thinking about buying

[maier]

i have a 300ex now. i would like something bigger, but 450r are a little to expensive. would a 250r run with a 450. are they reliable. any info would be helpful

[havinnoj]

What kind of riding?

Lots of used aftermarket parts - same with e 450.

2 strokes can be easier on the wallet for some :huh

They are reliable and easy to work on.

[jamesblown97]

the 250Rs are much easier on the wallet. and less of a headache to work on. i own a 450R and a 250R and i like the 250 over the 450 the majority of the time

[maier]

do they need to be worked on more than a 4-stroke?

[wilkin250r]

You want reliablility and power in the same package, go with a 400EX.

I don't know why everybody is so bent on competing with the 450s. They're faster in a drag race, yeah, but it's not like they are twice as fast. You'd see a bike length over 100 yards, a whopping 0.25 seconds faster. And that's only in a straight line. When you start getting into obstacles and normal trails, a 400EX has the potential to stay right along side, neck and neck, if the rider is capable.

A 400EX will give you everything you're looking for, unless you're looking to win drag races. And if that's your goal, then get a banshee.

[my88r]

i would go with the 400ex also. I'm glad i was able to keep mine. those 450s do require alot of maintenance. if i ever own a 450 it would be the ktm 450. i been lookin at them:eek2:

[trx250r 88]

i also have a 250r and a 2007 400ex.you can make the 400ex great for everything,there are also lots of mods that can be done to your liking.

[DVickroy]

250 motor's are much easier to work on- if that is your concern. I have a 250 that will run with a 450 any day.

my motor has some mods but its nothin like a pv an its faster then my friends ltr he has some mods more then me

[Iliketogofast]

Like Wilkin said for reliability and power together, you want a 400EX. I had one for a year and a half before I got the R and I never had to fix anything except for the headlight mount.

Theres a reason Honda never changes anything from year to year since 1999. It all works.