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Hi John,
Will you notice? Sure but "how much" you notice is the debateable thing. Many riders think the 250 is buzzy at 65-75mph and the 15t front sprocket helps with that by lowering the rpms in that speed range. Ie... it's a calmer feeling ride overall.
You have to address yourself to gauge the value and impact on the bike's performance. I lump everything into 2 categories;
Will it help keep me safe - can I decel and accel in a manner that works with my riding
Will it improve performance - subjective to riding style and personal preferences
First off if you're a heavy rider, the 15/42 will suck at the top end. 85-90'ish mph will be your max speed. Will that work for you?
Do you mostly do alot of downtown city riding?
Do you mostly ride highway?
Do you mostly ride twisties for fun?
Do you want more acceleration vs. top end speed (it takes a long distance to see top end speeds on 250's).
I guess... the major question is "why are you considering modifying the gearing?" If you answer this, we can help you in a better way.
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