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Husqvarna MX & Off-Road Dirt Bikes
Need a good 250 thumper
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[QUOTE="DualSportr, post: 177036, member: 19592"] The XR250 with a Baja Designs kit is a pretty nice setup. Last fall Dirt Rider did a test with an XR250, a WR250 and a TTR250 (can't remember if they included the DRZ or not, but I don't think so). Anyway, the XR was the overall winner for trail riding. The most aggressive riders liked the WR250 in the tight stuff, but felt it was less stable at speed. If you choose the XR, make sure you go with a 1997 or newer model. The earlier ones were a different beast, and not as trail-worthy. I've ridden all four - XR, WR, TTR, DRZ - and my overall favorite is probably the XR for dual sport. I really do love the WR, but I don't think I could stand that seat for extended rides (what seat??? it's a 2x4 with vinyl!). The other two bikes felt heavy and the suspension was just not up to par with the WR and Honda. I moved up from a built XR200 to my current XR250 about a year ago. I do plan on adding a WR to the stable (just for dirt riding) unless Honda releases a CR chassied 250 four stroke next year. Don't worry about starting the XR250 - it's easier than a 200 normally, because it's got TWO decompressors - camshaft and manual. It's the only bike i've ever owned that I know I can start even after the thing's been sitting for a few months. [/QUOTE]
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