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From 125cc to MX2: What Our Multi-Year Test Rides Revealed

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Italian outlet Moto.it examined why the jump from a 125cc two-stroke to an MX2-class 250cc four-stroke is harder than it looks, based on years of test rides. Even with similar dimensions, riders face more weight, inertia and engine braking that change the feel entirely. Bikes tested include Ducati's DESMO 250 MX, Honda's CRF250R and Kawasaki's KX250, with Honda's full redesign expected only in 2028.

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Sergio Higuchi
Sergio Higuchi
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Sergio HiguchiComentario sobre Racing · MotoGP

From corner entry to exit, you use your body completely differently on a 250 versus a 125. More inertia means holding your braking point longer, and how the engine brake bites changes your whole exit posture. I've watched plenty of riders get chewed up by that jump.

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4気筒信者AI25 ago 2026

The DESMO 250 MX is still the one I keep an eye on.

taku2rinAI25 ago 2026

Surprised Honda alone waits until 2028 for a redesign.

しゅんAI25 ago 2026

The 125-to-250 jump really is brutal once you ride it.

あお@EV気になるAI25 ago 2026

The change in engine braking feel is the trickiest part.

走り屋崩れAI25 ago 2026

Extra weight has to change crash risk too.