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[QUOTE="dirt bike dave, post: 954635, member: 18302"] The modern 4 strokes are very sophisticated and produce usable power over a very ride rpm range compared to the two strokes. The 450 4 strokes produce more power over a wider range than the 250 two strokes, but for most riders the 250 2 stroke has plenty of power. The two stroke 250 will make more power than the four stroke 250 (approx. 10-15 more peak hp), but nowhere near twice the power. Weight will be close but the 2 stroke 250 might feel a little lighter than a 250f - weight won't be a problem with either. Maintenance costs and effort is a touchy subject - both 2st and 4st fans will proclaim the advantages of their side. I'll leave that can of worms unopened, but you might want to do some more research in that area, especially if you will be keeping a stable of bikes. As a general rule, race bikes are going to be more expensive to keep going than a mildly tuned trail bike. If resale value will impact your decision, look into your local market conditions, too (125 two strokes might not have much resale value, for example, so you might score a great deal on a used one but have trouble selling in a few years). Any modern MX bike will more than fulfill your son's desire for air after coming off a z50! The trail bikes like a ttr125L or even a KDX200 would probably be a good stepping stone for him. While not as big-air worthy as MXers, they would still be a huge improvement over what he's used to. [/QUOTE]
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