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Either get your ecu mapped or stuff a tea towel in the air box until you are used to it
Another option is buy something slower maybe used, ride it for a few months and then you will be ready for that 450.
People need to realize that it isn’t just about making a single sale or pushing the most expensive bike, in the long run you’re going to make a lot more money off of a lifetime rider than you will selling someone an expensive bike that is over their skill level, only for them to hate it or get hurt and leave the sport. Would anyone recommend a 1000cc street bike to a beginner?
I was pissed when dad brought home an MX 80, but the salesman was right. You should start off on a 250f...
Sounds that you need a trail bike since you bought a 50 and a quad for your family. Get a bike that is good at going those speeds, like a TTR or CRF250F.
My .02:
Every new bike I had felt slower on the track than it did in my yard, and even slower once I got used to it- subconsciously putting my weight where it needed to be and using the throttle in the way that allowed me to stay up on the bike. Anything that you aren't used to, taking it for a spin on pavement, has the ability to scare you. A little post purchase anxiety is normal for a lot of people too, worried that you bought the wrong thing. If your agenda was to improve your track skills- cornering,jumping, rhythm sections, I'd say to drop down, but it sounds like you will mostly be putting around with your family and you have respect for the power. Your weight and height also help, easy to put your feet down. Start with the mellow map it comes with, gear it taller if its still too much as that is inexpensive, move on to mapping from there. It might be more in your head than you think.
Is a 250f or the other options mentioned enough? Yes. Does this bike definitely have to be too much? I don't think so, once you start getting used to it and move on to mods you feel necessary from there.
I’d go 250, or even 350. You can get in trouble quick on a 450 with that power and torque
These bikes have the kind of power and torque they do to get you over big jumps with little run up. Just respect the power that the bike has available to you, but learn to use it slowly, have patience.
Riding dirt bikes isn't easy and don't think it is, some of us have been riding our entire lives and still fuck up once in a while.
(2) make sure your medical insurance is current.
Pit Row
Went from a yz125 to a RMZ450, but I also hadn’t ridden for over a year.
So when I got in the 450, I struggled A LOT. I ended up keeping the bike, and I feel it’s made me a better rider in the long run.
The only thing that sucks at first is being on a torquier, heavier bike, it takes longer to learn in my opinion due to the bike wearing you out quicker .
*Also anyone who's saying your "too big" for a 250f and this being your first dirt bike is a complete idiot.*
As far as a 250 and X and RX models, I recently rode a 2021 CRF 250 RX. I have to admit I was totally impressed. You will have no harder time busting your ass on it than you would on the 450.
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