All 2st Is it worth switching to a 2t?

[jwdirt]

Looking at switching from a 2008 tc250 (300) to a wr150 or ktm 200. I do more woods riding now and one of the big advantages I thought was having a lighter bike. I just checked the specs and my tc supposedly weighs 220 lbs, the wr 211 and a ktm 208. I'm a little surprised at how little difference there is in weight. Is 10lbs worth switching for? I understand there is some gyroscopic effect as well but didn't think it would be much with a 300. Thanks.

 

[Blakelpd5]

If it were me, the answer would be yes.... However, my recomendation, is to find one to ride for a few hours. Riding one around the staging area parking lot isn't going to tell you much about one. It may be hard, but try to locate one that you can get on for some miles to get a feel for it in all your riding conditions...

 

[lankydoug]

Even if the weight was the same the 2t will feel lighter because of less reciprocating weight and because the 4t engine has much of the weight up high in the cylinder head.

 

[HuskyMXR]

I went from a WR250 to a WR150 and I can really tell a difference in the tight sections. You don't notice the HP's being gone so much unless it is a wide open course or on a moto track.

 

[pat ohara]

By all means switch, as they said try a 150 wr for a couple of hrs., you'll enjoy the power delivery and it's simple setup. I can not speak to the KTM 200 because i have never ridden one but the Husky 2012 144WR is much cheaper and as durable. My experience with KTM has been good although i prefer the Husky handling traits, it is far more stable but has to be ridden with authority to really shine. The WR huskies are weapons in the right hands and a real smile getter with the average or above average rider plus the up-keep is reasonable. A 250 or 150 WR is a realistic scooter for anyone ; the 300 WR is not for the feint of heart though...Hell yes they are fun,, pretty too.

 

[Dirtdame]

The WR huskies are weapons in the right hands and a real smile getter with the average or above average rider plus the up-keep is reasonable. A 250 or 150 WR is a realistic scooter for anyone ; the 300 WR is not for the feint of heart though...Hell yes they are fun,, pretty too.

I qualify as "the faint of heart", but love my 300 anyway. I guess opposites attract.

 

[pat ohara]

And a lovely heart it is

 

[steadydirt]

Looking at switching from a 2008 tc250 (300) to a wr150 or ktm 200. I do more woods riding now and one of the big advantages I thought was having a lighter bike. I just checked the specs and my tc supposedly weighs 220 lbs, the wr 211 and a ktm 208. I'm a little surprised at how little difference there is in weight. Is 10lbs worth switching for? I understand there is some gyroscopic effect as well but didn't think it would be much with a 300. Thanks.

Do it my man. You will be faster. You can flog the sht out of it and it will continue to live. Wearing one out will be a achievement.

 

[Suamico SD]

I think Husky 4t published wieghts are way off. My 310 was nearly as heavy as my KTM 530. With that said the 2t will always feelings lighter as stated above. I have owned a KTM 150 and a 200. The 200 has way more bottom end grunt and in my opinion a much more versitale machine. The 150 is super light, but you still ride it like a 125. The 200 is like a smoothed out 250. Kind of like a 400 4t is to a 450. Anyway, where you ride, what do you wiegh and how tight/ how big of hills will dictate your choice.

 

[Vinduro]

Get the WR125 and put on the 150 (144cc) top end. Send off the 125 cylinder to Walt to have a 165cc made of it. If the 144 isn't enough then put on the 165cc top end. Feels more like a 200. I think better. I do love my Husky.

 

[slo rider]

I went from a KTM 200 to a 250F and am now on a WR125 (soon to be WB165). I went to the 4-stroke because I felt I could ride it faster for longer. The 200 can start to be a handful when you get tired. I've since gone back to the 2-stroke not for the weight difference (even though it is noticeable) but for the difference in maintenance costs. I had to do 2 top ends on my 4-stroke during 1 race season which ended up costing around $2k . Last year I did 1 top end in the 125 after a cooling system failure and was out about $200.

 

[Rob578]

I have a WR300 and bought a Yamaha WR 250F last summer because it was killer deal. Thought it might make a good bike for "easy" days. Rode it 15 miles in the rock piles and sold it when I got back. So that's what I think of the 4 ts

 

[rockdancer]

I went from a a wr 125 to a 2010 te250 and now to a ktm 200. I miss the wr . The 200 feels bigger . It feels bigger than the TE too and more of a handful as theyve said. A wr 150 would be my choice - better top end fun as well and feels much lighter to flick around even though it isnt much lighter

 

[Rob578]

I should add I also have a TE630 that's awesome for its intended purpose

 

[dartyppyt]

Only way id go back to a 4T is with a button. Days of kicking a hot 4T are over.