I know the 250R is the ultimate race machine but I was wondering if it was suited to riding tight bush trails? I ride with one guy who has a 400ex and another with a 300ex. Which machine is going to have the advantage 250r, 300ex or 400ex?

 

Well, I sure wouldn't bet the farm on the 250R. That would be really stretching its capabilities.
If you geared it down considerably you might be able to stay with the others without fouling plugs or constantly shifting to keep it somewhere near the band. I'd think the 400ex would be the one you both would follow, unless the trails are really tight (50" or less & technical), then a good rider on the 300ex might show you the way. Out here, you don't find many 2 stroke quads on the designated OHV trails; they just aren't in their element on this sort of terrain.

 

Not to be argumentative, but I think you might be selling the 250R a bit short here. All you have to do is look at what most pro GNCC or hare scramble racers ride to see that the 250R is indeed an excellent woods machine. Ole Barry Hawk won 7 consecutive GNCC championships on one - and it's kind of hard to argue with those numbers.

Regards,

Dennis

 

Good point Dennis.
On the other hand, those guys are also pro's. We are not.

In only tight woods. I like the 300EX.
Tight woods and straits. 400EX
More straits than woods. 250R
Start throughing mods on them. It's anyones game.

Chris

 

I ride my R in the tight woods of northern Minnesota...it isn't a problem...as long as your R isn't setup for a mid tot opend powerband with a big hit...you shouldn't have a problem

 

I would have to agree with dhines.

Woods ridding all comes down to the rider. It depends how fearless you are. In the woods With a R I steer with the rear. And have gone between two trees, Too tight to go through straight.

Be carefull thow, It's a good way to bend axles.

Fear and skill will determine the leader.

PS , I'm crashing windows 98 %#&*, more than I'm crashing in the woods. 2000 is fine.

 

The R is an excellent bike for tight woods. Put a decendant rider on an R on he will leave either the 300 or the 400 behind in the tight woods. I, along with several others from my area race all of the GNCC's and most of us prefer the R. You don't have to be a pro rider to navigate these bikes through the woods. If you don't believe me, go to a GNCC or local hare scrambles and take a look at what most people are riding.