Awesome starter machine, reliable sporty looking cheap. There is no better deal in the atving world right now than the 250EX.

 

I just got one for my daughter. I've put in a few hours of break-in riding, and the bike is OK. I am going to change the tires today to Holeshots. I just don't like the squishey feel of baloon tires (this is true of any bike, so this isn't something unique to the 250). If you're not really big, this is the best starter bike I can imagine.