couldnt agree more. one of the worst tires ive ridden on.

im a skinny guy, i weigh around 135 at 6'2. however i have friends who are 220+ and ride 250's NO problem at all.

if you're comparing dirt bikes to street bikes, a 400c street bike doesn't come anywhere near the torque a 250 dirt bike has. dirt bikes have an insane amount of torque because they aren't setup for speed.

2024 GasGas has conventional forks aka spring forks!~

@@NeatVibes96 thank you for your answer.

This is in Socorro New Mexico!~

This bike is also TPI, just as the 2022-previous ktms were. it rides just like a ktm. they are all the same bikes just with different plastics and colors in the end~!

Thanks for your answer, yeah I know they are the same on papers but sometimes it s different when you ride it...​@@NeatVibes96

if youre doing casual trail riding, and dont want to break the bank on a top of the line bike. I would suggest getting the crf230f or ttr230. both are good bikes. however if you find yourself wanting to have a bit more power, I would suggest the yz250fx or ktms/gasgas equivalent like the ex 250 f

you can adjust the preload of the spring to make up for difference in height. I do have short friends who are your height or less and can manage a full size bike just fine. in the end it all just comes down to practice!~

@@NeatVibes96 thank you for your reply that makes feel better with my short king problems 😂

No bro you’re totally good. My cousin and I are both 5’7 and I ride an rx and he rides a yz125 which is barely taller

I'm 5'7" with this bike, shaved the seat and it's fine. you might notice it if you ride a lot of gnarly stuff but it's not like there are any smaller bikes in this category anyways. you get used to it.

No, it is an off-road use bike only hence it wont have a key. Its push button start only.

@@NeatVibes96 fuel injected?

@@MilesG6010 Yes it is fuel injected~

If you've watched the video you can see that the belt had already been replaced with a gates belt kit. But I appreciate the feedback! The car is now back together with new gaskets, water pump, and covers!

so basically the 250rx will be better for everything all around including moto track riding. whereas the F is good for just about trail riding and is not AS capable when it comes to bumps jumps and over all ability of it!~

@@NeatVibes96 okay so probably the 250rx would be better for the dunes desert or glamis

@@NeatVibes96 thanks for the help by the way

oil change every 10 hours, air filter just depends. if I'm riding in woods I wont need to clean it nearly as often as desert riding. and I lube the chain after every time I pressure wash the bike!~

@MotoVibes96 appreciate it thanks!

youre right! i did forget to go into detail on that. It works GREAT though!

I hope you enjoy it!

Its In Socorro New Mexico!~

Im not sure actually, if you check on rocky mountain atv they should tell you what fits your bike!~

i really appreciate the feedback! i run bar risers to negate muscle soreness. im looking into drop pegs.

if youre in the states its most likely youll find a ex, but hey both are phenomenal bikes and have plenty of potential!~

I can't imagine any major revisions from past models, since it's still got a crappy 5 speed transmission, stiff suspension, and aluminum frame. I also ride a ex250 2 stroke 23 model. I love it.

Adjust sag properly, drop the forks. Or buy a linkage lowering kit. 5'9 is plenty tall for riding this bike! I have friends who are 5'5 that ride bikes just as bike with no issues!

If you've ridden other bikes, it'll be just fine. If you've never ridden a dirtbike before, these things are pretty high strung. Starting on a trail bike, like a used CRF230F or something would be better to learn. Motocross based bikes are intimidating to people who have never ridden before. Height wise, you'll be fine. Many a person shorter than you rides this size bike. You have options to lower it or you can learn to work around it. I think being shorter helped force me to keep my feet on the pegs and just keep momentum through stuff. I was like 5'6 125 lbs. soaking wet the first time I rode a bike this size. You'll be alright, lol.

I wish I was 5'9" haha I have a 22 model I race stock height no issues. It's tippy toes but you are 3" taller should be perfect. You are average height of merican

Or a new homeowner that bought this property and are tired of trespassers thinking it's public just because the previous owner didn't care for the last 40 years.... No, most trails are NOT part of an easement. You're dumb as fuck.... Only if you idiots had this much energy going against the federal government shutting down public lands.....

I'll tell ya that the ex300 will be alot easier in the low speed tighter stuff, however if you find yourself at higher speed more open terrain, the ex350 you just can't beat. It's an exceptional bike and quite tame for being what it is

@NeatVibes96 i race harescrambles so thats why im thinking 350. The 300 I find myself getting squirrely and doesn't do too well when the course runs through motocross tracks

@sshipmanrider96 the 350 will definitely prove to be more consistent if that's the riding you're doing!

He was wearing a helmet and mask, but thank you for the feedback

Let me know what you think of it! They're super fun bikes. I just wish they were more oriented for what they're marketed at.

@@NeatVibes96 I have one… I think they are built better than what everyone thinks… they have better suspension then the R does… and it corners like a boss. You get used to the bigger gears and the 5 speed… I wouldnt want a 6 speed… it’s a bike that’s geared for everyone… it’s literally made for everything from a farmers field and the track hitting triples.

The bike is phenomenal

I 100% agree! The 5 speed has to be negotiated with when doing tight stuff

That would be cool!

I have a 23 250fx with a 6 speed, first gear is useless even when I’m in the super slow technical rocks I’m in second. I don’t know I just find it pointless

I love the 5 speed.. the gear sizes make it so much more practical.

Would agree that it isn't the best or prettiest option. But it definitely helps in keeping the tempatures down!

@@NeatVibes96 Generally this is used on Harley's to stop yourself from being burnt. I’m sure you can get a small guard, used to have one on my CRF250 2006 maybe you could get something like that. Owning a bike is as much about practicing engineering, you get better with time.

They make nice universal guards in various sizes. Free of pant burn since my purchase. WPS catalog.

my friend is 50lbs heavier than I am so the bike doesnt sag accordingly to my weight. but yeah its definitely on the taller side of bikes ive ridden 😂