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Well I want to get my 01 YZ250F fixed, get a second job, and then sell my bike so I can get a fairly new KTM 250. I bought this d&mn bike thinkin it was an 04, and have learned so much since then.. So the bike is... well will be in good condition when I go to sell it, but how much do you guys think I'll get for it? I really want a 2 stroke so It'll be alot eaier (cheaper) for me to work on, but I wonder what year would be the best to get.  
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well im gonna say id get a 05 and up yz 125 or a ktm  

As long as they have some kick a$$ power then I'll consider a 125.  
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DG, how much time have you spent riding that 250f??
give it a chance, im sure you will find its got plenty of power.
even the older 250f's make as much or more peak power than a stock 125
with an easier to use powerband. the weight difference was a key for me.
spend some more time in the saddle, then tell us what you want. (more power, better turning, easier starting, lighter ETC)  

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MJP68:
DG, how much time have you spent riding that 250f??
give it a chance, im sure you will find its got plenty of power.
even the older 250f's make as much or more peak power than a stock 125
with an easier to use powerband. the weight difference was a key for me.
spend some more time in the saddle, then tell us what you want. (more power, better turning, easier starting, lighter ETC)

agreed...i'd give it more of a chance...  
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rember a 125 has more hp then a 250f the 250f just has more torgue but a 05 and up yz 125 would be good i think but lie mj said give it more time then u can make the choice or not  

I like the bike i've rode it plenty, but the damn top end blew up on me after less than 20 hours. I know that it was probably ready to blow before i got it, but I just want a 2 stroke for the sake that it is easier to fix. I'll probably keep my bike, but if something else goes wrong I'm dumpin it, but I love yamahas  
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05, YZ125....Ring ding ding ding!  
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KTM 250sx. Or 200exc but Im just biased cuz thats wut I ride. jk lol  
1998 KTM 200 EXC
1996 KX250
1993 XR100r
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bryton how much less agressive is a 200exc thatn a 250 sx? basicly if its ridden right can it hang with the 250 ? on tight trails (read cat & skidder trails)
DSanders  
a greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his brother

Not much at all. Ive only ridden a 250sx once but I also have a kx250 and they are about the same when it comes to power. The 200exc doesnt have as much of a powerband, it builds power more gradually. It still does have a powerband, just not as fierce.  
1998 KTM 200 EXC
1996 KX250
1993 XR100r
NORTH CENTRAL H.S. FOOTBALL FOR LIFE! GO INDIANS!!!!!

bryton needs to learn how to ride his bikes before he tells you the differences. jk with ya bryton. but a little serious.  
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1998 cr125
2002 cr80

so basically it dosent have the ripe your arms out the sockets  hit ?
DSanders  
a greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his brother

the 200 is like a 125 on roids with less powerband and more spread power. and the 300 is like a regular 250 but just calmed down a little.  
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1998 cr125
2002 cr80

so is the 300 just a 250 with a couple fly wheel weights or does it handle the trails significantly better Basicaly I dont like to climb as fast as you do with my brothers cr250.
DSanders  
a greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for his brother