which would most of u guys rather race in a motocross race a totally modded 250r or a totallymodded 400ex? i have a 400ex and went to the races today and a guy let me ride his 250r and its alot faster than mine im thinkin of looking in to one thats why i asked thanx..

 

hands down a 250r but i'm interested to see what a full race 440 feels like....

 

ya, 250r kicks up!! hey there is a 440ex at my local honda dealer for only 10,000 bucks!!!!

 

250r hands down. You dont see pros running 400ex's.
Now, ask the same question but add a YZ426 quad and I will give a different answer. I LOVE my R and the 2-strke power, but they just cant compete anymore with the YZ's most of the time.

 

Without a doubt: 250R

 

huh...strange how well Jeremiah Jones is doing on his 250R vs. all those 440cc 4 strokes...plus Tim Farr switches to his R for TT (even tho that isn't the subject here)

 

Way too many variables here. For a beginner, it's easier on a 250r. Not too many people really know how to properly setup a 4 stroke for a race. Jetting, Cam, Carb, Right size Big-Bore kit, proper sprocket selection, suspension settings. In my opinion, a properly set 440ex can easily compete with a 250r on any track.

 

Dill,

You're right, Jones did AWESOME on his R over the 4-stroke guys, but thats an exception I really think to whats going to become the rule. Most of the other guys are on a 4-stroke, at least most of the time. I didnt say that the R was totally outclassed by the 426's and such, but I think within a couple years you wont see near as many 250r's being competitive as 4-strokes. Just my thoughts, but I think the AMA is basically trying to push the 2-strokes out, and they are doing a pretty damn good job.

 

I must say I totaly disagree 4 strokes are easeier to ride then 2 strokes. PS on a 250R you have to get the right pipe, reeds , sprockets, suspension settings, and carb. You make it sound like 4 stokes require so much more work but you need to get most of those things right NO MATTER if your driving 4 stroke or 2 stroke.

 

Basically what it comes down to is waiting until everybody who needs a race quad is forced to buy a 4 stroke, the two strokes will die off, and we are left with all dialed in 4 strokes. Which is fine. Once the ring dings are off the scene, it won't matter. Since no manufacturer really cares about racing (except Cannondale~ MUCH CREDIT DUE...) We will be dictated by the OEM's what we race. 4 strokes against 4 strokes are fine. Most ATV's are a great deal of fun to ride, it is just a matter of taste. Personally, I like the taste of castor on the back of my tounge. That will probably never change, and I will live my life in the glory days of ATVing. BUT, I won't buy a new Honda, unless it weighs the same as a 250R, has the same power as a 250R, and handles like a 250R. At this point, I don't care if it is a 2 or 4 stroke as long as I don't have a stroke waiting for a LIGHTWEIGHT, STRONG, DECENT HP, WELL HANDLING QUAD!!!


aaaaarrrrrgghhhhh!!!!!!


I go now...