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[QUOTE="jb_dallas, post: 1352771, member: 103004"]
Thats a tough one.  I would imagine with your size, a 250F would leave you wanting more.  I would probably go with a 450.  Depending on how much trail riding vs track riding you plan on doing, that would determine which model.  For example, a 450F (MX bike) vs a 450X which is more of a trail bike.  Either way, whether you go Yamaha, Honda, Kawi, or Suzuki the new generation 4 stroke is a very high maintenance machine.  They are not like your XR400 which is more of a "change the oil every month and ride it" kind of bike.  I had an XR500 for many years and never touched the engine, my YZ400F is nothing like the XR.  I would be careful buying certain years of the 450F/X as they tend to be higher maintenance than other models because of their weak valve train design.  I have never owned a CR450F, but there are many many threads on this topic.  You can read more about that on this site.  Bottom Line - If you dont like performing regular maintenance, dont buy a new generation 4 stroke.
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