hi, i have a brand new 2014 250 jtg and it is incredible! it grips insanely and is ultra smooth but plenty of power past half throttle. i also rode a friends 14 300 which was also new and its also an amazing bike but if you want i bike you can be boss of go for 250. either way there are amazing bikes and the quality is far superior to the other makes out there! if you get a jtg your love it!!! ive also ridden a 2012 evo 250 and it felt like my old 125 gasser...