions on the right move. The bike is virtually new with only 15hrs and not ridden hard. I have ridden the Yamaha much harder.
1. Simply keep it and learn how to ride it as it's paid for.
2. Sell it and put the money towards upgrades, such as Factory Connection suspension and FMF exhaust system, for the Yamaha.
3. Sell or trade it and get a 450 (YZF or CRF) so that I have both a 250F and a 450.
4. Sell or trade it and get a second 250F (CRF or KTM).
Thank you!
I need some suggestions as to what I should do with one of my bikes. I have a '17 KTM 250 SX and a '18 YZ250F. I got the Yamaha after I got the KTM because I realized the KTM wasn't really the right bike for me; the main thing is I can't ride a 2-stroke, like it should be. I need to decide what to do with the KTM. I have some ideas and was hoping to get some opinions on the right move. The bike is virtually new with only 15hrs and not ridden hard. I have ridden the Yamaha much harder.
1. Simply keep it and learn how to ride it as it's paid for.
2. Sell it and put the money towards upgrades, such as Factory Connection suspension and FMF exhaust system, for the Yamaha.
3. Sell or trade it and get a 450 (YZF or CRF) so that I have both a 250F and a 450.
4. Sell or trade it and get a second 250F (CRF or KTM).
Thank you!
But my answer is just ride it, or sell it and save the money for gas and oil (and an eventual rebuild) for the 250f.
The Shop
I do love the KTM, but I guess I've been unsure about how to ride it. I'm going out to my usual track next Wednesday if the weather cooperates, so maybe I'll take both bikes and really spend time on the KTM.
And learn to ride the pumpkin properly
Seriously though, like it was mentioned before, the KTM doesn't need to be screaming all the time to take you to the next corner FAST. It is certainly different than your Yamaha, I would give it a chance, spend some time on it and inhale deeply while doing that. Smell is one of the reasons I moved to 2 strokes.
My favorite advise to anyone that rides it, " Make sure you have it pointed in a safe direction before opening the throttle".
Overall learning to ride the 2T well is going to make you faster on a 4T because you don't have to work as much. 2T you learn corner speed and late braking which will translate over to the 4T.
Also, some people just fit 4 strokes better. If you do not agree with the bike, sell it.
Pit Row
This is a real problem you have here. ?
I also agree that some people just fit 4 strokes better. I had a 250 sx (2016) for a while and found it fun, but just couldn't get good race results on it. It's just not forgiving of mistakes, which isn't great for the modestly skilled like myself. I traded it for my buddy's freshly rebuilt 350 and love that bike! And I'm keeping my 250f around both because it's such a great bike, and because then my son can go riding with me.
I did ride a newer 250 sx and thought it felt like it had less peak power than my 16, but was definitely torquier and smoother with better handling and suspension - easier to ride all around. I wouldn't be averse to picking up a newer 250 sx someday.
Its a very friendly bike when you're comfortable.
Don't sell it, its allready paid and you have a very fun bike.
I just sold my YZ250F for a Beta Xtrainer (300).
Prior to this Beta, my experience was a KTM 200 and a YZ85 friends had growing up that i rode for a few minutes and got off because they were a PIA to ride.
I had a huge concern based on my little bit of previous experience but so far i'm extremely happy with my choice.This Xtrainer is just so easy. Power from idle onward is absolutely amazing.
I'm a lugger and this bike fits me so much better than anything else i've owned. I don't see me going back to a 4 stroke anytime soon, extremely happy with this purchase and decision to give a 2 stroke a try.
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