I'm havin trouble decidin if i want to get a 83 250r for $850 or a 85 for $1350. I'm thinkin they're both good bikes but i like the 85 cuz it has a radiator and it has an extra gear. Is either one more reliable? Someone help me decide on what to get!

 

I belive the 85 also has more HP and I know that front fors are bigger. P.S. I am selling my 85250R but I am in california

 

Hey so you think i should get the 85? And is $1350 a good price for a 85 250r? The 83 has a D.G Pipe and Silencer.

 

the 85 is much improved, plus the resale is better. $1350 sounds good as long as everything works and its not trashed.

 

Is there much of a top speed difference between the two years?

 

get the 85. it has the updated engine and yes it is faster.
have you ridden a 250R before? be careful when you do get it b/c i see by your sig you are coming from a bigred. obviously, there is a VAST difference in speed and power between the 250r & 250 bigred. night and day.

 

Hey, I'm not gonna ride like a crazy freak once i get it cuz i don't want to kill myself. But after i've gotten good at riding it i'll start to do some different stuff like jumping, wheeles, etc. But are they really that mean of a machine?

 

flip a coin. the 85 has some unique parts on the swingarm and axle. so parts could be hard to find and expensive. the thing to do would be to get a 86 swingarm and axle and brake. the 83 can be fun and reliable but not as fast on topend. parts are readily available.

 

go with performance, get the '85. at the very least you can say youve got the top of the line

 

h]But are they really that mean of a machine?[/h]

You bet they are! Even stock they'll take you for a ride! Buy the "85" you won't be disappointed