Is a 250 smoker too big?

[atchaboi]

So I'm 14 5'8 and 140 lbs I've been riding for about 9 or 10 years so I'm pretty experienced. I'm coming off a kx 100 and I find under powered and boring now. Guys on thumpertalk are saying a 2t is too big. I'd like a smoker but I also like husky 310's. what do you guys think?

 

[moto5151]

Depends on what kind of riding you do. If its mx, then ya its to big. If its cross country stuff, then no. But go with more of a friendly kind of bike, like a ktm 250xcw..

 

[1100]

Seat height on it is going to be the same as all the other full size bikes. Since your already riding a race bike I don't think it's to big of a leap. I went from riding a kx 80, to a 2000 kx 250 when I was around that age. This season is pretty much coming to an end, so your probably going to grow over the winter for next season. If your looking for a 250 2 stroke, my friends and I had pretty much every brand made, my 2006 KTM 250 sx was by far the most reliable bike I have had.

 

[GYMBRAT]

perfect size for it, now to the throttle stops boy

 

[takethebounce]

As already mentioned, depends on the riding you are doing. A 2t MX bike doesn't really have the gearing to run tight single track as well as a bike with a off road designed tranny. The XC bikes fair a little better. This doesn't mean you can't ride a 250 2t in the woods, I know lots of guys who do. They just aren't as tame.

I would say regardless of your age, you have the size to ride the bike and the experience to know whether it is right for you or not.

 

[atchaboi]

Thanks for the feedback and yeah I usually just ride trails and logging roads etc. Right now I've got my eye on an 06 kx 250.

 

[kennyblatz]

a ktm 200xc or xcw would probably be perfect but i bought a bored out cr500 when i was 14 so do whatever you want. I regret thinking i was awesome and should have got a proper bike looking back now. as i just bought the smallest bike i've ever owned a 250xc 2t

 

[atchaboi]

I found an 08 kx 250f with an Athena 290 big bore kit on it. The bike looks like it in really good shape but I was wondering if you think I would out grow the bike too soon?

 

[lsone]

perfect size for it, now to the throttle stops boy

hahaha

 

[GYMBRAT]

I found an 08 kx 250f with an Athena 290 big bore kit on it. The bike looks like it in really good shape but I was wondering if you think I would out grow the bike too soon?

Nope, 250f is a good bike and if you were worried a 250 may be too big, you shouldnt worry bout out growing it yet

 

[deaner]

125s and 250s are the same size (I think 125s are a hair taller?), so size wise there isnt really a difference. Power wise I think the 250 has a MUCH nicer, more linear power. I would go with a 250. If you are an experienced rider you will grow into it fast.

 

[GYMBRAT]

Yup the 125's ya gotta SCREAM the 250's are much more chill to ride. 125 was my fave class to race though...

 

[atchaboi]

Would the 290 big bore be much more powerful than a regular 250? Or should I just keep lookin at 2 strokes?

 

[1100]

If its just a bigbore there won't be a huge differance. If its a kit with cams and high compression piston it will be a different story. From what I have seen the 250f don't have near the life span of a two stroke or even a 450. I have never owned one either though. Drove a few.

 

[takethebounce]

Hated my 09 250 f. Went through timing chains, dropped a valve, took out the head, needed regular valve adjustments, I think it was apart more then I rode it. I bought it new.

Went back to the 2 smokers. I am not sure I would go back to a thumper.



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[GYMBRAT]

Hated my 09 250 f. Went through timing chains, dropped a valve, took out the head, needed regular valve adjustments, I think it was apart more then I rode it. I bought it new.

Went back to the 2 smokers. I am not sure I would go back to a thumper.

I agree, 2 strokes all the way!!!!! 1 hr rebuilds and your gtg, no BS no hassles!

 

[atchaboi]

Right on It'll be good practice for me to get more familiar with bike engines

 

[dirtbiker77]

Really size of bike is all on how you ride and how good of a rider you are. I'm 5'7 and 150pounds and ride a 450 thumper, but I have owned most sizes of bikes and didn't mind the 250 four stroke but they are a pain in the a$$ and the 250 2t is a lot of fun just need time to learn its power like any bike on the market. Id stay away from the big bore. Reliability is shorted even more then 4 strokes themselves and for 40cc its nothing but a time bomb. If ya need advice buying a bike and wanna know some details PM me. I've had all cc's and most brands all but Yamaha... never like them lol

 

[E to the v]

Get it, honk on it, you 'll be hard to keep up with....

 

[Showtime]

All personal preference but always owned Honda 2 smokes growing up, just recently bought a Yammy 250F and absolutely love it...have 3 in our group now. Is it the fastest bike on the track....nope, can i hit everything the 450's are...yup....but the biggest thing that matters is that your having fun doing it. If i had tons of cash my dream bike would be the KTM 350 thumper, perfect size IMO but its over $10k which is way outta my budget.