well ive looked at a few 250rs and im hooked i want a 2 stroke now i was just wondering how long a tank of gas last and if they are fairly reliable

 

The 250R is a notorious gas hog! If you really want to get some distance from a tank of gas, go aftermarket (I have IMS 3.6gal). The stock tank is a 2.4 including reserve. Dependability? Well, since I've learned about them, I've haven't had to do any engine work in a little over 4 years! My friend has an '88 that has NEVER even had a top-end (you can hear the piston slapping a long way off though)and still runs! There are several in my riding group and they are as overall dependable as any of the four-strokes.

 

tj, its matt , just by a r and who cares if it runs out of gas, there fast and thats all that matters

 

tell that to someone that has run outta gas ten miles from camp......ya cant coast that far no matter how fast its goes.....

 

i have the 4. gal. ims tank and i think i can go about as long as a 400ex now but i also have a out-n-back rack that has a 1 gal. gas can and fill it up if i think we are going for a long ride.

 

Man, I know how you feel! I had a 300ex and just traded it for an 86R last night. I rode it this morning, holy crap that thing moves in comparison! Dont worry about gas or reliablility, they are worth a few extra dollars in gas, and seem to have good reliability too.

 

If you guys think that a 250R is fast, you should try riding one with a 340 kit in it. Oh my G*D is it fast!! I have 3 250R's so I have a good comparison between a 250 and the 340. The 340 will blow the 250 away so badly it isn't funny. I really underestimated the engine, it only takes 2 gears and I am easily pulling away from any other 250R. The 340 can open up my lead to 10 bike lengths in seconds. I can't even explain it well, it is just too fast for words.

 

No replacement for displacement.