2005 YZ250F vs. 2005 CRF250R

[ShaneRider]

Originally Posted by AaronRider

Overall, they are both great bikes, but they are completely different in every way; power, handling, ergonomics, ect...but what it really comes down to is how good of a rider you are. It doesn’t matter if you have the CRF or YZF, your lap times wont really change at all.

Perfectly said! You could have the best bike, the best suspension, best exhaust, titanium axles, but it depends how good of a rider that you are and that, will make the difference.

[JoeRider]

Originally Posted by AaronRider

What the heck!! How do you get your tires to last for a year!! I have to replace mine every 2-3 weeks??? LOL.. And that is with the Maxxis IT's which last even longer than the Dunlops..

My D756 front last about a year also, and the rear lasts about 6 months depending if I am doing desert riding or not.

[ShaneRider]

Originally Posted by AaronRider

What the heck!! How do you get your tires to last for a year!! I have to replace mine every 2-3 weeks??? LOL.. And that is with the Maxxis IT's which last even longer than the Dunlops..

Anyone can have tires for a year, only if you like bald tires!!

[JoeRider]

my front tire lasts a long time, i replace it every year and its not bald at all after one year!

[Yamaha4]

YZ250F, more reliable than the Honda. For '05 MXA rated it the best 250f for best engine and suspension. It doesn't really matter though, which ever you get for the cheapest is the one to go for.

[madcow393]

Just a little curious (and biased) but have you tried an RM-Z/KX-F? I own the yellow version and am quite smitten (Macho in case you are reading this, smitten means I really like it, not a smashed kitten on the side of the interstate .) with it. Once you dial in the suspension it is one superb motorcycle. However, I get the feeling there are plenty who won't agree with me, but I think most of that is just from reading magazines.