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Alright so Im going to pick up a 2nd bike to add to the stable and can't make up my mind which bike but narrowed it down to 3 choices. Some background on me, Im 5'10 155lbs, Vet C rider (only been riding for 3 years), started out on 4 strokes and purchased a new YZ125 last fall, needless to say I feel in love with it which has put me on the 2 stroke kick/band wagon. Below are my choices and pros/cons. Would love everyone's input and help deciding.
2016 KTM 150SX
I have always wanted to try another brand, and absolutely love the looks and reviews of the 150. My concern is the suspension which I've heard is either ok on the 2 strokes or terrible from others, regardless I always have my suspension done by FC but still they can only do so much and after only riding SSS stuff on yamaha's worried I might not jive with the bike, but would be a nice change in options too on a ride day. There are a lot of cool things I like about the KTM design and I absolutely love my 125 which is why I think this would be a great addition as well.
2016 YZ250
Being a yamaha guy all my life I love the idea of having another 2 stroke to step into/progress into riding. A lot of parts are interchangeable with my YZ125 and of course its a reliable 2 stroke and can have forever. My biggest concern is being a newb rider is the 250 too much to handle/or get myself in trouble with. I know wood's guys love it but its a beast on the track which is where I do most my riding. I love the idea its lighter than a 250F but still concerned if it will sit as it may be too much for me.
2016 YZ250F
I had a 2014 and 15 of this bike, loved it, but this was before I fell even more in love with my 125. My concern with this bike is longevity, we all know 4 strokes only last so long before they start to cost a good chunk of change, Im a decent wrencher but apprehensive about working on this bike outside of a top end. Being that I've owned it before I jive well with the bike and am comfortable on it, just not as thrilling as my 125 was which is why I sold the 250F last fall and sort of miss/regret not keeping it, but it did ultimately sit more often as I enjoyed my smoker more, but could be a nice switch for ride days.
2016 KTM 150SX
I have always wanted to try another brand, and absolutely love the looks and reviews of the 150. My concern is the suspension which I've heard is either ok on the 2 strokes or terrible from others, regardless I always have my suspension done by FC but still they can only do so much and after only riding SSS stuff on yamaha's worried I might not jive with the bike, but would be a nice change in options too on a ride day. There are a lot of cool things I like about the KTM design and I absolutely love my 125 which is why I think this would be a great addition as well.
2016 YZ250
Being a yamaha guy all my life I love the idea of having another 2 stroke to step into/progress into riding. A lot of parts are interchangeable with my YZ125 and of course its a reliable 2 stroke and can have forever. My biggest concern is being a newb rider is the 250 too much to handle/or get myself in trouble with. I know wood's guys love it but its a beast on the track which is where I do most my riding. I love the idea its lighter than a 250F but still concerned if it will sit as it may be too much for me.
2016 YZ250F
I had a 2014 and 15 of this bike, loved it, but this was before I fell even more in love with my 125. My concern with this bike is longevity, we all know 4 strokes only last so long before they start to cost a good chunk of change, Im a decent wrencher but apprehensive about working on this bike outside of a top end. Being that I've owned it before I jive well with the bike and am comfortable on it, just not as thrilling as my 125 was which is why I sold the 250F last fall and sort of miss/regret not keeping it, but it did ultimately sit more often as I enjoyed my smoker more, but could be a nice switch for ride days.
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I would also not let people scare you away from the ktm suspension. I'm also a vet and with a few tweaks from a good tuner my stuff is just as good as my 2011 YZ SSS. Don't let the suspension be the end all be all of your decision.
You are worried about KTM forks..you have better SSS, you are worried about the bigger hit of the Yamaha 250, you have the 125 which you have already said you love, you are worried about four stroke maintenance and costs which should totally rule one out then since you already own the easier to work on, less cost to run two stroke.
By deduction it seems to me you don't need another bike at this point in time.
Now you know what you need to do this week then. Drive on down to that KTM dealer and snag one of those sexy 150SX's, and then come back here and post pics so we can drool
The yz250 (I own one) has more power then your 125, but that comes at a cost. You'll find it to be big, heavy and not half as nimble as your 125 2 stroke, especially at your size (I'm of a similar size).
The yz250 is tall and not the best cornering 250 I've owned, my old kx250 would turn much better for me.
You'll thank me.
Waaaaaaay faster, lighter...BETTER.
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