Vintage Quad 250cc Shootout

Drag racing the big 3 250cc 2 stroke heavyweights from years ago. Kawasaki Tecate 4 vs Honda Fourtrax TRX 250R vs Suzuki Quad Racer LT 250

[@JacksonOffroad25]

Probably one of the cleanest collections on earth! We can’t just ignore that kfx700 chilling over there. Never see those things in that good of shape!

[@dellstudio10]

That’s true. I’ve got a special edition with the red marble plastics. They are wheelie animals if you aren’t careful.

[@therackem2661]

Great stuff, keep it coming. You're bringing us all back to our good ol days.

[@andyb9994]

All nice machines you have there!!!! I had a 92 LT250R in very good shape, was ridden but very nice, I should have kept it....but still have a 2000 banshee that I will keep forever, no more selling anything!!! Hopefully I'm past the point of selling things because I need cash...LOL!!! Amazing collection you have 💯

[@Ems-vf]

Memories right there.i had the racer and tecate 4 back in the day.wish I kept them.but the memories I'll always have.great machines.awesome collection in general.

[@Hammie-the-barber]

Bro,those bikes are beautiful.ive been looking for a nice 250r for a good while now.congrats on those 3

[@TheBansheeChannel]

Thanks 👍

[@mikeking7388]

Thanks for sharing this content. Truly unbelievable to see all of this in one place

[@lorensmith9700]

Great stuff. I have a 100% oem unrestored 89 in excellent condition and I fricken love it. Mines got the right wheels & seat cover even. Which is quite rare to find em with the og seat cover, not destroyed!

[@tony2767]

I’ve been fortunate enough to own a TRX 250R and a Quadracer. I would pick the Honda any day.

[@woodbutcher5794]

I had the same year and problem with my Tecate 4 until I changed the pipe, then it screamed. It really preformed best in tight trails, I think it is the shortest bike of the 3, but probably the slowest. Really cool seeing these blasts from the past!

[@kollinspencer847]

Definitely the worst handling and the tallest

[@michaelb5622]

Thanks for sharing some of the backstory on these as well as the test, cool quads and nice collection.

[@MO-Trail-Rider]

No Heelguards on the Tecate is freaky! Got some slick looking Units, buddy! 🔥

[@valet132011]

Your collection is absolutely amazing. I would love to visit, but I'd probably never leave.. lol

[@Jimsalos]

You are a blessed man for being able to ride those beautiful quads! Great video

[@213bunch]

Great channel! I have been following and enjoying it for a long time. I'm a Banshee guy myself. I had several over the years but down to 1 and never letting it go! Watching this video made me wish I never sold my 88 Tecate! Recently acquired an 88 Trx 250 bone stock that I plan to do a full restoration on as soon as I free up some space, haha. Awesome content, sir! Keep them coming! 🇺🇸

[@CK90]

I remember reading the review of the '88 Tecate in a magazine but still always wanted the LT250R .

[@trucker1375]

You have an amazing collection of the greatest atvs ever made. Id love to have a classic quad.

[@jcbuckeye]

The LT is my favorite. I had one in my youth with a 3 in roll bar we made with 1 in steel side brackets. I learned to do wheelies with that quad but mine was a 230 but it had great torque.

[@nataliedeyton6829]

In 1988 a kid up the road from me got a brand new 88 Honda 250r .. the first day he had it we rode all day (I had a KX80 87) long story he absolutely recked the piss out of that thing all day .. he rolled it down a hill and it landed in the river upside down . In a month it was trashed and he sold it for 1000 bucks. I was 11 and he was 13 😂

[@driftwood5551]

He sounded like a spoiled brat

[@nataliedeyton6829]

@ exactly 😂

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

I have an 88 T4 too. To check if the power valves are working, keep the cap off (which you removed) and rev the engine. You should see it pull out all the way. It won't move much with the engine off because it's connected to the governor. The valves have been know to break on the T4, but I don't think it's all that common. I bet it's a jetting issue. I also have an 89 250R and an 89 LT250--and other 80s classics. I'd say the 87-92 Quadracer is an underrated machine, specifically the engine. It doesn't have the handling or suspension of the 250R (which I would rank as best overall) but that power valve engine rips, especially with just a few mods, e.g., pipe, carb, reeds.

