how much better is the '88 250r

SKC · #1 (**permalink**) 07-03-2008

how much better is the 88-89 honda 250r compared to the 86-87 250r?

lilredridenwood · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008

I own a 86, three of my buddys own 88s and I woulnt trade any of them.I like the way my pegs mount a lot better. I think the big concern is the the way the swingarm mounts and the length of it . if you do routine maintnence on your bike the way the swingarm mounts will not be a concern, as for length I have been suffering from that problem all my life!!

fulltiltrider · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008

Its a matter of preference. Most bigger guys will like the 86-87 setup. The 88-89 were a little lighter though

SKC · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008

so pretty much the quad is lighter? no difference in handling, right?

outtacontrol250r · #5 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008

i thought it was 86was a yr on its own then the 87-89 were changed as far as lighter the the engine was +5 mm rod and things like that ? in any case if you own any of them your in buisness !!

SKC · #6 (**permalink**) 07-05-2008

Ok, thanks guys! I've been looking at a lot of quads and the 250r is the one that I want the most. So, ill be buying one and I'll be happy again with a 2 stroke instead of a crappy 4 stroke 350 warrior..

blaster 22 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008

Yeah any yr 250r will be better than your current scoot..j/k The 88 and 89 250rs has a aluminum swingarm which is shorter and lighter.I have a 06 450r swinger on mine.Now its lighter..

ky 2stroker · #8 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008

ive never really rode any 88-89 250rs, but I think they have much better frames. the engine mounts are better and the swingarm/engine mount setup is much better with the 88-89. like for example it can put a good amount of stress on your engine cases (with the 86-87's) if you ride em hard with wore out swingarm needle bearings cause the swingarm bolt is used to mount to the rear engine mounts. I'd say if I had a choice to get another R i'd want one of the 88-89 frames, the rest of the bike can mix and match different year modle parts.