Classic 250vrs300 but wit a twist

[Clay]

I've ridden both with an EXP. Here's the way I like to explain it:
If you like to rev a bike, get the 250.
If you like to short shift it and ride it like the 4T, get the 300. If you rev the 300, things can happen really, really fast!

[bchatt]

I don't understand why rekluse clutches are so favoured. I have never ridden with one, but, I kinda don't see a real need for one. Do you guys stall alot, or something? I usually manage to pull the clutch in time - just takes a liitle movement of one finger I'm not being critical, just wondering.
Do you lose engine braking with a rekluse fitted?
The $700 odd that a rekluse costs would buy 7 new back tyres...now that would be handy!
More on 250 v 300 topic, my 250's power is definately not linear, and I love it like that.

[GMP]

Originally Posted by Clay

If you rev the 300, things can happen really, really fast!

Whether it was intentional or not!

[noobi]

250s give you a moment of clarity to consider whether you want to launch off this log, a 300, you are already in the air.

[twowheels]

You can convince yourself the 250 is everything you need - until you try a 300

[Jakobi]

None of you are helping me make the decision So if I step back from the 300 will I be disappointed with the 250s power, or stoked with its peaky delivery?

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by Jakobi

None of you are helping me make the decision So if I step back from the 300 will I be disappointed with the 250s power, or stoked with its peaky delivery?

Don't give up on the 300 - just ADD a 250

[Jakobi]

Hahah! Salesman!

I still have the old 250F sitting in the shed.. I don't think its seen much more than a few loops of the back yard since its been accompanied by the 300.. I'll probably end up selling the 300 to offset the funds on the 250.. Decisions decisions!

[GMP]

I primarily ride in some very steep, technical rocky terrain, and NEVER have an issue with lack of low end power where I say to myself I wish I had a 300. I can lug up hills with ledges and switchbacks when momentum is not an option. Maybe a clutch stab now and then but for the most part its pure grunt. Easier on a 300? Probably. What gets me about 300s is that you seem to spend a lot of time AVOIDING the big power, you hear this a lot here too. Why have this to manage if you don't need it? This is what gets you more tired over a long day, and can get you into trouble if your fatigued and sloppy. In certain cases sure the 300 is better, like at altitude or if your a big boy. Like Clay said you just have to examine your style. If you don't race, came from a big 4stroke, and grunt around a lot then yeah the 300. From what you say Jakobi it sounds like you might really like the 250. Oh, and the 250 is not real peaky or explosive by any means. Its just that there is less on the bottom so the mid feels less linear. Certainly within the ability of the average rider to manage, even with the lighter 2k-2 and a flywheel weight.

There is no right and wrong. You can always get a 250 and if you like the 300 better, slap the 300 top end on the new 250.

[lankydoug]

Originally Posted by Jakobi

None of you are helping me make the decision So if I step back from the 300 will I be disappointed with the 250s power, or stoked with its peaky delivery?

Yes. ha ha ha