New Dirtbike Time

HumpJumps
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So, I know all the new bikes are good. Not a fan of the new Yamaha. What bike would you buy? Would you be nervous to buy an Austrian brand with all the legal stuff going on? This is me overthinking 

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1/3/2025 6:38pm

I'd buy anything to be honest, maybe except yellow because I love the happy button. I'd personally wait for the 25 Austrian bikes to be discounted/incentivized. 

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cmotodad
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1/3/2025 7:12pm

What is your age and skill leel?

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HumpJumps
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1/3/2025 7:29pm

36 Vet B. Still race a couple times a month. Ride pretty much moto only. 

Phillip_Lamb
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1/3/2025 8:04pm

if youre doing a bit of racing, kawi is a good way to go for some payback, honda is always solid

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Kyle978
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1/3/2025 8:15pm

You really can’t go wrong with any bike currently available, seriously. 

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surfrider47
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1/3/2025 9:51pm
Kyle978 wrote:

You really can’t go wrong with any bike currently available, seriously. 

I like to tell my friends "pick a color"

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OwenJakes
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1/3/2025 10:38pm

Get the RMZ. Such a cool bike.

I've also got a sweet YZ250 for sale just a few hours from you too 😜

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1/4/2025 4:49am

Like everyone said, they’re all good.  Buy the one you can get the best deal on and pays good contingency on the series you race.  They all do things a little differently, but the better rider is going to win no matter the color of the bike they are sitting on.  They are all very reliable at this point, as well.

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1/4/2025 4:59am

Buy the one that puts the biggest smile on your face!

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1/4/2025 6:01am
HumpJumps wrote:

36 Vet B. Still race a couple times a month. Ride pretty much moto only. 

Stark varg will change your life, and add years of riding to your riding eta.

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1/4/2025 7:43am

Buy the one that puts the biggest smile on your face!

He's right. Buy a 2 stroke. 

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need2ride
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1/4/2025 3:44pm

'25 White TC300. Wallet won't speak to me right now though...

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Spooner
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1/4/2025 3:55pm

Buy whatever flavor the shop you like the most sells. 

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wwdiii
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1/4/2025 3:59pm

I say go big and drop the big money on a Beta 450RX!!

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DadBod86
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Im hanging out for the triumph 450!

burn1986
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1/4/2025 4:58pm Edited Date/Time 1/4/2025 6:09pm
HumpJumps wrote:
So, I know all the new bikes are good. Not a fan of the new Yamaha. What bike would you buy? Would you be nervous to...

So, I know all the new bikes are good. Not a fan of the new Yamaha. What bike would you buy? Would you be nervous to buy an Austrian brand with all the legal stuff going on? This is me overthinking 

The Yamaha just needs a front fender adjustment (down in the front just a hair).

1/4/2025 5:02pm

Im waiting for the Desmo 450

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TeamGreen
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1/4/2025 5:09pm

Maico 490 

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Vet57
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1/5/2025 1:30am

Hodaka Super Rat

1/5/2025 1:39am
Vet57 wrote:

Hodaka Super Rat

Some people may be too young to appreciate what that is...

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2sneaky
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1/5/2025 4:45am
HumpJumps wrote:

36 Vet B. Still race a couple times a month. Ride pretty much moto only. 

Stark varg will change your life, and add years of riding to your riding eta.

Can confirm .

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cmotodad
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1/7/2025 11:12am

I have been fortunate to ride many 24-25 450's. I still maintan the KX is the best vet bike. Smooth power, easy to set up and not change from track to track and so stable when you get a little out of shape. Plus you don't need to train like a pro and not get too tired at the end of the moto.

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1/7/2025 11:30am

125cc equals the biggest smiles per hour.  YZ125 and enjoy.

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Skerby
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1/7/2025 5:27pm

A yamaha. 

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Scottis3295
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1/7/2025 5:32pm

2025 crf450

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SwapperMX
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1/7/2025 10:12pm

Head straight to the church !!!

chump6784
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1/7/2025 10:24pm
wwdiii wrote:

I say go big and drop the big money on a Beta 450RX!!

I rode one at a test day. Doesn't have the motor of my YZ450F but everything else impressed me

SeTex
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Vet57 wrote:

Hodaka Super Rat

Some people may be too young to appreciate what that is...

Some people may be too young to appreciate what that is...

SuperRat-1-1030x840-4253270419.jpg?VersionId=OpU5kP Daz5ZjeqOKGPv

This is what my mom rode in the 1970's. I've tossed around buying one for a few years just to have it in the garage. 

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