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I quiet fancy an upgrade from my trusty 09 250 4rt

 

But As the advert goes

 

I really like the Repsol and I also really like the new RR (and think the showa suspended bikes are the best)

 

But

 

Is a standard 250 with say an Ohlins rear shock be the Aldi version?

 

The std bike is £2000 cheaper and I'm sure there would be change out of that even if you change tyres as well to Michelins.

 

I really do want a Repsol but my tight northern upbringing is making me ask the question!!!.

 

I have no knowledge of the tech forks so any input appreciated.  

 

 

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not sure on the ohlins, i do know though that the tech fork is very very good. it is lighter than the other forks and i have it on my sherco and it makes the front end super light.  if you can stretch the £ i would go for the RR. also worth bearing in mind it would hold its value alot better than standard, if you keep it in good condition!

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I'm really pleased with my 2014 Mont, cant fault the forks or shock, if money was irrelevant then I'd go for the rr purely because I'd always be thinking "what if"

Yo Mr addict  nice to see you back posting on TC. Are you on the std bike or the repsol?.

I do have a spare Showa shock from a 315 - not sure if the 4rt ones are different as the rest of linkage/swing arm is the same.

To me the RR is pointless, don't need more than 250cc, I put my 280 back to 250, I have PTB, what else does it offer for £3k.

Think I'm talking my self into a std 2105 bike and then give it a tweak.

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Id buy the standard bike and then when you gather the money customise it as you go, thats the great thing about 4rt is the amount of aftermarket bits,

Class bikes

That's why I stuck with my 09 - got all the bits I want and don't really want to give them up by changing bikes but thinks its time for a bit of a change - just not that much.

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Yo Mr addict  nice to see you back posting on TC. Are you on the std bike or the repsol?.

I do have a spare Showa shock from a 315 - not sure if the 4rt ones are different as the rest of linkage/swing arm is the same.

To me the RR is pointless, don't need more than 250cc, I put my 280 back to 250, I have PTB, what else does it offer for £3k.

Think I'm talking my self into a std 2105 bike and then give it a tweak.

 

Standard bike mate, and no changes to the suspension. I like the 260cc motor as its slightly freer reving and pulls a little more. I probably need a slightly stiffer spring in the back from standard but everything is pefect for what I ride. I think if I had 2k change I'd rather spend it on tyres and spares than a load of over priced carbon bits.

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That's why I stuck with my 09 - got all the bits I want and don't really want to give them up by changing bikes but thinks its time for a bit of a change - just not that much.

 

Isnt the ptb the best upgrade, when programmed by someone who knows what they are doing?

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Isnt the ptb the best upgrade, when programmed by someone who knows what they are doing?

Too true - can't understand why these are not marketed /fitted to all the Monts as a major USP. Cant cost anymore to make them. (maybe emission laws)

I'm no boffin but have amalgamated a couple of maps and them tweaked to get a map that really suits me.

Have put the softest beginners map on friends bike and makes it really smooth like a little turbine and so ride able especially with an S3 pipe. Same bike different map could be winning nationals.

 

My list of 4rt musts   

PTB

Case saver on front sprocket

2 bits of 10mm rod welded to footrest hanger supports ala future racing 

4 bits of mesh on mudguard to stop muck going into air box

Mitani sump shield or similar

X lite tyres

tank of fuel

 

Big smile -compulsory

 

The rest is just bling and personal preferences 

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Too true - can't understand why these are not marketed /fitted to all the Monts as a major USP. Cant cost anymore to make them. (maybe emission laws)

I'm no boffin but have amalgamated a couple of maps and them tweaked to get a map that really suits me.

Have put the softest beginners map on friends bike and makes it really smooth like a little turbine and so ride able especially with an S3 pipe. Same bike different map could be winning nationals.

 

My list of 4rt musts   

PTB

Case saver on front sprocket

2 bits of 10mm rod welded to footrest hanger supports ala future racing 

4 bits of mesh on mudguard to stop muck going into air box

Mitani sump shield or similar

X lite tyres

tank of fuel

 

Big smile -compulsory

 

The rest is just bling and personal preferences 

 

I think you've just answered your own question there Jimmy :)

 

 

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...........Think I'm talking my self into a std 2105 bike and then give it a tweak.

Yes, the magnetron induction drive gives great traction through all dimensions in space-time :hyper:

 

Seriously though, a great post...In my limited experience of the MkI, I dislike the 4rt if it's without the PTB. :icon_salut:

I'd personally love to have the standard 260 in my garage.

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Having access to both the standard 15 montesa and the repsol, in my opinion both ride exactly the same, engine/power stance etc are identical, the bar positions feel different due to the difference in the s3/renthal set ups, both suspensions are excellent once worn in, wether the repsol justifys the extra £1700, for a few carbon bits, Showa set up and the horid Orange theme, I don't know, probably not.

The RR would be the bike to have out of next years models but again, dealers are suggesting prices of £8000, is it worth the extra £2200 over the standard? Also with the remaining 2015 standard models being reduced by a further £850 meaning there now priced at £4999, that's what I'd be going for!

 

Interesting read from all. I have gone from my Beta 300 Evo 4T (sick of the motor issues and soft aluminum) and have just ordered a new Montesa 2604RT. 

 

Started on a Sherco 2 stroke, switched over to the 4 strokes and been very happy. The bikes seem to suit me best and how I tend to ride. 

 

Any thoughts on the Termignoni exhaust?

 

Thanks, good to know about the case saver

 

Tom

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