Is an XR250R too much power for me??

[TC21]

1) your physical size (both height and weight are important) 5'7"
2) How physical / aggressive are you ? 8/10
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ????? Lots of trails and woods
4) Do you have any riding experience? 4 years on xr80 and xr200
5) Do you think you will race ? NO
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work? Yes
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)? 4 stroke
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry? All brands
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?1100
10) Do you live in California? no
11) Your age? 14
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion My parents think this is too much bike so I want some info from the experts. :)

 

[iamdawalru5]

Deffinately not too much. I had a an xr250 bored to a 300 when I was your age. As my father always says "you can break your horns on anything that goes 20 mph." Just convince your parents you can handle it by handling the bike when you go to check it out!!!

p.s. dont tell them the "you can break your horns" part, just convince them you are ready for the next size, I'm positive you are!!!

 

[J-man]

well if he has been riding the 200 for a while then unless he wants a CRF230F then the 250 is the next size up.

 

[sspmxc400]

the 250r is a good choice