January 30th, 2019, 10:00 AM
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Cat herder
Name: Gort
Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location
Join Date: May 2009
Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660
Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13
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250 vs. 300
No direct experience with the 300 but from what I understand:
- Ergonomics and intended mission are the same. It's an upright, entry-level bike.
- Handling will be much the same. The 300 had recalibrated fork damping IIRC, but it's still a rudimentary damper rod setup. I believe they tweaked the frame a bit, adding gussets in places to stiffen it. The vast majority of riders will not notice.
- Braking will be identical.
- Power of a stock 300 is about the same as a newgen 250 with a full exhaust and jet kit... so not a huge difference between the two. Enough to feel, not enough to amaze.
- 300 has a spin-on oil filter vs. cartridge (trivial).
- 300 has a slightly wider rear tire (important only in that you have different tire options available).
- IIRC the 300 has a gear indicator.
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