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I wish there was a newb section so I could ask this question.
I am about to buy my first PERSONAL bike. I have ridden a few dirt bikes and have two sport bikes. I am trying to decide between a 250 or 450 but only want a four stroke. I am confident on a sport bike and ride pretty aggressive. I know ill be the same when it comes to MX. Go big or go home. My friend that races is all for the 450 and I am definitely leaning towards that because I know ill get use to it quickly. About me:
22 y/o
185 lbs/6'0
I live down the street from a MX track and it also has 15 acres of trails. I'll mainly be on the track because I would like to start racing but ill do the occasional trails with my wife. In the end, my goal is to get into a few races by mid fall to winter.
The races are open to 250s and 450s against each other so I want to be able to keep up. I know its all about the rider but thats just another factor on my mind. Whatcha think?
FOR THE WIFE
This will be her first bike and she is a little extreme women too. Shes ridden quads a good amount of times but only a few times on a dirt bike. I want to either get her a 150 or 230 dirt bike. She will be out on the track a lot with me but with a totally different mind set and I know she wont get crazy but she can definitely pick up things fast and handle her own. She wants to race too but on a lower level. She weighs about 120 and is 5'7/5'8. I was thinking about getting her a bike with an electric start so she doesn't get frustrated on hard days and she can just push a button. Also factoring that the 150 weighs about 70 pounds less but I want her to feel content with the power. Help and thanks in advance!
I am about to buy my first PERSONAL bike. I have ridden a few dirt bikes and have two sport bikes. I am trying to decide between a 250 or 450 but only want a four stroke. I am confident on a sport bike and ride pretty aggressive. I know ill be the same when it comes to MX. Go big or go home. My friend that races is all for the 450 and I am definitely leaning towards that because I know ill get use to it quickly. About me:
22 y/o
185 lbs/6'0
I live down the street from a MX track and it also has 15 acres of trails. I'll mainly be on the track because I would like to start racing but ill do the occasional trails with my wife. In the end, my goal is to get into a few races by mid fall to winter.
The races are open to 250s and 450s against each other so I want to be able to keep up. I know its all about the rider but thats just another factor on my mind. Whatcha think?
FOR THE WIFE
This will be her first bike and she is a little extreme women too. Shes ridden quads a good amount of times but only a few times on a dirt bike. I want to either get her a 150 or 230 dirt bike. She will be out on the track a lot with me but with a totally different mind set and I know she wont get crazy but she can definitely pick up things fast and handle her own. She wants to race too but on a lower level. She weighs about 120 and is 5'7/5'8. I was thinking about getting her a bike with an electric start so she doesn't get frustrated on hard days and she can just push a button. Also factoring that the 150 weighs about 70 pounds less but I want her to feel content with the power. Help and thanks in advance!
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Well I did. And I adapted well- But Recently I had to sell my bike due to money issues, and in the mean time ive been borrowing my roomates crf 250r.... Well, man i think that Im just as fast if not faster on most tracks that I go to ( here is Socal ) . And I tell you what, I have a ton of fun on the 250f!! The bike is lighter, just as fast, and you can really throw it around! I love it cuz it reminds me of my 2 stroke days!
I'll be honest, most guys I see at the track dont even have any business being on a 450 anyways... Its a whole lot of power and ends up taking you for a ride vs the other way around.. Overall, its all preference. Riding Area, Syle, and what your goals are.
For me now that Im shopping for a bike again, Im looking at the 250's along w the 450's !
Hope this helps
I found a 2007 KX450F for $3300 because the guy is hurting for money. Its actually at the shop right now getting checkout out.
if you are just an average rider that wants to hit the trails and mx track every now and again, a 250 will be fine for you tho. proper maintance is key. it seems to be the faster riders that thrash out 250fs left and right. id be reaallly cautious about buying a used 250.
When they ride a buddies 250F, they have "way more fun" on the 250F. They kick themselves, but still keep the 450 because it's the "manly" bike to have. Silly if you ask me. FUN 1st!
Which is why I'm a 2 stroke guy. Nothing beats FUN like a 2006+ YZ250. NOTHING!
Pit Row
what guys... no boobie pic request?
thanks.
My finishes are better on the smaller bike.
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