2020 yz85 or used 2010-2017ish ktm85 sx

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So my son wants to start racing this year and training and all that. Right now we only have him a little beginner bike it’s a 01 rm80. It is a decent starter bike but other than that it sucks. We really want a ktm but there prices are through the roof so... we have a budget I can get either a 2020 yz85 or I can try to find a used ktm85 and hope that it is okay and I don’t know what year I’ll be able to get on that. Anyone here know what I should do?
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7/6/2020 4:38am Edited Date/Time 7/6/2020 4:39am
YZ. He needs seat time and that Yamaha will be rock solid. Used KTMs are a crap shoot and you dont want that thing in the shop or on the stand while hes begging you to go ride. Itll sap his desire. Believe me I know.

That Yamaha is plenty of motorcycle for him.
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MZ193
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Id go with the brand new bike.
Yeah. The new YZ is a great bike. Also, being brand new means no problems at all.
Keep the air filter clean, engine oil every 10/15 hours and run it with clean gas, 33:1.
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Get the brand new YZ. Then if you start taking racing seriously upgrade to the latest generation SX/TC.

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The KTM is that much more than the Yamaha?
I mean yea it really is. The brand new ktm is $5,999 and the Yamaha is $4,699
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I mean yea it really is. The brand new ktm is $5,999 and the Yamaha is $4,699
You can buy a lot of gas, top ends, tires, sprockets/chains, race fees and practice days for $1300. Or maybe some lessons for your boy.
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I mean yea it really is. The brand new ktm is $5,999 and the Yamaha is $4,699
kage173 wrote:
You can buy a lot of gas, top ends, tires, sprockets/chains, race fees and practice days for $1300. Or maybe some lessons for your boy.
Yep exactly. So I guess from all your guys suggestion I’m just gonna go with the yz85
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I mean yea it really is. The brand new ktm is $5,999 and the Yamaha is $4,699
kage173 wrote:
You can buy a lot of gas, top ends, tires, sprockets/chains, race fees and practice days for $1300. Or maybe some lessons for your boy.
Yep exactly. So I guess from all your guys suggestion I’m just gonna go with the yz85
Wont regret😉
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kage173 wrote:
You can buy a lot of gas, top ends, tires, sprockets/chains, race fees and practice days for $1300. Or maybe some lessons for your boy.
Yep exactly. So I guess from all your guys suggestion I’m just gonna go with the yz85
MZ193 wrote:
Wont regret😉
Thanks for the help guys❤️
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How’s your RM? If it’s not too roached, spend the new bike money on more seat time and some lessons with a local trainer.
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So my son wants to start racing this year and training and all that. Right now we only have him a little beginner bike it’s a...
So my son wants to start racing this year and training and all that. Right now we only have him a little beginner bike it’s a 01 rm80. It is a decent starter bike but other than that it sucks. We really want a ktm but there prices are through the roof so... we have a budget I can get either a 2020 yz85 or I can try to find a used ktm85 and hope that it is okay and I don’t know what year I’ll be able to get on that. Anyone here know what I should do?
new yz85
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A good used 2018+ KTM/Husky 85 is worlds better than the new YZ85, period. I wasn't impressed with the reliability of the newer YZ's we had in our circle which were eventually sold for the KTM's anyway. You should easily be able to find a nice 2018 for around $3500. I just sold ours for that to a kid coming of a "new" YZ with less than half the hours that looked roached & not from lack of maintenance............
BeastKid7147
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Tracktor wrote:
A good used 2018+ KTM/Husky 85 is worlds better than the new YZ85, period. I wasn't impressed with the reliability of the newer YZ's we had...
A good used 2018+ KTM/Husky 85 is worlds better than the new YZ85, period. I wasn't impressed with the reliability of the newer YZ's we had in our circle which were eventually sold for the KTM's anyway. You should easily be able to find a nice 2018 for around $3500. I just sold ours for that to a kid coming of a "new" YZ with less than half the hours that looked roached & not from lack of maintenance............
Idk where you are from but I can’t find anything good for only 3500 barley any 15-18s at all
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Tracktor wrote:
A good used 2018+ KTM/Husky 85 is worlds better than the new YZ85, period. I wasn't impressed with the reliability of the newer YZ's we had...
A good used 2018+ KTM/Husky 85 is worlds better than the new YZ85, period. I wasn't impressed with the reliability of the newer YZ's we had in our circle which were eventually sold for the KTM's anyway. You should easily be able to find a nice 2018 for around $3500. I just sold ours for that to a kid coming of a "new" YZ with less than half the hours that looked roached & not from lack of maintenance............
Idk where you are from but I can’t find anything good for only 3500 barley any 15-18s at all
Multiple ones here in the NW. A couple with a ton of extras also. I'm surprised none in your area. Should be a bunch in a couple months after Lorettas is done also......

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