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Originally Posted by CaliGrrl
Would it be enough of a difference to get the 300? Would I notice? Or should I jump directly to the new new bike and get the 400? I expect that would be noticeable. How do the two compare? Either bike would be fuel-injected instead of carburated.
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I've ridden 250, 300 and 400 many times at exact same track, so here's my impressions over 250.
300 - slight increase in power, but weighs more than 250 so it's almost a wash. Handling definitely feels heavier and slower to respond. Kawasaki actually relaxed head-angle of 300, making it more stable and less flickable than previous 250. Lap-times of modified 250 vs. stock 300 are about same. Then again, you can still upgrade 300.
400 - right out of box in stock form, 400 feels way more maneuverable than both 250 or 300. That's because it's lighter than both of them AND has more nimble fork geometry along with shorter wheelbase. Combined with significantly more torque than 300 and there's no contest! Feels like 250 on steroids!