Do you want a motocross, or off-road bike??? If off-road, take a good look at he CRF250X or even the CRF450X if you are a big guy.

One of the kids who rides with us has 200 original hours on his CRF250R, so they aren't as maintenence inteasive as everybody says. He rides off-road though, not MX. Still, I would never go that long without doing a top end and valves!

 

I do agree that 98% of all magazine articles are biased towards the manufacturer of the day, whoever gave out the most freebees that day. It is just this one article that was the exception. Sorry if I sounded harsh.

 

For me i wouldn't get anything other then a 2-stroke.

The 4-strokes have WAY to much to go wrong with them.
A top end every now and then is no big deal. 150 bucks at most for a 250.
And if you're a power junky the new 05 YZ250 and 125 are reworked and even faster then before.

Personally i don't like the 4-stroke bikes at all. I don't like the power band or just the way they feel.
But thats just me.
And a well taken care of 2-stroke lasts forever.
I have a 91 CR250 that still as it's OEM topend from honda. it's never been replaced.
It will be this spring. but the motor was broke down last spring and the rings where still in great shape.
14 years on a top end has gotta be a record.
I only run the best oils in my bikes too. I think this does make a big differance.

 

I know a guy whos got the yfz 250 with a procircuit t-4 the bikes an animal not to loud not to quiet nice and it takes jumps like it's nothing i'd say yamaha

 

ok guys, i think im going to stick with the Crf250r, im not a big guy definetely im only 5'8'' and 135 so im pretty small but i am fairly strong for my size. i sat on the rm-z and it just feels bigger than the honda. plus i dont think i want a 4 speed, im already pretty used the 5 gear setting. supposedly the honda has the best suspension for the 4 stroke 250s and also the best torque and horsepower so i think i found myself a winner but i m still not absolutely sure i can always change my mind. what else do you guys say? especially those who own new four stroke 250's what do you liek and disliek about your bike?