man me and my friend always talk about that...the 250r was a great bike...perhaps the best ever...but those idiots in california are not letting anyone come out with new two-strokes in the next...rest of existence. Honda does need a new bike. me and the same friend were talking about the yzf450 and i'm hoping it turns out to be a piece; at least i dont think its built as well as the 400ex. If it is, the people Ridin' Red will be put to shame more often than now with our little 400s. Honda better get going on fixin that famous chasis with a better engine like a 450...that's going to be the next bike to come out i've heard and it should be a monster. Lately Honda has been a little behind on R&D (have lots of other projects) but we all know when they catch up they usaully set a new standard. Just know you're not the only one waitin for and expecting a new bike