Speaking With my Wallet! and getting impatient.

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Edited Date/Time 9/25/2013 11:33am
Now, Low and behold I'm about to hop off of my trusty 2001 yz250f and I'm looking for a new bike

I rode a 2012 yz250f which felt amazing. But I'm up in the air. Anybody have advice on selection of a new bike? I mean I'm 24 and this is going to be my first big purchase.

Feel kinda noobish asking this.. But I honestly don't know were to begin with these new bikes.

also when is the 2014 250f shootout coming out.. Ive searched google high and low and cant find squat.
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JW381 9/24/2013 4:33pm
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I rode a KTM 250F, it was pretty amazing. I'm still not a huge 4-stroke fan, but you won't hear me say that they're not great bikes. The EFI throttle response is amazing and the chasis/suspension are awesome.

I rode a '13 KTM 125, 250, 350 and 450, all were good, the 450 was probably my favorite, but I couldn't see myself riding over and over without it getting a little big and bulky feeling.

If you're asking me, any '05+ RM, CR or YZ 250 smoker, or any '07+ KTM 250.
Sheriff245 9/24/2013 4:35pm
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If you're set on a 250F, you can't go wrong with any of the big five brands, really. Unless you're looking for some specific characteristics, I suggest you shop around and find a good reliable shop that will give you a good price on the bike and parts. Deals are starting to show up for left over bikes.
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scooter5002 9/24/2013 4:48pm
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To ensure you achieve complete Nirvana, and spend your money wisely, bow your head and chant with me. 2 strokes, no valves. 2 strokes, no valves. oooooohhhhhhhmmmmmmm. Cross legged is optional, but you're 24. You should be good.
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bents 9/24/2013 5:29pm
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I'm sure you could score a 12 or 13 YZF for CHEAP and they are stone reliable with amazing suspension, and no efi. With what you are just coming off riding, this will feel factory! 4 strokes for dummies these bikes.

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Dirtysmile56 9/24/2013 5:35pm
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scooter5002 wrote:
To ensure you achieve complete Nirvana, and spend your money wisely, bow your head and chant with me. 2 strokes, no valves. 2 strokes, no valves...
To ensure you achieve complete Nirvana, and spend your money wisely, bow your head and chant with me. 2 strokes, no valves. 2 strokes, no valves. oooooohhhhhhhmmmmmmm. Cross legged is optional, but you're 24. You should be good.
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Motodave15 9/24/2013 6:39pm
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bents wrote:
I'm sure you could score a 12 or 13 YZF for CHEAP and they are stone reliable with amazing suspension, and no efi. With what you...
I'm sure you could score a 12 or 13 YZF for CHEAP and they are stone reliable with amazing suspension, and no efi. With what you are just coming off riding, this will feel factory! 4 strokes for dummies these bikes.
This is what i was thinking...But I'm wondering if the new latest and greatest would be better to roll with?

As for the guy asking if im set on a 250f yes... But I'm also open to two-strokes too.. The last one i rode was a 2006 rm250 and that thing was a rocket and just overall badass.

I'm am indefinitely not looking for a 450...scared the shit out of myself last time i rode one.
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TX24 9/24/2013 8:43pm
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Any of the new 13s would be fine, you don't have to get a 14.
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Honestly you really cant go wrong with anything if its brand new. Just make sure that you read up on maintenance specs and timeframes no matter what bike you get. I would advise against a used 250f unless you know the person you are buying it from really well, and know the bike has been well taken care of. My personal preference would be a clean, used 250 2 stroke. An 06-current YZ250 is an awesome bike, theres plenty of parts available, and they are cheap and easy to keep running in top condition.
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bents 9/24/2013 9:21pm
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Anyone worth their salt on this board will cop to the fact that a 250F is a billion times easier to ride than a 250 smoker, as awesome as a 2 stroker is. Unless you have experience on a 2 stroke, and some semblance of fitness, the F is plain easier to ride. The thrill factor of the 2 smoker is cool no doubt, but the 250F, as I said before, is a motocross for dummies bike. A 450 is a different beast however....back away from the horsepower table....

Pick your poison and enjoy!
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TeamGreen 9/24/2013 9:48pm
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Pssssst...

Word around the Dyno-Room is the New Yamaha makes Crazy-Good power out of the Box.

On the other-hand: I've ridden the '14 KTM 250SXF...it hauled the mail, too.

Me? If they're still giving away '13 KXFs for $1500 off...? There's my money. I'm Guessing they're around $5K out the door?

Last; but, not least...a KTM 250SX is Amazing (Tho, I'd "SX" a 300XC).

Whatever you do...Good Luck!
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bd 9/24/2013 10:14pm
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2014 CRF 250 or YZ250F
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bangmyhead 9/25/2013 12:09am
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Motodave15 wrote:
This is what i was thinking...But I'm wondering if the new latest and greatest would be better to roll with? As for the guy asking if...
This is what i was thinking...But I'm wondering if the new latest and greatest would be better to roll with?

As for the guy asking if im set on a 250f yes... But I'm also open to two-strokes too.. The last one i rode was a 2006 rm250 and that thing was a rocket and just overall badass.

I'm am indefinitely not looking for a 450...scared the shit out of myself last time i rode one.
Dirtbikes are like computers imo, as soon as you get the newest and greatest a new bike will be out in 8 months give or take. find a smoking deal on a left over and dont be scared to ask for discounts on hard parts ect....
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86 honda 9/25/2013 7:24am
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It looks like a KTM parking lot at my track.
SEE ARE125 9/25/2013 8:49am
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What are you doing with it? If your sole purpose is racing(a lot), then yes I would probably go for a 2013-14 bike. But if you're like me and mostly ride practice days and occasionally enter a race, I would save my money and go for a 2010-2012 bike. It's around 10 years newer than what you have, and you could probably sell yours and put $1000-$1500 with it and pick one up. New bikes depreciate to quick for me, but I don't need the latest and greatest. I just ride for fun. You're in CA, so prices may be different, BUT If I were in your shoes, I would sell your bike for $2,000, put around $1,500 with it and pick up something similar to these:

2011 KX250F - $3,100

2012 KX250F - $3,950

2010 CRF250R - $3,700
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Deetsmx 9/25/2013 8:55am
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SEE ARE125 wrote:
What are you doing with it? If your sole purpose is racing(a lot), then yes I would probably go for a 2013-14 bike. But if you're...
What are you doing with it? If your sole purpose is racing(a lot), then yes I would probably go for a 2013-14 bike. But if you're like me and mostly ride practice days and occasionally enter a race, I would save my money and go for a 2010-2012 bike. It's around 10 years newer than what you have, and you could probably sell yours and put $1000-$1500 with it and pick one up. New bikes depreciate to quick for me, but I don't need the latest and greatest. I just ride for fun. You're in CA, so prices may be different, BUT If I were in your shoes, I would sell your bike for $2,000, put around $1,500 with it and pick up something similar to these:

2011 KX250F - $3,100

2012 KX250F - $3,950

2010 CRF250R - $3,700
Those look like they have quite a few hours on them. One failure and you will have paid more than a new one.
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Motodave15 9/25/2013 9:01am
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I'm just a practice day guy, with a ocassional race... so far after some research the 12-13s... have 1k rebates on them, So i may go with the year old bike as I am no where near fast enough to put the bike through the paces. Lol.

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nc_mx_kid 9/25/2013 9:45am
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Moto Dave I vote coming down to see me, kyle pulley, at motoworld of el cajon to purchase a honda, ktm, or yamaha . Then go ride at pala on your way back. Pala is open Wednesday-Sunday.
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peelout 9/25/2013 10:38am
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all the new 250f's are rad, i would probably go with the YZ if i were buying a four stroke.

but i wouldn't.

so my advice is to get a new KTM 250 and put the 300 kit on it. will be more than competitive in the 450 class, super easy and fun to ride, and just a badass ride.

then again, get what you want and have fun on it. 2, 4, don't fuckin' matter. at the end of the day, it's your money.
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loftyair 9/25/2013 11:20am
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TeamGreen wrote:
Pssssst... Word around the Dyno-Room is the New Yamaha makes Crazy-Good power out of the Box. On the other-hand: I've ridden the '14 KTM 250SXF...it hauled...
Pssssst...

Word around the Dyno-Room is the New Yamaha makes Crazy-Good power out of the Box.

On the other-hand: I've ridden the '14 KTM 250SXF...it hauled the mail, too.

Me? If they're still giving away '13 KXFs for $1500 off...? There's my money. I'm Guessing they're around $5K out the door?

Last; but, not least...a KTM 250SX is Amazing (Tho, I'd "SX" a 300XC).

Whatever you do...Good Luck!
Why not just 300 the sx?
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loftyair 9/25/2013 11:33am
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Why would anyone ever buy a 250f? Except maybe the once-a-month trail rider? They are slow, heavy, break down alot, cost way too much to purchase and fix. If the 450 is too much, (try some throttle control),then the 250 2-stroke is the only way. Of course, if you got plenty of money, the kx250f will help lighten the load for you! Oh yeah, why would anyone ever buy a 250f? I'm sure you could find a Ford Pinto if your into that sort of thing.

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