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[QUOTE="Amber Farris, post: 935188, member: 40317"] Keep in mind that I havent ridden either bike, here what I have read. The 250 RFS uses the same beefy crank as the 400 RFS and 250 weighs close to the same as the 400. I have heard that the reason 250 RFS feels very doggy and underpowered compared to all the other 250F's. You can bore the 250 RFS to a 351cc. Since the KTM 250 and 400 feel the same weight and ero wise, why not just go for the 400? The plusses with any KTM are the goodies they come with off of the showroom floor. KTM has made a new track bike called the 250SXF and that bike is getting the outstanding reviews. The CRF250X has gotten rave reviews from every mag. CRF owners seem to love the power and handling of the their X. The only issue with this bike is I hear over and over again is the reliablity problems. I have just read so many horror stories of replacing valves without really having many hours on the bike. Because the Hondas have a perimeter frame, they don't have the extra oil capicity like the yamaha does, and I have heard of people burning oil on a long hard ride. I don't know what percentage of people are having these problems, but the I just keep hearing the valve thing over and over. I would say not to rule out the WR250F, but it is not a green sticker bike...yet. Yamaha's motor has been out longer and has had a great track record when it comes to reliablity. I hear the WR feels heavier than the CRF, but I think the motor is incredible on the WR. It is punchy, responsive and strong(after the free mods). The 05 are supposed to feel lighter and have a lower seat height. I hear they still don't handle as nimble as the Honda, but the power feels a bit more aggresive. There are just so many choices out there it makes it tough to pick. Just keep doing your research. [/QUOTE]
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