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Message: [QUOTE="HajiWasAPunk, post: 1128187, member: 62723"] I always assumed that they made the rule change not for the top am's who can probably afford to ride whatever they want (sponsorships etc) but for the more average rider who didn't want to/couldn't afford to spend 6 grand on a new thumper? I still say the difference is in the slower riders who need help using the power. The require less clutch use, and birng the power on better. This seems like progress to me? As far as the maintenance and money goes, other than the initial bike cost difference, I've spent more money on my son's 85 than I have on my 250F with us both racing and riding the same hours. If you're serious about racing and practicing you're going to spend ~$500 a month or more for 2 riders (gas, maintenance, gate fees, class/lessons etc). [/QUOTE]