I just picked up an 01 RM 250 for a really good deal off of craigslist. I've never ridden a large 2 stroke before and this thing is brutal. It actually scares me. Are these things really that much faster than quads or is it just the wickedness of that 2 stroke that has me fooled ??? I guess I just have to get used to it but man, this thing is tough to ride.
My friend has a newer kx250 and in a drag race we stay pretty even...
my friend put a RM250 motor in a blaster frame, and with a pipe reeds and open airbox we were side by side on my yfz with the s/a removed
Bikes scare me.
Once you get used to it, you'll be alright though. Just remember you can't stay on the throttle for long periods of time like a four stroke!
~Brian