250es or sx (which one to buy)

[vartiak15]

which one is the best for trails? i want to see some pics of your 250es or sx and the pros and cons of them. and what are the best mods/ top speeds/ anything at all just let me hear about them. i do just trail riding and im wanting reverse and the 200x cant offer that so im steppin up. how is the revers on these trikes? does it work good? or is it crappy let me no

[MTS]

man i would so jump on the sx..i belive it has more top end but has susp and elestart and whatnat and damn it looks cool!

[AirManCam]

I would go with the sx, because of the sportier feel..but thats just me.

[rob0781]

i almost bought a sx for $1000 it was a little rough shape so i passed it up...

[MTS]

i was going to buy a sx for 1000$ but by the time i calld the guy was loadin it into another guys truck :(:(:(

[ClayW]

Ok, I had both at the same time. The SX is lighter and sportyer looking and handeling. The Big Red is noticeably heavier. The SX is a little faster for sure. However the Big Red is far more comfortable. If your on a long ride or rough ride the Big Red is more comfortable. Jumping on the SX seems to tweak the forks if you do it high enough and hard enough. The Big Red doesnt have this problem. It all comes down to what your preference is. The Big Red will go anywhere the SX will go and then some. It has much larger tires and more ground clearance. I love the SX, but I prefer my Big Red. I always thought I wouldnt like a Big Red due to there size and weight. Having both proved that wrong. I sold the SX. LOL. I love my Big Red. Im 6'3" and 280. Im just a little more spread out and balanced on the Big Red. You definately cant flick the rear around quite as easy on the SX, but thats a trade off I can live with. :D

[vartiak15]

well that is what i want a smooth ride that can go threw anything lol how is the revers? so the big red is like the cady of hondas right?

[MTS]

yea the big red is the caddy of hondas..except it wont ever freakin die..lol

[atcmatt]

The reverse is fine. It never slips out or anything and is hell powerful, just like 1st gear on the forward ratio....ive often used reverse to tow people out backwards, ive even pulled out a shrub going backwards cause forward access was impossible. Ive never ridden a 250sx but i know the bigred is nice and comfy and has plenty enough grunt, could use a 6th gear but. It is a mud rig and would probably go alright on trails too.

Matt

[vartiak15]

lets see some pics!

[84250r]

Sx all the way! Sure do miss mine.

[Tri-ZNate]

250sx all the way I have 2 of them and ride them every day. They wont die. They will do 55mph on a flat surface or at least mine will. They are awesome on trails, and the reverse is great infact you can burnout with it.
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1985 350x :twisted:
1985 and 1986 250sx :beer
Soon will be getting 1987 200x :TrikesOwn

[jmsmilin]

250sx all the way I have 2 of them and ride them every day. They wont die. They will do 55mph on a flat surface or at least mine will. They are awesome on trails, and the reverse is great infact you can burnout with it.
Its about time someone didnt inflate the real speed of their trike, 55 MPH is EXACTLY what mine does too, flat surface-top speed.

ES=working trike, probably best working trike you can get
SX=sport/utility (more sport though) go with an SX

[smokinp]

i have not drove the es but I have drove the sx and I think you should go with the sx...

[MANGYCAT]

well i bought a babied 87 250 sx and love it .but i cant leave well enuff alone.bought a big bore kit .messing with tires dirt and studded for ice.
wanted 200x front end commplette
wanted 350x carb
wanted 350xheadlightand gaurd
250sx the sport ute three wheeler

[ATCnut]

I have three 86 sx's, and they are great trikes. I have not ridden the es. The reverse on all three of my sx's workes great. I think that is because of the shaft drive