06 rm250 question

I have not ridden either of those 06 models but I think all of the Major magazines have done their 250 MX shootout at this point so that would be a good point of reference to check. I would check more than one mag because while they tend to be similar they sometimes point out some different things and occasionally opinions greatly differ. For a point of reference I have subscriptions to Transworld and Dirt Rider, I can tell you that for what it's worth, Dirt Rider Rated them in this order in the motor category: YZ, KX, SX, RM, CR. TransworldMX rated them in this order under power category: YZ, KX, RM, SX, CR

Dirt bike mag. has had the RM first for the last 2 years with YZ in second.(plus the rm looks alot better :nod: )

shifting

They seemed to rag on the rm's shifting this year, I dont remember them doing that previously. I wonder what changed to cause the bad review? Sorry justin havent ridden either bike...Good question though-Id like to know too. My guess would be the rm has stronger lower-mid hit and less on top than the yz if the bikes are still like their prev years versions.

Neither bike would be a mistake as they are considered by many to be at the top of the class, when in reality (for us normal folks) all of the current bikes are up there.

They both do something slightly better than the other, if you want to split hairs, although an advantage of one could work against you, but I wouldn't worry about it; ie, the YZ is more stable (but won't turn?!) although the RM turns better (but is nervious?!); the RM has a snappy response (wild or just right?) whereas the YZ the most over-rev (useful or unimportant?) In reality both can be made or modified to mimic the other somewhat - consider having one or the other no inconvience which cannot be corrected or tailored.

To me, any of them would be way far beyond my ability to use to its fullest, and I'd be a for sure hoot at how over the top they are in performance, esp. compared to what I am used to.

So if it's still that important, wait until you can get/bum a side-by-side ride, or take the plunge - pick the color you want, because either one is so good they are truely both winners.