12-26-2010, 12:23 PM | #11 | |
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12-26-2010, 02:35 PM | #12 |
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My clubs tracks have 3 tight 1.9 or 1.8 mile tracks. I think the shorter wheelbase, steeper rake, and possible weight advantage would give the CBR an edge.
I was already deep into the Formula 450 GP Singles research. The 450 single engine would be quite a stomper, but converting a motocrosser is big bucks. Hoping up this lil 250 would be cheaper. as far as Honda is concerned I dont think they want to outrace or outsell the baby ninja. I think this is a place to make back all their single cyl Moto3 R&D...
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12-26-2010, 04:13 PM | #13 |
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Maybe you've seen one of these?
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12-26-2010, 05:13 PM | #14 | |
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12-26-2010, 06:24 PM | #15 |
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That yours Defector? looks awesome. TZ chassis with 4 stroke power??
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12-26-2010, 06:28 PM | #16 |
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Not mine, but I had one exactly like it for a bit. Honda RS125 chassis with a CRF450 engine. Actually bought it for my kid, but decided the SV would get him more track time.
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12-26-2010, 06:37 PM | #17 |
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Thats what I want. I raced SVs and 600s but really want something super light. My best friends TZ250 spoiled me forever to light makes right...
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12-27-2010, 12:44 AM | #18 |
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I told my dad about honda making a 250 and it being a thumper. He said maybe they wanted the parts to interchange with their lawn mowers.
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01-25-2011, 08:27 AM | #19 |
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A local guy, who works for Yamaha, slotted a 4-stroke dirtbike motor into a couple of TZ125 frames. They were roughly 240cc and competed in the 125GP class.
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10-05-2011, 10:23 AM | #20 |
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I saw one the other day at school. Looked like a good bike.
If my GF ever wanted a bike and I got her a 250, i'd probably just get a Kawi. But I'd also look into safety stuff such as the brakes. I'm not sure how strong the new Ninjas are but the old ninja I rode didn't have great brakes. If the Honda had better brakes then I'd get the Honda.
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