ktm 250sxf VS. crf250r

lucahemi · #41 10-15-2008, 07:54 PM

my friend got an 07 last year as his first bike. Man that was the worst choice he ever made... anyways he wont let anyone ride it and his opinoins dont count because hes never ridden any other bike and has only ridden in his yard. (no jumps) i want him to sell it so he ca get a smaller cc bike but he insists on keeping it.

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lucahemi · #42 10-15-2008, 08:01 PM

oh. and theres this dealer who still has an 05 yz250f demo with only 2 tanks of gas run through it. the steel frames are kinda ugly , but its a nice bike and it he will sell for 2700. Good deal? im pretty much open to opinions. some good people who have some experience. Ive never ridden a yz250f. only honda. Soooo. yeah.

i will be moving up to c class by next summer.

ktm_cody_199 · #43 10-15-2008, 08:03 PM

an 07 what,Husky?Tell him that he doesnt deserve to have it because he doesnt have the skill to ride it to its potential and is an idiot poser for buying it and that he must sell it to you immediately at a low cost and save himself the embaresment.

Just get whatever 06 or later 250f you can that is in good shape at a good price,they are all real good bikes.

ktm_cody_199 · #44 10-15-2008, 08:06 PM

Th yamaha is a great bike too,they dont turn as well as the rest and arent as fast as the others but they are a real solid machine.Very reliable and easy to work on and maintain,the price is right and if its almost new like you said get it.If I had the money I would get it for a backup bike.

pjg351 · #45 10-15-2008, 08:16 PM

For what it's worth a few good junior riders i know jumped on Husky's this year and did very well, one got 2nd in the Aussie titles on a 125 2 stroke and the other kid got a 3rd on the 250f. So they can match it with any other brand, but the price of them scares me off

joe346CBMX · #46 10-16-2008, 10:20 AM

one downside to buying a more "unique " bike like Husky or even KTM in some areas is that if/when you decide to switch to a japanese bike most of the dealers here hate taking huskys and KTM's on trade so they are harder to get rid of. no offense. My dealer here sell all 4 japanese brands bikes, quads, atvs, utv's and even polaris and arctic cat and even triumph in the street bike line but seem to have a hard time moving the smaller market dirt bikes.

So if you have a dealer like in our neighboring cities that carries both KTM and a japanese brand or 2 you may want to try that if it comes up at some point. I know for a fact our dealer has turned down friends of mine on trade because he cant seem to move them. That or they seriously low ball them. I've not had that problem on my yami's or hondas.

joe346CBMX · #47 10-16-2008, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by lucahemi

oh. and theres this dealer who still has an 05 yz250f demo with only 2 tanks of gas run through it. the steel frames are kinda ugly , but its a nice bike and it he will sell for 2700. Good deal? im pretty much open to opinions. some good people who have some experience. Ive never ridden a yz250f. only honda. Soooo. yeah.

i will be moving up to c class by next summer.

did you check this out? It's in central Illinois. He has pics posted with it. by the way Blake also raced Husky's in 07. you can ask him about them while you are at it if you are interested. what part of Il are you in? Honestly in C class all 250F's will be competitive. I'd look for a good clean one for a fair price and go for it.

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lucahemi · #48 10-16-2008, 03:24 PM

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did you check this out? It's in central Illinois. He has pics posted with it. by the way Blake also raced Husky's in 07. you can ask him about them while you are at it if you are interested. what part of Il are you in? Honestly in C class all 250F's will be competitive. I'd look for a good clean one for a fair price and go for it.

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Yeah it sounds like a nice bike to me, but my dad is sooooooo picky about what bike he will buy. Its annoying!!!!

ktm_cody_199 · #49 10-16-2008, 04:17 PM

Thought this bike was for you?For the C class,any 250f would suit you good.Because you are still in what I consider a learning class I think you should get a 125 and ride the cahunas out of it.If you can learn how to find that extra speed on a mx track with a 125 and beat 250f's,then when you do step it up you will be riding with all this newfound power and feel like youve just strapped yourself to a rocket,wait until your in the B class for a 250f and keep the little smoker for practice.The 250f at this stage in mx will give you a lazy riding style,the 125 will make you a better rider and prepare you for the upperclasses.

