Desirable PE250's (Is there such a thing?)

[Marc.com]

Hard to get a real good idea as the rear shocks stop you from doing too much.

From brand new the rear shocks stopped you from doing too much 

I am probably not in love with the C,N ... for me T onwards with all the goodies such as multi tool and original turn signals etc would be most desirable. The T had a lot more good time enduro stuff on it, quick change rear wheel and axle pulls, good stuff.

The PE400T motor was ahead of the RM400T,  so I think this is the most desirable PE. The one I lusted after the most.

[oldfart]

Banhzy, I would have to agree  T and X  models where a lot easier to work on in pits ( user friendly ) and to me they where a Enduro bike, rather than a bike built to of excess stock.
Davey Crocket, pedals one of these in some of our pre 78 rides and semms to enjoy the moment   

[Marc.com]

they where a Enduro bike, rather than a bike built to of excess stock.

The golden era of Japanese enduro bikes must have been 1980-85, ITs from G on worked, PE T on were really competent bikes, KDX 175-200 were the goods. Then the wheels fell off and it was back to riding 4 strokes and coverted MX bikes like the WR/RMX.

For a while the Japanese were  building as good or maybe better real Enduro bikes than the Europeans.

[EML]

Maybe the market isn't as big as they needed.
I would love to see more Dakar style replicas but apparently thats the same situation.

[Marc.com]

I think the WR and RMX were awesome bikes but seemed a bit of a backward step, insofar as they were not pure enduro with all the goodies, just MX bikes with lights slung on them.... actually WR didn't even give you that.

[EML]

I thought they were closer to the old TS/DT type of bike that looked ok but had steel frames and shit rims etc.... having said that my nephew has a TS200R that is a hoot to ride, just under sprung and too heavy.looks the goods on the outside to the average street bike punter and nothing like the PEs of any ilk.