Finally picked up the WR last weekend. NICE bike! I rode it back east despite the fact that the tires are nearly bald. She started right up, and after a test ride it was obvious that the thing was way rich on the pilot. I threw in a B7 to temporarily help the problem and it rode fine all weekend. I don't mind the tank size at all. It fits very similar to my 93 KDX, and I was quite suprised to see that it is smaller all the way around when compared to a 95-up KDX much less a 200-250 EXC. It's a bit touchy getting on the pipe I think mainly due to the rich pilot (IE slight 4stroking, then BAM!) As mentioned by you guys 1st gear is a bit tall for tight stuff, but it still preformed fairly well--I couldn't get this thing topped out in 5th even on the road. I had the same complaint when riding a 99 250exc. THis bike has real nice power...Smoothed out a bit it will be amazing. I think correct jetting, new tires, and different gearing is all this bike is going to need for me to be happy w/ it. In fact I think this might just be my favorite bike to date. Thanks for all your info!!!