Go to 4 stroke 250

OUMX117 wrote:

Ok here's the deal with the four strokes. The reason the 450's last longer than the 250f's (typically) is because you don't have to ride a...

Ok here's the deal with the four strokes. The reason the 450's last longer than the 250f's (typically) is because you don't have to ride a 450 nearly as hard to get around a track quickly, whereas a 250f you are wringing the piss out of it all the time. Four stroke pistons and rings have a much longer service life than those of 2 strokes...... HOWEVER: if the four stroke suffers some form of catastrophic engine failure (e.g. drops a valve, etc) you could be looking at $2000 or so in parts alone. For example I have a 2009 yz450f that I bought brand new in 2008. That bike has 97 hours on it and all I've done is change the piston once, and not even because it needed it, but because I just wanted to see how everything was holding up on the inside of the motor. So basically the four stroke will be cheaper to operate UNTIL something lets go inside the motor... Then you're looking at the big $$$. Two strokes will need a new top end every 20-30 hours (YMMV) and those can be done for under $200 a piece. It's all about what you prefer to ride and how you want to spend your money. I am quite partial to the two-strokes becasue they are so much fun to ride, but my race bike is a 450. Alot of people on here will argue all day about which one is better or worse, but the truth of the matter is they'll all get you out on the track. Based on what I've read from your particular case I'd recommend at 250 2 stroke it'll be a good way for you to be introduced to the sport and you'll develop better fundementals on a 2 stroke than a 4 stroke. Good luck with your bike search!!!

tmauto769 wrote:

I bought one of those new in 06, and your right that thing was a beast. I wish I wouldn't have sold it, they are getting...

I bought one of those new in 06, and your right that thing was a beast. I wish I wouldn't have sold it, they are getting harder to come by now.