1996vs2006 honda which one
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No question, the 300 is better than the 250, I suspect the reason the 300 got dropped in 2000 but the 250 is still in production has more to do with production costs than how good it is. The 300 wasn't perfect, most will have had new rear axles and diffs, but if the carb and electrics are right, the engine idles rock steady, starts first time, without choke, in all but sub zero conditions, and is dead smooth. The 250 isn't the best starter, the idle is lumpy and it vibrates through the handlebars like a jackhammer. It is quite reliable, and will "do the job," but the 300 does it better. 350 2WD bikes are good, very reliable if you check the oil level regularly, and a smooth engine, but it does need more choke to start, and doesn't have quite the "bullet proof feel" of a 300.