89 vs. all others

[sdstevens22]

The 89 R is supposed to faster than the other models do you guys know how much of a difference there really is?

[310Rduner]

I don't know about faster, but it will handle a bit differently. The 86-87 250R's were the fastest revving of the R's because of their short rod, whereas the 88-89's had the long rod which slowed down the pistons travel in the cylinder. The 89's had a different cdi box with a slightly more desireable power curve... but you probably won't be able to find much difference.

[twisted threads]

I like the feel of the 88 and 89 better but there all good. If you go big bore you got to use a long rod I think any ways. Here is a picture of my R's.

[310Rduner]

Originally posted by twisted threads
I like the feel of the 88 and 89 better but there all good. If you go big bore you got to use a long rod I think any ways. Here is a picture of my R's.

Nice. Actually most of the company's design it around the short rod that I know of and specify that the long rods require a spacer plate.

[1988R]

I thought thr 87' also had the long rod and the ATC's and 86'R were the ones with the short rod

[seth400]

you would be right, 85- 86 are the only years with the short rod.

[the-ex-files]

Nice R's twisted! Which one do you like better?