1996 Honda XR250R review - Page 6

Java · 09-25-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wr250f95

an xr400 may be a better choice.

I thought of that and even was looking at a few when I found the 284. While a smaller displacement than a 400, I would bet the power to weight ratio of the 284 would generate similar performance characteristics being that is somewhat lighter. With the improved suspension, I think the 284 is probably a better overall bike for what I am looking for.

I was also worried that a 400 might be a little much for me given that I have been out of the saddle for a few years. I don't want to over do it since I am just getting back into riding.

At some point I may want to move into a bigger bike. I thought of the CRF450X as those seem to be all over the place for sale. Weight difference between the 450 and 250 is about 30Lbs. With some work, you could probably shed a good portion of that without sacraficing too much.

I think if the bike can be made more reliable via a piston and valve change, that would be a good step up from this current bike. By then the price of a well maintained new one should be more reasonable as well.

Time will tell though.

wr250f95 · 09-25-2007, 05:18 PM

so are you gona go for the xr250?

tigmaster · 09-25-2007, 05:46 PM

i thought he was saying this 284 bike?

wr250f95 · 09-25-2007, 05:54 PM

its a 250 bored over. imo opinion its worth it.

tigmaster · 09-25-2007, 06:57 PM

o so its not a dif bike?

wr250f95 · 09-25-2007, 06:59 PM

same one in the pics.

Java · 09-25-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wr250f95

its a 250 bored over. imo opinion its worth it.

I am pulling the money together now. Just waiting on some funds to clear so I can pick it up.

tigmaster · 09-25-2007, 07:12 PM

nice, glad to hear you will be out riding soon.

Java · 09-25-2007, 07:16 PM

Still a few weeks away from riding though. My pops is out visiting for a few weeks, can't just run off and leave him back at the house.

The more I think about it, the more I feel this is the right bike for me right now. As much as I would love to get a CRF, not the right time or price for me to pick one up.

tigmaster · 09-25-2007, 08:23 PM

hey, a bike is a bike. as long as youre out there ridin.

09-25-2007, 05:18 PM	#52 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,655	so are you gona go for the xr250? __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

09-25-2007, 05:46 PM	#53 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,489	i thought he was saying this 284 bike? __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

09-25-2007, 05:54 PM	#54 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,655	its a 250 bored over. imo opinion its worth it. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

09-25-2007, 06:57 PM	#55 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,489	o so its not a dif bike? __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

09-25-2007, 06:59 PM	#56 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,655	same one in the pics. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

09-25-2007, 07:12 PM	#58 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,489	nice, glad to hear you will be out riding soon. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

09-25-2007, 07:16 PM	#59 (permalink)
Java C Rider Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 20	Still a few weeks away from riding though. My pops is out visiting for a few weeks, can't just run off and leave him back at the house. The more I think about it, the more I feel this is the right bike for me right now. As much as I would love to get a CRF, not the right time or price for me to pick one up.

09-25-2007, 08:23 PM	#60 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,489	hey, a bike is a bike. as long as youre out there ridin. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

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