for the noobs

[wokkawokkawokka]

if anyone (like myself) is new to this whole supermotard thing, i found a quite helpful site.

the site is based in israel but most of the info is still relevant

anyways if your interested, check it out

(dunno bout their stance on the whole cast wheel thing though)
http://www.supermoto.co.il/Technical-en.htm

p.s. a couple of nice little movies of carpark racing

[Wobbly]

Nice...I remember finding that ages ago but then losing it again! No probs with the cast wheels as long as you don't give them too much of a hiding in terms of landing big jumps. Hard to machine up to fit as well, but if its already been done for you :D

[motofreak]

I came to this site hoping to find info on the differences, advantages and disadvatages of the crf250x and wr250. Can anyone help me out with these two? I'm selling my cr80 '01 and stepping up but I have to stick with the electro because of my short female legs. I understand the Wr250 is about 234 lbs, what is the CrF250x weight? Suspension differences and cornering? I would imagine the Honda being better at cornering and being a bit lighter but I'm not too sure.

[Muzzard]

Hi Motofreak,
I am unsure whether we even have a CRF250X in the folds here.
I ride a WRF250 03 Model, and although tall and male, I hadn't ridden anything like the newer bikes in many years when I bought it 2 years ago.
I have a 19 year old son who is CR mad and I wanted something to ride with him as much as for myself and the Motard scene.
Until that I was riding/racing a vintage Montesa MX bike, which is nothing like the bikes now.
I had a bit of re-education to do and settled on the WRF for the reasons following.

I wanted something that there was an abundance of aftermarket goodies for already.
Something that performed better than an XR/TTR/DR/KLX.
Something that was light and ergonomically comfortable.
Something that gave me reliability.
The Yamaha had all these assets and although the Honda was just being released was cheaper to buy.
Hondas have had their share of teething problems and unless you buy it new, be wary of bikes that look the part but are cheap.

Are you interested in Motard?
Or just hoping for some good info pre-purchase?
We have a few female members within the forum, and you are most welcome... :)

[Wobbly]

I can't go off personal experience, but what I've heard is that the WR has a better motor than the CRF, but the CRF turns better and is considered to be more 'agile'. The CRF range from Honda also seems to have had a lot more issues with more frequent valve maintenance than the yamahas, so that would be one thing to keep in mind. Both the CRF and WR would have fairly tall seat heights, so you may want to consider having them lowered.

You can buy some lengthened suspension dog-bones that drop the seat height, but they do have an affect on handling as they change the linkage ratio. How tall are you? I usually find height not such a problem and I'm less than gargantuan at 5'10". On a motard you also get some additional lowering affect from the smaller wheels as well, which helps out quite a bit.

[Flash]

If I didn't ride a Husky (with warranty) I would ride a Yamaha. If maintained, Yamaha's don't break! When it's my money that's what I want. The Husky has been very good, no failures, no problems.
A honda would scare me too many problems.
Oh and I ride a YZ off road, so I do practice what I preach.

[datto_master]

i would go honda all the way..125 or 250f riding red is the only way to go :D

[Flash]

Yep Honda do real well with out Carmichael! :lol: :lol:

[Muzzard]

See, CR Friggin' mad :lol:
Its handy being red when broken down in the bush, they are easy to spot by helicopter... :shock:

[Flash]

:laughing: :rofl: