So what are the difference between these two machines.....250sx and 250es....I was looking at getting a 250es...but now I am having people tell me the sx is better...Is the plastic and smaller tires the only differences?
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So what are the difference between these two machines.....250sx and 250es....I was looking at getting a 250es...but now I am having people tell me the sx is better...Is the plastic and smaller tires the only differences?
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i would rather have the BigRed, i like the utilitarian feel of it and they are pretty much bullet proof. neighbor has a 250sx and its still pretty awesome. look at it like this, either way is fine. whatever brings the better deal is the one to get. you will know which one to get once you see it. its like finding the perfect dog. lol
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I would say the sx is more for trail riding and the es is utility. I love my es for hunting and getting around the farm. If I wanted to trail ride I would say sx. But I do not know the differences. What you are doing with it should make your decision.
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The SX is geared for more speed than the ES. It is also a bit smaller making it more of a sport trike. Have had both. Can't beat a BR.
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Its personal preference. If I were you I would try to ride both before making a decision. I have both and from my experience the BR is pretty much just a utillity wheeler, real good for doing stuff arond the farm. The 250SX on the other hand can do everything the BR can do, especially if you get the racks for and hitch for it. It however has way better suspension and is a great trail bike as well. I often think of it as the child of a BR and a 200X kind of the best of both worlds. That's just my opinion though
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I actually prefer the ES on trails - it feels like it has a lower center of gravity plus you can't beat those stock racks for hauling around camping supplies. Both are excellent machines. really - the motor is about the only thing the same on these machines - everything is different.
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Hi BigSkip,Originally Posted by BigSkip
I see you are a new member, so maybe you haven't came across the Honda Brochures hosted by 3ww. Check out the '85 brochures, comparing the 250es to the 250sx:
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/Brochur...te/85atcs.html
Like others have mentioned, both are great trikes. The SX has better suspension and is sportier, but the big red is better for hauling loads on the racks (both are probably equal in terms of towing power).
The Big Reds also have a sub-tranny, with a low and high range selector effectively giving you 10 speeds to choose from. The 250SX has a superlow first gear, but does not have a high/low range selector.
Best thing to do is test ride a 250SX and see how it compares to the big red!
Good luck, and welcome!
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Actually looking at the '85 Big Red, I'm not sure it DOES have a hi/low range selector... My '83 Big Red did, but it was chain drive and did not have reverse. I'm also pretty sure the '84 had a range selector as well, but maybe the newer generation of Big Reds did not have this range selector - research that before taking my word for it!
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the 250ES does not have Hi/lo - it has a super lo first just like the SX. the 200E and 200ES Big Reds did have the hi/lo sub tranny.
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It really does depend on what you want to do with it and where you plan on riding it. It all comes down to personal preference.
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ES and SX have same engine, except for gearing.
Both dont have hi/low range and with stock size tire have about the same top speed
but if you put 25" on the SX (22" stock), it will go way faster than the ES
They are geared equally with the stock tire size.
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i would go with a 250sx, because they have ful suspension
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I love the 250sx other than the fact it's turning radius is horrible!! It rides very nice and is smooth but feels short to me and very unstable with stock tires....... still would take the BR over it though..........
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I love my big red... only down fall i find is that the Super Low is not low enough for me some times.... like pulling brush out i was able to stop the rear tires from spinning. it just boggs down... probably pulling way too much but still not low enough gearing for its size.
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