suzuki tm vs Honda cr pre 75

[albrid-3]

your opinion --------suzuki tm 250 a better bike or honda elsinore  250 is better

[JohnnyO]

It's not even close... the Honda is a mile ahead of a TM250.

[frostype400]

in my opinion its the tm only because i really like them not in the motor or performance stakes the elsie is probably a great bike im after a tm though thanks Michael.

[JohnnyO]

Yeah it probably comes down to brand preference in vintage racing.. We're not racing for sheep stations. Pick your favourite colour

[albrid-3]

Would the TM have a stronger gearbox then the honda

[JohnnyO]

Yes the TM would have a stronger gearbox.. or maybe they didn't break because of the lack of power Being an A grader from the 70's wouldn't you remember which of those bikes were better? It was pretty obvious at the time.

[frostype400]

im after a tm400 i dont think that suffers lack of power but its claimed to be a bugger of a bike doesnt worry me i still want one

[JohnnyO]

I reckon you'd have a bit of fun on one of them.

[DR]

personally I love the TM250's. They ride just fine and for an intermediate/half serious sort of rider you couldn't go past them. On a dirt track they're at their best. Bulletproof is a word I use often with the early suzuki's and I'll use it again with the TM250 as there are no common issues unlike some other marques

[VMX247]

you break my heart JohnnyO      :'(
How can you be so heartless about TM's   :'( 
They have stood the test of time and won many a race................well so have the CR's     

[albrid-3]

Yes l do, Johnny, l was sponsored on Honda elsinore 250 & 125. l didn`t have much to do will tm back then, raced against fellows on them at the time,  l personlly did like them, but when you get older l am a bit drawn to them, and l am just finding out everybodies opinion. I feel that they are to heavy. cheers david

[albrid-3]

John Kaiser suzuki tm 73 model, well prepared, when he does ride the vintage meetings, he rides very well for an ex A grader, would be nice to see him back racing.
Michael l nearly bought a ts 400, some friends of mine race tm 400, and they say the ts 400 is the answer, heavier fly wheel, much easier to ride.

[JohnnyO]

VMX247 i like suzukis, my first bike was a TM75 but i think the CR makes a better race bike. The TM's are good solid reliable bikes and can get the job done in the right hands.

[VMX247]

VMX247 i like suzukis, my first bike was a TM75 but i think the CR makes a better race bike. The TM's are good solid reliable bikes and can get the job done in the right hands.

broken hearts aside-exactly and it depends who is riding it,the past has taught us that with world Champions...
Its all down to money and who had the contracts signed at that particular time...
This is a question that has no answer really- in my opinion 
cheers

[Marc.com]

no brainer Honda....however if you are considering buying a bike for racing pick one you can still get gearboxes/cylinders and parts for easily.