i have a 97cr250 and i love the bike,the stock susp is awsome for my weight,and the bike is very very slim and nimble,corners really good,the best thing is the motor,it is sooo strong,very powerfull,clutch action is awsome and shiften is smooth,it is a awsome bike for mx,sx or trail riden,i woodnt get it if u doing baja or 5th gear pinned riden.take it from me a 97cr250 owner the bike is awsome !