I have been reading the post about the new 250ex, and how 90% of the posts are people bashing Honda!

Now I read a lot of posts in the Honda forum about machine bashing and I would have to say it is pretty depressing to read. I can't believe that just because Honda produced a new machine that was not up to your expectations (mainly because of rumors), that now you will sit a complain about the company!

You have to have better things to do with your time.

Being able to ride with people that may not be as experienced as some of us is a lot of fun. It gives us the chance to be helpful and show someone a great time. I would have to believe that is what Honda has done, produces a bike that will allow less experienced riders, ride an entry level sport bike.


Ride and ride often….(no matter what you ride!!!)

Schtick

 

there is nothing more painful than waiting for you friend who just got a 300ex, and it just learing to ride. When your waiting at the end of the trail sweating your ***** off in 90 degree weather, turning your engine off, Then see the newbie flying around the corner, then roll over. That blows.

 

Two more cents onto the pile:

First, I admit I was wrong: I didn't expect Honda to introduce ANYTHING new, so close on the heels of the Rubicon release.

The rider with ambitions of GNCC/MX/TT championship riding might be disappointed with the new 250ex, if told he must ride it.

The Honda dealership showroom salesman, told he must sell this new machine, however: what is his reaction? My guess, he smiles, broadly! Where is the major market? The elite, performance-oriented rider, who wants the ultimate go-drive-fast machine? Or is a broader stratum of buyers available in the entry-level, lower-budget ranks?

Honda may be crazy-like-a-fox in this new quad release. Honda offers entry-level machines, through the 250ex; what next? A 300ex? Then, maybe, a 400ex? Plenty of time to develop the 650ex; first, let's start a new crop of riders, introducing them to ATVing with an affordable and manageable machine like the 250ex.

My opinion only; you're welcome to yours.

Tree Farmer

 

Tree Farmer..you couldn't be more correct! Must build a stable foundation before you can reach new hights...650ex!

 

Tree Farmer you have such a way with words and thought. Well put.

 

Greetings,

I too was surprised to see where Honda put its development dollars. But upon reflection, I find it fills an important market segment -- mine.

Had it been available when I went out to get a second quad, I would have bought it. I wanted something slightly smaller but not kid sized, easy to ride for novices (no clutch), and sportier than my 450 (I just didn't need another utility machine). The only reason I looked at the TrailBoss was because Honda didn't have anything that fit that description. I'm happy with the Recon, but I would have jumped at the chance of having the sportier 250EX.

 

I kinda thought the 300ex was a good quad for beginners, but maybe it's too much for them to handle? I suppose the auto-clutch on the 250 will make things much easier to the person that' never touched a quad in their life... and the 250 is a good $1000 cheaper, right? I've got a friend that is planning on buying that Kawasaki sport quad because it's something he can afford... so maybe now I can talk him into the 250ex, since it's in the same price range and it's a Honda, hehe.

Anyone look at the new 4-stroke motorcycles? They have a new 70, 80, and 100, to go along with the old 50, 200, 250, 400, 600, and 650. That's a LOT of bikes to choose from, maybe too many? Who's gonna be able to tell the difference between the 70 and 80? Or even the 80 and 100? Are they for different race classes or what?

 

schtick

I agree with you and tree farmer totally. Honda saw a great need for an entry level sport quad and brought out a good one. I would even consider it for my wife if I was still in the market for one. This new quad has a lot of user friendly features that the 300ex and 400ex does not have. What shocked me the most is that the people bashin Honda are the Honda owners. I expect some of the Polaris owners to throw out some bashes, but not the Honda owners themselves. My buddy has a Honda Recon and where we ride, he never has any trouble keeping up. We even rode with a 400ex one night and the Recon could keep up on everything except the long straightaways, which there were very few. My hats off to Honda for bring more people into the sport.

C400ex1234 - I realize that not everyone was born with your superior riding skills and high dollar job that allows them to buy the fastest sport bike available. I apoligize for all the times you have to wait on a newbie to catch up with you. We realize that you were never a new rider trying to learn to ride.

 

Thanks, it just hits a nerve with me to see how people turn so fast against the manufacture just because their wishes and wants weren’t met.

I would have to agree, I think we all started at bottom and grew to where we are today. But, you will always find someone who is better and will never come down from the clouds to be with the rest of us little people.

Schtick

 

Glad to see I wasn't the only one on here that thought the 250ex was a good idea. When I first got on here a few minutes ago all I read about was how much it sucks.

I think this will be a great machine. An auto clutch so you can keep your mind on learning other things, like riding skills. Then there is the shaft drive, thats really something to look at. I hate all the work you have to do with those chains. For an entry lever rider with no previous experience that would be a great thing. Whats wrong with drum brakes on a quad like this anyway? Not like your gonna be doing any 80 to 30 mph drops in less than a second unless you hit a tree or something. I think the drum brakes will work just fine for those that are looking to learn to ride a bike.

Then when they get totally comfortable with this bike and are ready to move on, they have the 300ex to go to. Learn to work the clutch, adjust chain, maintain disk brakes. They will already have the riding skills, and be learning new skills along with it.

After that the 400ex, all the skills they need, and more power too!

Probably someday soon a bigger bore machine, but as of right now its not needed.

In my opinion this quad will be a great quad to introduce people into sport racing, and that in return will increase quad sales and production. Then along with the power of increasing sales they will have more control on the government, not like it is now with all the trail closing and B.S. like that.