i think u would be all right as long as u take your time getting use to it thats a hole lot of bike but being u have a shee and alreay understand 2 stroke power you will be al right

 

oh ya my 125 was my first bike and i am 5'9 150 pounds it just took some gettin use to but i already want more power

 

I would say to stay away, it doesn't have enough tires.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

It depends on riders skill and difficulty of the trails. If the trails are easy to moderate then the CR250 would be good for anyone with a little experience. If the trails are moderate to intense then the CR250 would be a handfull for the beginner and intermediate rider. An expert whould be hard pressed to find a more suitable bike. Many riders add flywheel weight to make the bike easier to ride in tuff situations. Adding a good silencer/spark arrestor also softens the hit for trails. The suspension usually needs to be revalved to provide a more compliant trail ride. Bigger tank is almost mandatory. Your size is no problem.

 

i handle my RM250 just fine in trails, i learned on a 250, and when i wanted a bike i got a 250, and a whole lot more.....i go through stuff i never thought i would, and i ride some really rocky bad, tight stuff! i keep it in 1st or 2nd in the real tight woods, powerlines i can get in 3rd(because of room) and im prolly doing almost 60, so i have to back off. but the suspension on this thing is amazing, you simply dont feel bumps!

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