Good question Keith. I love my Kawi 450: It does everything I expect and fits like a glove at my size (6', 185lbs). The CRF250 is great for a 250F, with amazing ergos and a lightweight feel like that of a 125 two stroke with an easier to ride and improved powerband for 21'+, but it would be hard for me to ride/race one full time. I enjoy riding the 350's, particularly 2019-2022 models, but fixing/setting up the air forks is tough for entry-level riders. A KYB spring conversion kit and PC complete linkage assembly (with necessary increased spring rate) works wonders on them though. Hard to go wrong with any of the three, but the 2019-2023 Kawi feels like an EFI version of my 2008 Honda CRF450R, so that's my pick! Cheers
@CasMoto Thanks for the reply man. I'm pretty sold on the kx450. Looking to grab a 2022 with only 4 hours on it. Just wanted your advice being that you've ridden them all.
@@amikhael5135 Hard to go wrong with either the CRF250R or YZ250F! I'm not personally a fan of air forks, but the FC250 is quite good otherwise. Honda is more narrow and lighter feeling, but is more setup sensitive and can be harsh. The Yamaha's ergos are, let's say, an acquired taste but the rest of the package (engine and suspension) are SO hard to beat. Red or Blue, flip a coin! Haha enjoy whichever you choose. Cheers
Forks are stiffer than some 250F's but worked well for me (185lbs/84kg). Just needed a few clicks of compression adjustment from track to track, with the best modification being fork height adjustments. 0-2mm was much better than 5mm standard setting, for me at least! Cheers
How do you like the Honda 250?
Do you prefer the kx450 to the Honda 250?
How about a 350 Austrian bike? What would you choose between the 3?
Good question Keith. I love my Kawi 450: It does everything I expect and fits like a glove at my size (6', 185lbs). The CRF250 is great for a 250F, with amazing ergos and a lightweight feel like that of a 125 two stroke with an easier to ride and improved powerband for 21'+, but it would be hard for me to ride/race one full time. I enjoy riding the 350's, particularly 2019-2022 models, but fixing/setting up the air forks is tough for entry-level riders. A KYB spring conversion kit and PC complete linkage assembly (with necessary increased spring rate) works wonders on them though. Hard to go wrong with any of the three, but the 2019-2023 Kawi feels like an EFI version of my 2008 Honda CRF450R, so that's my pick! Cheers
@CasMoto
Thanks for the reply man. I'm pretty sold on the kx450. Looking to grab a 2022 with only 4 hours on it. Just wanted your advice being that you've ridden them all.
@@CasMoto Have you try other 250f to compare with the CRF ? i am hesitating between honda, Husky and yamaha...
@@amikhael5135 Hard to go wrong with either the CRF250R or YZ250F! I'm not personally a fan of air forks, but the FC250 is quite good otherwise. Honda is more narrow and lighter feeling, but is more setup sensitive and can be harsh. The Yamaha's ergos are, let's say, an acquired taste but the rest of the package (engine and suspension) are SO hard to beat. Red or Blue, flip a coin! Haha enjoy whichever you choose. Cheers
What gear for the far big jump
3rd
How do you like the suspension? Are the forks too stiff?
Forks are stiffer than some 250F's but worked well for me (185lbs/84kg). Just needed a few clicks of compression adjustment from track to track, with the best modification being fork height adjustments. 0-2mm was much better than 5mm standard setting, for me at least! Cheers