At Smith Rd. this past week I rode my RM144 for a while before Joe'Show came to ride it. Then I rode Sharc's YZ153 for a bit, then Todd Sinclairs' RM250, then Sharcs' YZ250. After all of that I asked the question -- what the heck are we all doing on these heavy 4 strokes anyway? But then after exhausting all the 2-strokes in the nearby area I jumped on my RMZ450 and loved it and had fun on it!
I think I will always be destined to have one pig thumper, and also a few 2-strokes for fun.
I'm with Pit on this one. I have a blast riding 2 strokes...even my 250f. Problem is, at races, I stand no chance of being competitive in the Vet classes I run. I know from experience, as last year was able to qualify for Loretta Lynns on a YZ250 2 stroker. Once down there, the 4 strokes tore me up. If I made any mistakes in corners, I was not able to recover on straights as the 450's just pulled away. Made for 3 very frustrating races that week.
So, if you have the cash, have a 2 stroke laying around to play on, but if you plan on racing, the 450 is the only way to go!
I have parted with all my 2 strokes and am thinking about the same for my 250f. Looks like I just need a 450, or maybe a 2nd one, for now!