I'm new :D 250r or 350x ??

[rossgamble1987]

Hi I'm new to the forum and I'm in search for a three Wheeler I used to ride these machines when I was young, now I want a big toy for the beach and warm weekends which are very Seldom here in N.ireland,

Stuck what to choose from a 250r which I love the stance it has, and the 4 stroke 350x I imagine has a few more horse power but seems to be more scarce.

First items im after are a clean frame and engine

Attached pictures are what I want end result I own a garage so tools and painting are not a problem I've built a few engines in my time too

Regards Ross

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[honda200xguy]

250r for power..
350x for top speed

id say 250r if i was you..

[sp8twn]

You need both Ross,, cuz there totally two different beast's!!! Good luck!!

[RIDE-RED 250r]

250r for power..
350x for top speed

id say 250r if i was you..

In what universe is a stock 350x faster on top than a stock 3rd gen R???!!!


Rossgamble1987: Both machines are among the best trikes ever made for aggressive sport and race type riding. The 350x is kind of a jack of all trades. It has superb low end grunt, while still being quite quick up through the gears with a respectable 60-65mph top speed depending on the state of tune. Most of the info I have read over the years puts the HP of a stock 350x at right around 26hp give or take. GREAT all-round fun factor machine!

On the the 250r, particularly the 3rd gen waterpumper you pictured. HP numbers are a bit higher on a stock liquid cooled R. Much of what I have read over the years on these is that a stock liquid cooled R runs around 35hp give or take. Yes, the 250r is capable of higher top speed, around 70mph or so. It has a more race tuned suspension package and the power curve is much different than that of the 350x. Down low, the 2 stroke 250 is no match for a 350x. I'm talking at low RPM here, not necessarily low speed. But once you get that pinger "on the pipe" as they say, the mid-range through top end pull will leave the 350x playing catch-up. It's just the nature of a high performance 2-stroke and 4-stroke from that time period.

If you figure you will be primarily riding aggressively, then the R is going to be a good choice.

But if you want the ability to cruise around, yet have good hp on tap when you feel like tearing it up, the X can do both very well...

[honda200xguy]

In what universe is a stock 350x faster on top than a stock 3rd gen R???!!! .
Who said 3rd gen? lol

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Who said 3rd gen? lol


Oh, OK.... I gotcha now! ;)

I kind of assumed that's what you were talking about given the pics posted by the OP..... :)

Just be careful though, they don't call em' "Foolers" for nothing! :beer

Of course, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know. LOL

[JasonB]

welcome to the boards! I love both bikes, personally I prefer the R these days but used to swear by the X.

[tvpierce]

I've never owned either of these trikes, but wondered the same thing. As these get older, one of my main concerns would be longevity/durability of the 2 stroke vs the 4 stroke? Does the 250R have a pressurized lubrication system?

[rossgamble1987]

Thanks for the replies gen 3 250r is what I was edging more towards parts here in Northern Ireland (uk) wouldn't be plentiful so all will be imported wouldn't be building exact rep I do allot of customised work so larger bore alu rads large swing arm and rear axel up rated shocks ect

So fist things first sourcing a frame and healthy engine

Ross

[250rRoostmaster]

I've never owned either of these trikes, but wondered the same thing. As these get older, one of my main concerns would be longevity/durability of the 2 stroke vs the 4 stroke? Does the 250R have a pressurized lubrication system?

No like most 2 strokes, it uses the premix oil you mix in the gas to lube the crank/wrist pin and other bearings...