[@jonathanhuman7333]

A friend had a Tecate 4, quick little ride. Hopefully you get yours up to par soon

[@Enzo-kt2cd]

I love this shop this is a dream for me wow all these beautiful machines in one place I love it 💯

[@woods42]

The Tecate isn't gonna have the ergos of the Honda but stock for stock if they're running right it should be a little quicker in a straight line race.

[@chrisarena7543]

This is such an awesome collection. It’s my dream to do this. I am a collector as well just not at this level! It would be awesome if you did retro vs modern comparison/races like the trx250r vs trx450r!

[@ravenheart1439]

Yeah man they are killer, the Honda though, always like the 250R weather on a bike, 3 wheeler, or quad lol...pretty awesome man ..

[@ChadRamsey-f2c]

That's a badass hot rod Chevelle in the back on the Rack

[@MitchMuiz]

250r ftw! By far one of your most eye catching machines…. What’s up with that Kfx 700 getting the front row spot 😳

[@TheBansheeChannel]

Had to move it to get the Tecate out 😂

[@johnnycornish2433]

Love your channel and keep up the content come to the eastern shore of Maryland Cambridge and we can ride

[@TheBansheeChannel]

Maybe one day!

[@DamonBlock-o4n]

Great video.

[@lucascady4992]

That Maple Dude just did this exact same race, I'm curious to see if the Kawi does better in your video? I thought it was the fastest 250 back in the day?

[@TheMapleDude1]

I did.

[@dellstudio10]

@@TheMapleDude1 Keep up the awesome content brother! This also reminds me to order some of those maple shots. Been wanting to try those.

[@TheMapleDude1]

@@dellstudio10 thank you sir!

[@MvPMONST3R]

Check flywheel key on the tecate they can shear or twist slightly and they will run similar to how yours is.

[@jonnyretro2235]

Left us on a cliff hanger. Lol.

[@buckbrown2042]

"this one had to do" he says as he is looking at the nicest kawi ive ever seen

[@sambuvca22]

Ankle danger on that tecate-4. I took the rear fender lower guards off my Blaster in 1989 and both feet came off the pegs, went under the rear axel and i rolled it over. If not for my cousin that uprighted me, I wouldnt be here today to talk about it. The handlebar crushed my wind pipe and almost died

[@1ElonFan]

It's called learn to ride....

[@sambuvca22]

@@1ElonFan I was 11 years old guy. got shit figured out by now thanks

[@Clutch_Kick187]

I still have my 250r.. Has a duncan racing 265 jug and head, the thing is an animal in the woods.. There is nothing like a honda 250r quad thats built with some good a-arms, a good axle, well, and a cust frame helps too.. lmao..

[@72mmALKYDRAGGIN]

To add, u need to give the Suzuki another chance because it wasn’t warmed up. Yes the Honda was ON POINT

[@Raptor_Ruckus]

Nice comparison! The 250R is a ripper!

[@kevinarnold213]

First time watch definitely cool content matter

[@walterhaumaier9137]

The tecate is one of my favorites but I love them all

[@ApacheGarage]

🔥

[@mike-f7r]

I had an 87 LT250R that was a blast to ride

[@clarencebynum7256]

That honda 250R is the bad ass for me. Very fast and will hold up under pressure.

[@JonIronhorse]

All the carbs need tuned. I'm excited to see a part 2...

[@evanwilliams2602]

From what it looks like the tecate has a cheap pwk carb on it, I don’t think they came with those but I think your issue is in the carb

[@TheRodFatherPa]

Lfgg baby!

[@csj9619]

Wow, those look brand new. Most of those were rode hard and put away wet.

[@sambuvca22]

Just look at em. Beautiful

[@05ceasar]

I think you got the T4 from me, I never took off the shelf. Always wanted to ride it.

[@TheMapleDude1]

I did this video a while back. Suzuki fastest. 👍

[@justsomeone6835]

The 87 250 Quad racer was the fastest year for Suzuki with the 8 Pedal Reed cage

[@fasehuh11]

But why do you put them on reserve instead of "on"?

[@TheBansheeChannel]

@@fasehuh11 I only put about a gallon in each so I don’t waste a bunch of fuel.

[@nicksaucier7006]

I love the videos you put out and that nice new shop. Would you mind telling me what size it is

[@TheBansheeChannel]

60x100

[@nicksaucier7006]

@ wow that’s awesome. So much room for activities. You have it laid out perfect. Keep the videos coming

[@D.M.Designs]

I had a white 88 and green 87 Tecate 4, parts and plasics were hard to find in 98.