KKXR400R · #50 10-16-2008, 04:45 PM

The only issue I see about the Huskys are the parts nightmare. Lots of guys in the dez waiting weeks on end for OEM stuff and apparently is downright pricey.
The (05) 450's have a "magical carb" that you can't get jets for....no joke! Heard some people even going to the extent of buying new carbs to eliminate the jetting problems. On the other side of the coin,everyone I have talked to have had very few problems with them and reliability is NOT an issue. Also, since all of the big 4 dropped their off-road contingency programs Husky has stepped up and offered huge paybacks. This is a plus for racers in need of some support. As far as the KTM's being hard to get rid of...I called a dozen or more dealers on the 08 200,250 and 300's....nothing. I finally found a leftover 07 250 and ended up getting it.

-Kevin-

ktm_cody_199 · #51 10-16-2008, 05:04 PM

I think it all depends on where you are,here in FL at the local ktm dealer they have 3 leftover 2008 motocross models.A 250sx-f,125sx,250sx.Many 08 off road models including the 250xcf.Theyl be gone soon though because tax time is comin and they will all have new homes

Silver_Fox · #52 10-16-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KKXR400R

The only issue I see about the Huskys are the parts nightmare. Lots of guys in the dez waiting weeks on end for OEM stuff and apparently is downright pricey.
-Kevin-

Parts were readily available prior to the BMW takeover. Then BMW created Husqvarna North America to handle distribution (formerly performed by Fast by Ferracci), they created a whole new logistics system and there have been some real "hiccups". Apparently they have recently picked up the slack, so hopefully the parts issue is once again a thing of the past. As far as reliability, the bikes are very bullet-proof........ but they are race bikes and things do happen (usually operator error) and eventually you will need parts.

As far as parts being pricey..... anything I have got so far has been the same or subtantially cheaper than the same item as the big four bikes.

KKXR400R · #53 10-16-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver_Fox

Parts were readily available prior to the BMW takeover. Then BMW created Husqvarna North America to handle distribution (formerly performed by Fast by Ferracci), they created a whole new logistics system and there have been some real "hiccups". Apparently they have recently picked up the slack, so hopefully the parts issue is once again a thing of the past. As far as reliability, the bikes are very bullet-proof........ but they are race bikes and things do happen (usually operator error) and eventually you will need parts.

As far as parts being pricey..... anything I have got so far has been the same or subtantially cheaper than the same item as the big four bikes.

That's actually good to hear. I think Husky will make a return and like KTM find a market that suits them. More then likely it will be off-road based. Rumor has it, they have some big names being signed on for next season. I want to see what thats all about.

I almost bought a 250 2t but chickened out, fearing the parts dealers were so far away. Then I found out they have a dealer 10 miles away...go figure. There's an expert out in D37 that is overalling some of the bigger races on Husky 125 2 stroke....

-Kevin-

lucahemi · #54 10-16-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ktm_cody_199

Thought this bike was for you?For the C class,any 250f would suit you good.Because you are still in what I consider a learning class I think you should get a 125 and ride the cahunas out of it.If you can learn how to find that extra speed on a mx track with a 125 and beat 250f's,then when you do step it up you will be riding with all this newfound power and feel like youve just strapped yourself to a rocket,wait until your in the B class for a 250f and keep the little smoker for practice.The 250f at this stage in mx will give you a lazy riding style,the 125 will make you a better rider and prepare you for the upperclasses.

Thanks for the confidence boost! LOL. The bike is for me, im only 16 and cant afford a new bike. I think c class is a very competitive class. (At least around here it is.) My cousin races an 01 kx 125, ive ridden it quite a few times before and boy, it makes me hate 2 strokes even more. Ive ridden four strokes all my life and want to keep it that way.

I am drawn to this 05 yz250f for some reason.... But why did you say that they dont turn as well as the newer bikes? I dont get it...

ktm_cody_199 · #55 10-16-2008, 08:07 PM

I think it has something to do with the steering head angle,and the length of the bike.here is what you are looking to buy:

Here is the 2007:

The 2005 just doesnt turn like the 2006 ad up,there is so much different on them that im sure its a combo of many little things that make the newer bike turn better

Ill look for the demensions,but the demensions all look the same,the front end seemes to be tucked in a little more on the 2007.