I currently have a Yamaha Blaster, but want to move on to a larger quad with better suspension. I rode my friends 400ex and really like it but can't afford anything over $3,200. I like the handling of it, the way it takes whoops, and the suspension. How does the suspension of a 250R compare to a 400ex? Does the R handle as well and take whoops as well? Also, I am concerned about getting something that old. Even if it was in decent shape would it always be in the shop? Thanks

 

I have a moded 86 model TRX250r.As far as handling goes the 250r is the best handling qaud ever. period.Yes the 400ex handles extremely well but the 250r's lower c.o.g helps alot it is less tipsy.As far as durablitlity hey it is a HONDA.MY 250r hnadles real well now i hope.IT has white bro's whtie power shocks with res's all the way around,JD +2 arms.I hope this makes it handle as well as my freinds!!!!


86 trx250r FMF gold series fatty pipe,power core 2 silencer,wiseco .20 piston,DG alloy series nerfs,motion pro twist throttle,JD performance +2 a-arms,white bro's white power shocks with res's all the way around,motion pro clutch cable,motion pro kill switch,fastline braided steel brake lines,boyesen reeds,uni filter,durablue eliminator axle,durablue posi loc axle nut,PEP easy pull clutch perch and lever,braking brake pads,20/11/9 6 ply razr's on ITP .190 wheels,18/11/8 holeshot mx's on Mitchell .190 wheels,21/7/10 holeshots on ITP .190 wide offset wheels,modified stock steering stem,anti vibration damper,tag t-2 handlebars,LSR bearing carrier,AREN's frame and swing arm next!!!!!

www.angelfire.com/me3/fmf86trx250r

 

Check out 300EX's also for around $2500-3000. The suspension and handling are also very good as is pointed out in all the shootouts it's involved in. Perhaps not as good as 400EX or 250R, but not far behind and better than the rest out there. Electric start and reverse are added bonus.

I have one for sale right now as a matter of fact.

 

you can get a pretty nice 250R for that money, thats what I would do over a 300ex

 

If you find a decent 250r get it. Learn to work on
it yourself as you go. To me thats as much a fun challenge as riding. Me and my buddies get together at least a couple of times a month on Saturday night just to wrench and bench race. It's
fun that way. We have 6 250r's in our group and none of us would rather ride anything else.