250r feel diff cus the have power all the time unlike a banshee .. did you race him??? he might have surprised ya. not saying 250r's are baddest machines but they are nice bikes and feel alot diff then a banshee speed wise cus the power come on diff.. ohh wanted to say i rraced tt this weekend with my shee.. well got second got beat by an r third place was an even baddr looking r.. so i guess i did ok.. i was happy... no wreck no injuries makes me happy and having fun...