Tommy V
Husqvarna
AA Class
Looking to pick up a new bike soon and would like some input from those of you that own these. I currently ride an '02 CR125 with a WR ignition/Flywheel/and Ferracchi 134 kit. It has to be the most forgiving, easy to live with, fun to ride bikes Ive ever owned. I have a ProRaptor easy pull clutch so its pretty much one finger all day long, starts 1st kick in gear with practically the weight of my boot, never overheats, stops on a dime, is easy to pick up when I make a dumb mistake, handles great...I could go on...lol!
So my choice should be obvious right...WR150 for all the same reasons. But! I also own a BMW G450X which is going bye bye, but I love the torque of the 450 and in the low power setting it climbs like a goat! (Its like a monkey F-ing a football in the turns) but it might be my favorite power curve of any bike ive owned.
So my thought is, If the 300 has the smooth, luggable power of my 450 and comes close to the lightweight feel and handling of my 125 then it might be perfect
Most of the riding I do is technical, rocky, rooted, tight NorthEast woods, a bit of tight south Jersey pines as well as some ECEA enduros and HareScrambles.
Im 6'2" and 180lbs so the bit of added weight on the 300 is no problem. My questions/concerns are as follows:
Starting: Can the 300 starting issues be sorted easliy to make it a reliable 1-2 kick bike? How much force is required to kick? any worse than a fresh yz250? The 150 shoud win this round hands down..
Clutch pull: If I go with the 300 I plan on installing an auto clutch but I cant stand a hard clutch pull. seems like a Pro Raptor lever or Hydro unit will do the trick but again the 150 should always be easier right? trade off is auto clutch with less use of lever on 300 or easier pull but constant use of lever on 150...
Weight: Ive read that the actuall weight of the 150 is around 218 with no fuel. What is the 300 ?
Not a big issue but worth thinking about especially when descending a steep loose hill!
Handling and power: I know power delivery always has an adverse effect on handling so how do the two compare? My 125 settles nicely into turns and is effortless to throw around or up and over a big log. The power never really surprises me is is never out of control. How smooth can the power of the 300 be when jetted properly? I know the 300 puts out way too much peak power for 90% of my riding but can it be massaged into a freindly, easy to live with at the end of a 5 hour grueling muddy enduro, machine? Anyone try a G2 slower pull throttle and a Rekluse?
Lap times: Not that Im serious enough to time myself but in general I feel like Im hauling ass on my 125 and just crawling along on my 450 but judging by the speed of my riding buddies they arent too far off. I tend to ride at lower rpms and focus on carrying speed through corners and always be smooth and relaxed as possible. I find the more I rev the 125 I tend to make more mistakes, loose traction etc... Is the 300 better suited to my style? Btw... I pretty much drool when I hear the sound of the 300 on youtube clips : )
Either way my 125 is a keeper so maybe if I go with the 300 I can have my cake and eat it too.
Thanks
So my choice should be obvious right...WR150 for all the same reasons. But! I also own a BMW G450X which is going bye bye, but I love the torque of the 450 and in the low power setting it climbs like a goat! (Its like a monkey F-ing a football in the turns) but it might be my favorite power curve of any bike ive owned.
So my thought is, If the 300 has the smooth, luggable power of my 450 and comes close to the lightweight feel and handling of my 125 then it might be perfect
Most of the riding I do is technical, rocky, rooted, tight NorthEast woods, a bit of tight south Jersey pines as well as some ECEA enduros and HareScrambles.
Im 6'2" and 180lbs so the bit of added weight on the 300 is no problem. My questions/concerns are as follows:
Starting: Can the 300 starting issues be sorted easliy to make it a reliable 1-2 kick bike? How much force is required to kick? any worse than a fresh yz250? The 150 shoud win this round hands down..
Clutch pull: If I go with the 300 I plan on installing an auto clutch but I cant stand a hard clutch pull. seems like a Pro Raptor lever or Hydro unit will do the trick but again the 150 should always be easier right? trade off is auto clutch with less use of lever on 300 or easier pull but constant use of lever on 150...
Weight: Ive read that the actuall weight of the 150 is around 218 with no fuel. What is the 300 ?
Not a big issue but worth thinking about especially when descending a steep loose hill!
Handling and power: I know power delivery always has an adverse effect on handling so how do the two compare? My 125 settles nicely into turns and is effortless to throw around or up and over a big log. The power never really surprises me is is never out of control. How smooth can the power of the 300 be when jetted properly? I know the 300 puts out way too much peak power for 90% of my riding but can it be massaged into a freindly, easy to live with at the end of a 5 hour grueling muddy enduro, machine? Anyone try a G2 slower pull throttle and a Rekluse?
Lap times: Not that Im serious enough to time myself but in general I feel like Im hauling ass on my 125 and just crawling along on my 450 but judging by the speed of my riding buddies they arent too far off. I tend to ride at lower rpms and focus on carrying speed through corners and always be smooth and relaxed as possible. I find the more I rev the 125 I tend to make more mistakes, loose traction etc... Is the 300 better suited to my style? Btw... I pretty much drool when I hear the sound of the 300 on youtube clips : )
Either way my 125 is a keeper so maybe if I go with the 300 I can have my cake and eat it too.
Thanks
cant wait.
