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Old 07-27-2011, 09:33 PM
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which ones faster and more powerfull i know 350 should be but the 250 is an r
 
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The 350 is essentially unchanged from the '86 Warrior. The 250 is much more modern, not to mention lighter. In a straight up drag race, my money would be on the 350. Handling, suspension, and power/weight ratio is more favorable for the 250 though which gives it an edge for track and trail.
 
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Yup, 250 has a great suspension but, power isn't there. I think it's designed for younger beginners getting into sport quads. It's a much smaller machine. I can fit a 350 but, the 250 was much to small.
 
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My son has a 250 and his friend has a 350 the 250 out performs the 350 in drag races and the track The 250 is a bit small for a adult rider. Just reporting what I have witnessed the top speed of the 350 is about the same but the 250 reaches it faster
 
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Originally Posted by woodsidewarrior
My son has a 250 and his friend has a 350 the 250 out performs the 350 in drag races and the track The 250 is a bit small for a adult rider. Just reporting what I have witnessed the top speed of the 350 is about the same but the 250 reaches it faster
Interesting. I have ridden both, but not at the same time and never seen them raced against each other. I agree the 250 is tiny compared to the 350, basically Yamaha revamped the old 230 Suzuki Quadsport for current times, lol.
 
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Originally Posted by woodsidewarrior
My son has a 250 and his friend has a 350 the 250 out performs the 350 in drag races and the track The 250 is a bit small for a adult rider. Just reporting what I have witnessed the top speed of the 350 is about the same but the 250 reaches it faster
This is generally what i've heard too. 350 is a little dated in its suspension, 250 handles better and accelerates a little quicker.

Not sure your reasoning for asking, but if you are trying to decide on which you want i think the size is a bigger role here and you should probably be thinking about either a 250 class, or 350/400 class machine rather than comparing between two machines in different classes.
 
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just trail ridin i race a 450r
 
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i've ridden both, 250 definitely isn't faster, but it has alot better low end power manage ment. It definitely is lighter and the suspension is alot softer/more forgiving than the 350. The 350 suspension definitely is dated, but the bike is not ment to be jumped. If you want a smooth/softer ride look into the aftermarket. I wouldn't recommend the 250 over the 350 though, the 350 is a better starting platform and even with simple ad ons will outperform the 250. The only time i would ever think of recommending the 250 is to someone 9-13 wanting to get into 4 wheelers. otherwise you will be upgrading quickly.
 
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