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In the long run, are the newer dirbikes (2016+) will/can be as durable as older bikes (~ 2000)? Or light weight means less material which equals less durability ? More profit, cheaper materials?
My '99 KX 125 seems to be more durable than my 2016 KX250F and I am not talking about engine reliability or general maintanance. Radiators, subframe, plastics, covers, etc. holds up better on the older bike.... I understand that older bikes are not as competitive as the new ones, but my question is about durability.
Which bike would be in better shape after 50 hours of riding with the same rider? A new YZ250 from 2005 or a new YZ250 from 2019?
My '99 KX 125 seems to be more durable than my 2016 KX250F and I am not talking about engine reliability or general maintanance. Radiators, subframe, plastics, covers, etc. holds up better on the older bike.... I understand that older bikes are not as competitive as the new ones, but my question is about durability.
Which bike would be in better shape after 50 hours of riding with the same rider? A new YZ250 from 2005 or a new YZ250 from 2019?
The Shop
Leaving disappointed.
Any old bike I’ve ever had seems to take less damage whenever I crash than any new bike I have/had.
I got ya covered though.
I'd be surprised to find that newer bikes in general are less reliable than older ones. As for the difference between an '05 YZ250 and a '21 YZ250, I don't think there can be a statistically relevant difference.
I guess what I’m saying is they seem to show their hours more than a honda lets say..
Pit Row
Ran and felt like the day it came off the showroom.
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