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So im 100% new to riding dirt bikes, so keep that in mind if you decide to answer. I am saving up for a used dirt bike that I want to learn to ride on but also ride trails and at some point start riding courses/tracks but not for racing events. It will take me around 5 months to be able to buy everything if I was to spend $2,400 and anything else after that like the mounting gear for a trailer and protective gear. I have been researching a good amount about dirt bikes and all, so I do know a little bit. I was leaning towards a 2 stroke rather than a 4 stroke mainly because I have read that buying a used 4 stroke is a lot more riskier than a 2 stroke, but also cause the parts if I needed to replace are cheaper. Again, this bike would need to be able to do trails and tracks with jumps on them when I get comfortable enough to try them. I dont want a dual sport bike so please dont suggest them. I was going to spend around $2,400 or less for the bike, because I still need the trailer gear for mounting and transporting and protective gear. Overall, what bikes would you suggest for me to look at and research that I might be able to get used for $2,400 or less. Also I dont know if this is relevant but im Thanks!
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If you have a background in street bikes, mountain bikes etc. a YZ125 would be a good bet. Otherwise I'd get an CRF230 for about $1K and learn on that. Then sell it and get a motocross bike when you are ready.
Otherwise make sure someone films you the first time you try to ride it
Electric start. change the oil and clean the air filter like once every six months and that's all the maintenance it will ever need. And way cheaper than a motocross bike for learning to ride on
Seriously though, don't be afraid to start small and work your way up. Something like a Honda CRF230 play bike or a little older TTR225. Just find something that is clean and has been very well maintained. Avoid anything larger than a 250 for your first ride, and avoid a 250 two stroke (which make nearly as much power as a 450 and are harder to ride).
Think of your first ride as a stepping stone and not the end point.
Just buy a 125 or 250f. Yz125 or crf250. Stock crf250s, or even rmz250 after say 2012, are very forgiving.
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Be patient and look for good deal, you won't lose a penny on any of these used bikes.
Also if you go to buy or look at bikes, bring someone that knows something about them with you
Seriously, the suggestion for a 125 4 stroke (RMZ, KLX, TTR) is a great starter, a 125 2t is also excellent as it will take you farther in your riding experience and into a race track. A 250 2t? Same comment as the 450! YOLO!
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