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I’m 32. Used to ride MX, never raced. Been a while since I’ve had a dirt bike though. Pretty much street once I got my license.
My kid just got a PW50. I live on 20 acres and was thinking about building us a little track and some lines through the woods.
My local dealer is a big KTM dealer but they have Yamaha and Suzuki too. Kawi too actually. They are selling the Suzuki’s real cheap. Will I regret getting one? I know I’m not going to outride any of them but I’d be half tempted to race some 450 beginner classes since I have a couple tracks close.
My kid just got a PW50. I live on 20 acres and was thinking about building us a little track and some lines through the woods.
My local dealer is a big KTM dealer but they have Yamaha and Suzuki too. Kawi too actually. They are selling the Suzuki’s real cheap. Will I regret getting one? I know I’m not going to outride any of them but I’d be half tempted to race some 450 beginner classes since I have a couple tracks close.
Yamahas are super reliable as well and have electric start but aren’t as mild and easy to ride as the Suzuki.
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I’ve heard the Yamahas are really reliable and that’d be nice. Heavy and bulky but I’m 6’2” 220 and I’ll be slow so doesn’t matter.
I’m not planning on hitting monster doubles or anything but I’d like to push myself and try to get faster.
Wouldn't a YZ250f be better for someone that hasn't ridden in a long time ?
I'm 58 and I have the bikes in my sig.
ONE issue with a full on MX bike, esp a 450 is gonna be over-heating if you're just putting around. For that reason, you may have to get a fan. A KTM 350 or 450 XC-F would be a good all-around bike for trails, playing, and the occasional race which you're not gonna win anyway but are riding just for fun. I mean, shoot... I ride my 125 in the 50+ class against 450's, 250's, and whatever else guys are riding.
As noted above, E-start is GREAT for old fat guys or old in-shape _short_ guys like 5' 6" me.
It's awesome and with the ability to tune it with your cell phone ap. you can really set it up anyway you want.
I've had suzuki's and always had issues with all the little stuff that you don't want to deal with. [Cheap]
Yamaha is by far the most reliable
They're currently available for less than $6K. That makes it an amazing deal,
Bye the way, I've raced & won races on that bike. So, it is competitive. It's a great bike.
Pit Row
Obvious joke because you said old fat ass. I'm similar to you. 32 been out for some time. Wanted a bike to race so my son would want to also. I'm a bit smaller so I went 250f. Is nice not worrying about the power reaching up biting me. If I were a bigger guy I'd probably go 450.
BTW, since when is 32 old? I'm that young and don't feel old!
If you're 200+, get a 450F as it will make getting back into motocross a bit easier on you.
If you're under 200, a 250F is great, or look into a KTM 350SX-F.
Nothing wrong with a Suzuki 450, it's a faster bike than most of us will ever need.
Get a full sized bike later. Meanwhile, just have a good time with your new riding buddy!
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