FR250R Comparison to Other Bikes

	Sherco Xride	OSSA Explorer	Freeride 250	Beta XTrainer	XCW	350 EXCF
Factory Street Legal	N.A. – no	N.A. – no	N.A. – no	N.A. – no	N.A. – no	yes
Weight	92	74	92.5/200	99/218	102/224	107.2/236
Seat Hght	850	820/32.2	915/36	910/35.8	960/37.8	970
Clearance	325	340	380	320	355	345
Wheel base	1404	1328	1418	1468	1482	1482
Steering			67		63.5	63.5
Front travel			250	270	300	300
Front fork size	40mm	40mm	WP 4357	43mm	WP 4860	WP 4860
Rear Travel			280	270	335	335
Rear shock size			WP 4618		WP 5018	WP 5018
Rekluse Available?	no	no	coming…	???	yes	yes
Fuel capacity	7	7.6	7	8.5	10	9
Transmission	trIals type	trIals type	trAils close ratio	??	Enduro wide ratio	Enduro wide ratio

Sherco X-Ride

Pros:
– freeride has more suspension
– freeride better transmission gearing (more trAil oriented than trIals oriented
– freeride has more road stability
– freeride is e-start
– freeride has much better build quality

Cons:
– freeride has higher seat
– freeride is much more expensive
– freeride has no kick start

Conclusion: Choose the X-Ride if all you ride is very technical trials like sections, but want a seat.

Compared to OSSA Explorer

Pros:
– freeride has more suspension
– freeride better transmission gearing (more trAil oriented than trIals oriented
– freeride has more road stability
– freeriude is e-start

Cons:
– freeride is 15kg/35lbs heavier
– freeride has higher seat
– freeride is more expensive
– freeride has no kick start

Conclusion: Choose the OSSA Explorer if all you ride is very technical trials like sections, but want a seat. Good for long distance trials.

Beta XTrainer

Pros:
– freeride has a bit more suspension in the rear
– freeride is e-start
– freeride has more ground clearance
– freeride is 18lbs lighter

Cons:
– xtrainer can add a kick start
– xtrainer has a bit longer wheel base, probably more stable at higher speeds

Same:
– both only e-start
– both similar seat height

Conclusion: Beta would more suitable for enduro racing for new riders or riders who do not want a full height enduro bike. Freeride would be more suitable for more technical terrain.

XTrainer Specs

Compared to 250 XCW

Pros:
– freeride has is lighter 10kg 24lbs
– freeride has tighter steering
– freeride is built for torque
– freeride is shorter

Cons:
– freeride fuel capacity is less by 3 litres
– freeride has no aftermarket seat
– freeride has less suspension
– freeride has less steering stability on road

Conclusion: choose the 250 XCW if you are normal to tall height and like to ride fast or race or jump.

Compared to 350 EXCF

Pros:
– freeride has weight is 15kg/35lbs lighter
– freeride hastighter steering
– freeride is shorter

Cons:
– freeride is not street legal
– freeride has less fuel capacity (less by 4 litres)
– freeride hasno aftermarket seat
– freeride hasless suspension
– freeride hasless steering stability on road

Conclusion: choose the 350 xcw if you are normal to tall height, like to ride fast, jump, race AND need a factory street legal bike for your country/state/province.