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Three Very Nice Machines! The tires on the Honda 250R Look a bit Like the Tires on My 2014 honda 400X. Just Wondering What they are?

[@AridersLifeYT]

whats the size of this new barn / shop? looks about 50 foot wide?

[@TheBansheeChannel]

60x100

[@brandonfoley8070]

The thing that sucks about having so many machines, things go wrong when you don't even touch them. Hope you can get it fixed

[@rafaelarciga6912]

I have 91 lt250r no way as nice but the choke on mine is way different.. and it's oem Mikuni carb

[@tylerlaatsch2169]

I have an Eric Gorr 295 yz in a Full Houser chassis, I want that 250r

[@everynameipickisunav]

Brave man starting that honda without boots. Good rings small gaskets and one slip...ooof..

[@mileHIGHhec]

Tecate on video sounds louder than all 😂😂

[@Bumpertrash1]

That tecate need jetting or what?

[@72mmALKYDRAGGIN]

If it’s stock and calling or 20:1 and u put 40:1 it’s gunna b PIG RICH. 20:1 is less gas more oil and 40:1 is more fuel less oil

[@kollinspencer847]

I only run 32 to 1 and it’s perfect in all machines.

[@72mmALKYDRAGGIN]

@ 100ml of oil and 1gal fuel is EASY to REMEMBER and splits 32:1 vs 40:1. All my machines 2-stroke are dyno tuned to this mixture EXCEPT the 2 draggers (421/521) as they are METHANOL ENGINES and they are 32:1

[@markconklin5263]

I had exact Tecate and for a complete stock bike it was Fast !!! Would eat the Hondas and Suzuki on the Oregon dunes all day it just was not as comfortable to ride as the Honda or Suzuki way to top heavy.

[@mgp1016]

More please.

[@BansheeBoyz100]

The powervalve on tecate 4s are known for breaking arms guy makes billet powervalve for right and left side 350 ea, my brother just replaced his,

[@BansheeBoyz100]

I'll have to look at book to find out the exact name for arm in powervalve left and right arms you can't get oem anymore, people make billet ones. My brother spent 350 for ea side

[@justaguy7714]

T4 runs good @ 32:1 and stock expansion with fmf slip on make great power, mine tops out @ 95mph and will eat a can am 1000 for breakfast!!!

[@victorgerhardt1504]

Where can you buy these?

[@TheBansheeChannel]

Marketplace

[@rocwiley]

I want to run VP in my banshee what oil mix u run with VP also What mix ratio u run in the banshee I think you said 40:1 in this video is that the same n banshee??

[@250R4life]

I think the Kawasaki is the slowest anyway nice video

[@Clutch_Kick187]

Banshee is cool for the motor, but anyone who was fast, or serious about racing rode a honda 250r.. The chassis and suspension is so superior to the banshee its not even a contest..

[@mattman4181]

Probably just needs a fresh plug.

[@alejandromejia4996]

I run 20:1 maxima castor oil it's expensive 82 250r airhead an regular unleaded worked better then vp 120 dollar refill

[@ChadRamsey-f2c]

I thought you where going too take it out too Ride em not just crank em and let em run

[@johnnycornish2433]

What is a good fuel to use in a blaster

[@TheBansheeChannel]

They’ll run on anything but non ethanol is best

[@EricLaney-n1k]

Cold blooded honda 😂

[@frankwilliams2198]

The Kawasaki is suppost to be the fastest from the factory I know its alot lighter or smaller then the other 2.

[@98RSPSupra]

89 TRX 250r has an aftermarket seat cover on it

[@TheBansheeChannel]

Cosmic Quads

[@1ElonFan]

Calls the honda perfect and the front tires are installed backwards

[@TheBansheeChannel]

@@1ElonFan they do look backwards but that is the correct direction per the manufacturer

[@johnnycornish2433]

I got a 2003 blaster with a 28mil fmf pipe not the front one

[@joshuabrown6843]

You looking for an employee?

[@timjordan9865]

Stock but changing tires for hoosiers or turf tamers stock arms and axle suzuki fastest on a smoother tt track a rougher mx track honda faster going up and down a road? Who cares

[@nickransom9411]

Kawasaki junk

[@tlocs2842]

had tecate in 87........ it was sick fast!

[@greenbasterd9112]

The suzuki is probably the fastest, but that 250r is beautiful rather the 3 wheeler, though lol

[@Jimsalos]

You are a blessed man for being able to ride those beautiful quads! Great video