Need input as it has been 10 years since I have ridden. I had a 1986 honda 250r that I ran in the woods, mud, and jumped. I loved the bike. Is there a better 4 wheeler that is close to the style of the 250r I should be looking at ( cannondale, banshee, other? )? Need some help.

zach

tzhill@bellsouth.net

 

Not sure if you are refering to handling, engine, the whole package, or what???

As far as engines go, the new 450's: TRX, YFZ, and maybe a Suzuki that might be out soon, have a 2-stroke feel, even though they are 4-strokes.

As far as handling, any quick, agile, and light machine like: 400EX, Z400 (a 400EX knockoff), TRX450.

Of all the machines out there the 400EX is probably closest in the frame geometry, but it has a very different engine. As a total package, maybe the 450R comes closest (but needs gearing changes if it is going to be used as a trail machine).

 

2 stroke for woods, no. 4 stroke, yes.

 

For tight woods, you want bottom end grunt, not a lot of rev. The best woods bike of all time is probably the 300EX. It is medium size and agile, but somewhat underpowered. My second choice is the 400EX. Excellent handling, and all the bottom end you will ever need.

 

the 300ex? nahh the 400ex and the warrior are probobly the best 2 trail quads, the 250r could be good for the woods if you really know how to ride it and everything, but id defintely get a z400 if i were u

 

all i do is ride woods trails on a blaster and i burn all the fourstrokes i ride with ( kfx400, raptor 660r, Bf750 ) as long as you know how to ride 2strokes kick *** in the woods id say get the 250r i have wanted on for a while there a nice ride i dont think you could go wrong with it