I am getting back into trials and I am thinking this time round a 200cc gas gas. In the past people have told me they are more easy to ride? Ive always had montesa315r but i did find it a bit too much sometimes, maybe because they are not the lightest of bikes. How many of you prefer the 200cc to a 250/280 etc. Is there much difference? I am also at club mans level. Any advice would be grate.

thanks peeps

Yes there is a difference. You really need to ride them both (200/250)and decide which bike is the best fit for you.

Yes there is a difference. You really need to ride them both (200/250)and decide which bike is the best fit for you.

Yes but its not very easy to get hold of one locally just to test What sort of difference are they? Is the 200 more easy to ride?

The 200 is like a powerful 125 - where most of the gain is down low. Has a very light feel.

The 250 has a very smooth power delivery, but as you would expect, more power/torque everywhere over the 200. It doesnt feel as feather light as the 200, but has a snappy feel still.

The advantage of the 250 will be most notable on large steep climbs and bigger hits. The 200 will be easier to maintain precision and throw around.

I would make a road trip to try them out - or at least try a 250 with a slow throttle. Very easy bike to ride. If too much - 200 would work. The beta 200 is a very nice bike as well. (kinda in between the 2 IMHO)

I'm a crappy rider, but I really like the 200.

I'm comparing it to the Sherco 290 I had for years.

It's a bit jumpy/snappy and I miss Sherco's silky smooth power delivery (I also miss Sherco build quality, but that's another story).

The up side is that it just feels so light and flick-able.

Moving the wheels around is so much easier.

The bigger engine is a little more forgiving, like if you let the revs drop on a big climb, but I seldom miss the extra power.

Actually...I'm starting to think that most sub-expert riders would pick up fewer points on a smaller/lighter bike.