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i am currently riding a 250x and am in the process of selling it, i went to my local ktm dealer wanting more power but not a lot more wieght so i took the 450s out of the question but i dont know which of these is the best choice.  and if the 250sxf is a big enough step up

i ride trails and do some racing i found the suspension on the 250x to be too soft for racing

any input would be much appreciated

Well, considering you are riding a 250X, it might not be that much lighter than a 450F, if any at all. But the 250sxF won't be that big of a step up. If your bike is stock than it should have about 28HP, where as a 250sxF will have about 36. There is a noticeable difference however. The sxF is the only 250F to have a 6-speed tranny, yes it is geared for mx, but it will be pretty good on trails to. The sxF makes alot of bottom end power also yet it screams on top, So there isn't any reason you shouldn't not get this bike.

Then there is the 250EXC... this is meant for the woods, so it obvously will shine there. In the power department, it will be night and day better that your 250X. As I said, yours about 28HP...the EXC about 50HP...Big difference. This bike will have relatively soft suspension, yet it will still be stiffer than your 250X. This bike will be awsome on the trail, and still be pretty competative on the track. This bike will be pretty easy to ride, it is tuned for more low end and it won't have to be revved out to make power. This is a sweet bike and so this is also one to look into.

Last but not least the 250SX...It is a MX bike, yet being a 250, it will still be pretty good for the woods. It has loads of power...51HP. It will scream on top yet still has decent bottom, yet not quite as much as the 250EXC. This is a great bike...it will have stiffer springs than the EXC and it will need to be revved more. But this bike is also a good choice.

So over all...im a 2 stroke guy...and I would suggest the 250EXC because you do trail riding. Its your choice, so if you want a bike with alot more power and plan on doing about 75% trails and 25%MX, go with the EXC. IF you...again...still want loads of power, and plain on riding more MX than woods than go for the 250 Sx. If you want a bike with a little more power, and plain on half and half...woods and MX, then go for the SXF.

 Hope this helps...if you have anymore ?'s write me up and me or any one else will answer..I normally check the forums about 3 times a day.

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