As the 2.5 is not as popular here in the States, is there anyone out there who can give a good comparison from experience!

The term "quicker" does'nt seem to accurately describe the difference as after only a brief ride the '05 2.5 that I rode last weekend seemed very similar to my '03 2.9.

I did notice that the 2.5 did not have the intake spacer that the newer 2.9 has.

To be honest, as a clubman rider, I realize that I may actually do better on a somewhat milder bike than the 2.9, however I am not sure if the 2.5 is the answer.

I really hoped that Sherco would produce a full 200cc bike(I'm still spoiled by real torque that the 163cc version does not have)but it does not appear that this is going to happen.

Any comments?

MC

I ride a 2005 2.5 and absolutly love it, they are quite zippy off the bottom end, it took a bit of getting used to after my SY250 which was really soft off the bottom end. I had a quick go on a 2005 2.9 and didnt really like it, the power was a lot stronger than my own, i think the increase in power would get me into to much trouble in the sections. p.s i'm only a clubman myself !

Rode the 05 250 and 290 back to back and the 250 was alot tamer than it had been in the past. Still prefered the 290 though.