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Hello I wanted to get an opinion on what kind of bike I want to get it would be used for trail use track use and maybe racing I have narrowed my two choices down to the KX250F (4 Stroke) or YZ125 (2 Stroke) I would like to get other people's opinion on how long they last how much maintenence you have to do ETC. Thanks
Gonna trade in your snow machine for a bike eh?
Yz125 get an 08+ it's the same bike as now - restyled plastic. Considered one of the best mx bikes ever built.
If you were serious about trail and woods riding then get the 250f. But since u r going to be switching between woods and mx the 125 will do fine.
The 125 is far better for maintenance.
The Shop
It was Josh Demuth's bike and I've had it a few years but only rode it about 5 times due to my back injuries.
It's the crispest 250 2 stroke I've ever owned !!!!
I've also got a kawi 06 250f I'll let you have for $2500. The motor was totally rebuilt and only has 2 short rides on it. New tires, brake pads, graphics. Just everything is new on this bike...
and unless youre buying new, or at least less than a couple years old and know it to be mint condition, the resounding answer on buying a USED older 250F is 'hell no'. ticking timebomb.
I am 5'9" and 160 lbs without gear and own both the YZ125 & YZ250. I have more fun on the YZ125 than any other bike. The amount you'll learn riding that little bike will make you a faster, smarter, smoother and safer rider in the future.
The only reason you should go for the 250 two stroke is if you have already been racing and battling for the lead in the 250 B (intermediate) class at most tracks. Otherwise, as a Beginner or Novice, the 125 will teach you things the other bikes will not. Corner speed and carrying momentum around the track is the most important.
Go for the 125, ride it for 2 or 3 years and then try a 250F or a 250 two-stroke.
I use to have a KX250F, I loved the bike don't get me wrong. But I couldn't go fast on it. Got a KTM 150 and won my first race on it.
I'd suggest you pick up a 125, IMO a newer KTM. But in all honesty, they're all good. So pick your favorite color. I just like my Katoom alot
Pit Row
At 5'9" and 130, I think the 125, 144 or 150 two stroke is perfect for your size. Any 125cc two stroke has a LOT more power than your CRF150. The 250F has a little more than the 125, but it also has a lot more weight.
Like colintrax said, the KTM 150SX is also great if you'd like an orange bike.
The 500 was definitely a handful, but when I got back on the 125 I was wfo plus pushing with mylegs like Fred Flintstone did in his car, cause the 125 didn't even feel like it was going after racing the 500. Lol....
Good luck with your purchase, and stay safe !!!
Get a 125 mate, you will learn more about riding than any other bike, and if shit turns pear shaped (you have a huge crash) it wont sling you to far
Modern 4strokes are super highly strung nowdays (tuned to the edge of breaking) - they need to be rebuilt just as often if not more - a very different machine to an xr250 your pops may have owned etc.. you also need to change the oil on a 4stroke more often generally.
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