Shopping for a 250R, need advice.

[WEATHERBY460]

Hello, I am looking for a 2-stroke 3 wheelier. I would love to have an 85 or 86 honda 250r, but not many of them for sale in my area....hopefully soon I will find one.

I was wondering, how much difference is there between the 83-84 250r air, and the 85-86 liquid versions?

Next question, is about the 350x and the 200x. I have driven the 200x...many years ago. How do they compare with the 250r?

Also, if anyone is in the northern IL, southern WI with a 250r, or 350x for sale, I am very interested.

Thanks

[i58829]

Well here's my take since i've owned one of each

The air cooled vs liquid are two very different machines, i've had both and can appreciate both but i have a liquid right now. One has a lot more power, 5 vs 6 speed, the aftermarket caters to the liquids, but my air cooled never fouled a plug, and always fired within 3 or 4 kicks.

The 200x isn't comparable to the 2 strokes at all aside from the colors and number of wheels. When i was up north i had an 84 R and a 85 200X. I rode the X more, because it was maintenance free, and had all sorts of low end power for climbing and messing around but the R was much faster with more suspension.

The 200x vs 350x is just like air cooled vs liquid cooled R's.

But on the other hand the air cooled R's are 1/2 the money

The 200x is a great all around machine i'd recommend it to anyone once again its about 2/3 the price of a comparable 350x, but the 350x has a 6 speed, and a ton more power, plus its a better fit for taller riders.