250cc 2-stroke OR 400cc?

[Biltong]

I have been reading some of the threads on the site and I have something to ask.

Is it better to buy a 250cc 2-stroke and fix it up for the track or would it be a better idea to do the same but with a 400cc?

I know that you can rev a 2-stroke higher, but isnt the 400cc more reliable? Will I get more speed and power from the 2-stoke or will a 400cc and 250cc 2-stroke perform the same?

Im really sorry if it sounds like a stupid question, but if I dont ask I will never know.

[Postie]

i love 2 strokes and i really wanted to get a RGV to race with, but after talking to a few people, i went for a 400 and got one of the best, a VFR.

[Cibby]

i love 2 strokes and i really wanted to get a RGV to race with, but after talking to a few people, i went for a 400 and got one of the best, a VFR.

same..

except i got a CBR

[Biohazard]

Oooooooooo nice question...

2 strokes for racing all the way...love the smell of dem two strokes...Mmmmm

RGV's rule (never had one, but always have a soft spot for 'em)..

Mind you the Aprilla 250's are shit hot beaties aswell..

Get the 2stroker and have fun....

[Karma]

i love 2 strokes and i really wanted to get a RGV to race with, but after talking to a few people, i went for a 400 and got one of the best, a VFR.

Same,

except I got a ZXR

[Biltong]

Ok, I see. So you guys think its better to go with the 400cc. Thanks for the help, you are very kind.

[Biltong]

Oooooooooo nice question...

2 strokes for racing all the way...love the smell of dem two strokes...Mmmmm

RGV's rule (never had one, but always have a soft spot for 'em)..

Mind you the Aprilla 250's are shit hot beaties aswell..

Get the 2stroker and have fun....

Now that is what I thought, 2-stokes are great for racing. Thanks for the advise.

[Postie]

the 4 strokes are far more reliable, if you travelled a whole weekend just to get to a race and you drop a valve, like is common on an RGV, your screwed unless you have a spare motor or parts to fix your newly aquired paper weight. Like i said, i love the 2 strokes but just don't want the problems they can have when racing. plus a 400 is a lot smoother to ride and they feel more solid.

[Biltong]

Thanks for the advise Weasel! It really helps!

[Karma]

Thanks for the advise Weasel! It really helps!

Erm... cheers

[Biltong]

the 4 strokes are far more reliable, if you travelled a whole weekend just to get to a race and you drop a valve, like is common on an RGV, your screwed unless you have a spare motor or parts to fix your newly aquired paper weight. Like i said, i love the 2 strokes but just don't want the problems they can have when racing. plus a 400 is a lot smoother to ride and they feel more solid.

Now you just bashed the nail on the head! That is what I thought, the
400cc might be the better choice and I really like the sound of the 400cc!
Thanks man!

[Cibby]

Erm... cheers

yeah i know.. he seems really nice huh?

Very polite.

almost to polite..

think he is trying to take over the world?

[Str8 Jacket]

Two stroke all the way... Not that im biased or anything!

[Biltong]

yeah i know.. he seems really nice huh?

Very polite.

almost to polite..

think he is trying to take over the world?

Yes he is very polite! If he does take over the world, he must allow us to use the motorways once a week for a big isle of man type race!

[Sniper]

South African chap like you should know. 2 strokes are great, but hard on maintenance and you need to know what you are dojng to own one IMHO.

The 400 wont let you down