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I don't understand the people saying 450's are tall? It's the same frame, swingarm, and suspension travel as the 250's. The rear tire may be slightly taller, but seat height is basically the same. Weight wise I don't think it's even 10lbs more.
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More gyroscopic effect from higher rotating mass in the engine, and a good deal more power for a 450. Also even if the weight difference is only 10lbs. It wears on you in a 2 hour race
This is going off if my buddies wr450 which weight about 40lbs more than a yz250, which makes the height noticeable. To someone who can have both feet on the ground it might not be as noticeable, but when you can only have one tippy toe on the ground it feels noticeable. That's what I wad meaning. They might not have any height differ3nce whatsoever.
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I wouldn't pick a yz or yz-x
I have a yz 300x, it's a great bike, l love riding it because it's a different experience, that and mechanically it's as simple as it gets.
I also have a two KTM 300's a 19' xc and a 20' xcw
First thing, you want estart...period
The 300 is about as good as it gets as far as pretty much ready to race and has most everything you need to compete and have a good time doing it, also they are very versital.
A 4 stroke can also be a good choice depending on what you like, you should try both and pick one.
I have raced a 350 xcf, it's a great bike, but it does have some drawbacks one being flame outs at low rpm.
Weight, killing the battery and overheating were other issues.
If I were to chose a bike today, I would look hard at the new Beta rr race and the Reuju 300's
Leaning more towards a Beta, with a suspension tweak for my personal settings.
Interesting, haven't heard much about Beta, where are they made? Reliability? How easy to get/,cheap are parts?
Here’s a few tips I haven’t seen others mention yet. Drink water, lots of it. And do it all week before your race. Buy a USWE hydro pack if you want a good quality product.
Try out all the different series around you and see which one you enjoy the most. You’ll be surprised how different each one is. Don’t be afraid to try the other forms of off-road racing if they are available in your area. Sprint enduros, time keeping enduros, restart enduros, grand prix, etc. They all help build skill along the way.
If pre-registration is an option, it is probably a good idea to get it done ahead of time. You’ll save yourself a bunch of time and worries.
Awesome, thanks so much for all the great advice! I will definitely be looking into all sorts of off road racing.
Beta's motors are pretty much bullet proof. The race edition comes with kyb both ends, they have a factory build program where you can order it with all the goodies you want, including setting up the suspension for you.
Check their website, 3seas motorcycle shop sells a lot of Betas, but I'm sure there's a somewhere near you.
What I really like about them is they are still carbureted, a much easier design to maintain.
Fuel injection is great but it adds a more complicated system that adds initial cost, harder to diagnose run issues and cost of ownership is higher.
You really need to do some hard core research before you drop grands on a bike, super important to get the right bike...one that you'll like owning for the next few years.
Better google Beta Main Bearing while you are researching 😀
Ride at whatever speed keeps you from falling. Staying consistent is better than going fast and falling. Be very disciplined about doing this. The speed will come. It’s going to seem very chaotic the start and most falls happen there. Just ride the trail in front of you and don’t get caught up with what other riders are doing. Settle into a grove and stay upright, even if it feels slow. If you enter the beginner class and don’t fall, you most likely make the podium.
One more thing.... When someone comes up behind you and revs their motor or yells, move over. There are many classes on the track at the same time and faster classes will catch you and if you don't move over after a few revs you may get parked in the trees.
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