Thinkin on tradin ur 500 for 250? read this :p

[FastKX500]

http://www.off-road.com/dirtbike/features/2004/bigbikes/

[mikesmith]

Now if we could only get Kawasaki to read this!

[Rick]

Gotta agree with the woods section.  In the past month, I have put in almost 1000 miles in the woods, and have loved every minute.  I, too, ride a gear high, which reduces the wheel spin experienced by those on smaller bikes.  As also stated in the article, the big ugly uphills is where the 500 shines.

I shared this story before, but worth repeating.  About a year ago, I raced a team race at a park with a lot of sandy hills.  We rode my partners YZ250, and wow, what a difference.  Clutch work and wheel spin were the words for the day.  The big bores won all the classes.

While I may keep my son's 2005 KX250 at the end of next year, the 500 will stay in the stable.  The 250 will only be used as a backup bike or as a loaner.

Rick

[sdkx500]

Although I love the power the 500 i do have fun getting on a 250 every now and then....they feel like my old bmx bike.  I wish i could afford to have one of each!

[Twist-a-grip]

No knocks on 250's at all.  They are good all around bikes.  But there was a reason after all these years that I bought another big bore.  I just plain missed it.  Good article and covers every reason why I ride mine.