This bike is amazing. Going from a Honda CRF230F to this was not only way different, but life changing. Very first ride I was like "whoa, this thing has WAY more power than my 230." So much more that I crashed 5 min into riding it. I was a little intimidated at first riding it, but I changed my whole mindset on how I should ride this bike. I had a 55 mile trail ride that weekend I got the bike and I was looking forward to it, I only got 2 hours of ride time before I went. But let me tell you that it was the greatest ride I have ever been on. SOOOO glad I got it on GoPro so I can watch it. I got really confident and was going really fast on sides of mountains, through trees, and in single track. I will never go back to a 4 stroke again. This bike is just way more fun, cheaper, and good looking for me to go to a 4 stroke race bike. People say that the power doesn't have as much power down low as a 250/300. I completely disagree! Even with a less than average rider who isn't good at using the clutch can go up hills on problem. I believe it tractors better than my CRF230 and that thing was a tank! Never did I think to myself, I wish I got a 250/300. Slap a FMF Gnarly pipe and an aftermarket silencer and maybe even some hand guards. And you have yourself, a WOODS WEAPON. pce TT