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Peartdrummer
10/10/2017 8:56pm
10/10/2017 8:56pm
So I’ve kind of started riding again after a few years off. Still have my 04 crf 250 and it still is a great feeling bike. In fact it’s the nicest bike I’ve ever ridden. Now I’m seeing these new Ktm’s that have the E starter, fuel injection etc. It makes me want to upgrade. Would the difference really be that significant?
The Shop
Much ty
I got to ride it like 3-4 times and broke my back thanks to a “Honda-bog” on the 07 ended up selling both 280 badasses, seriously the 07 had a Tom Morgam race spec head on it, cam etc with that 280 kit it fookin ripped!! The silver Lining here was picking up an 01 RM250 that was neglected badly for $375 but still had the original tires chain sprockets etc. restored her and after recovery I re-discovered my dormant love for 2 strokes again and NEVER rode a 4 stroke again.... and lived happily ever after....the end.
A 2004 feels familiar ergonomics wise, suspension has gotten better but not night and day difference, fuel injection has improved throttle response and no more jetting.
In 1995 I had a 1980 CR80. HUGE difference: air cooled, disc brakes, fork travel/adjustability, twin shocks vs. single rear shock.
In 1997 I had a 1989 CR125. Not as big of a difference. Steel frame, conventional forks vs. inverted, ergos.
2018 CRF250R vs. 2004 - David Vuillemin commented recently to the effect that if it has a liquid cooled motor, single rear shock, similar ergos make older bikes similar to the newer ones.
The biggest thing when compared to your 2004 is the 2018 will have a fresh feel. Tight bearings, crisp motor, nice suspension. Also the 2018 is supposed to have a totally updated motor with more power plus the EFI tenability/ridability. Unless you start to get serious on the track however I think its a wash in every category except reliability.
As someone mentioned earlier - fast guys go fast, slow guys go slow.
Pit Row
If you enjoy riding and can afford a new bike, even a 16/17 Honda will be much better than the 04. Just depends what you are looking to do.
efi being the big one and, base level power is higher. the 04 crf had like 34 hp? the ktm has like 42/44?
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