Chris07
07-14-2004, 09:13 AM
I am an avid trail rider. About 5 months ago I purchased a 250ex. Great machine if you are not power oriented. I had no problems hanging with a lot bigger bikes. It was nimble and the shaft drive a high ground clearance was great for the rough trails. My only complaint about the 250 was the harsh ride and the short length of the bike. ON little mounds on the trail I was always getting bucked over the front of the handlebars if I chose not to ramp it.
Last week I purchased a 04 KFX400. One word, WOW! The power is unreal when comparing it to the 250. I have a lot smoother ride now with 400 if I keep the speed up. It takes the bumps better and everything, but I still feel that in the tight woods I could smoke it with my 250 LOL. I just need to get use to the new bike. I have found that 20” tires kind of suck on rutted trails. I got hung up with the KFX. I have never got hung up with the 250. The 250 was a lot more flickable than the KFX. I the end I am happy with my purchased, but after owning the 250ex its not as bad as a lot people make it out to be. Power is not everything, even know it is fun to have. ;) I’ll probably buy another 250ex for the wife next year
Last week I purchased a 04 KFX400. One word, WOW! The power is unreal when comparing it to the 250. I have a lot smoother ride now with 400 if I keep the speed up. It takes the bumps better and everything, but I still feel that in the tight woods I could smoke it with my 250 LOL. I just need to get use to the new bike. I have found that 20” tires kind of suck on rutted trails. I got hung up with the KFX. I have never got hung up with the 250. The 250 was a lot more flickable than the KFX. I the end I am happy with my purchased, but after owning the 250ex its not as bad as a lot people make it out to be. Power is not everything, even know it is fun to have. ;) I’ll probably buy another 250ex for the wife next year