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Would a 250 2 stroke be to much?
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Posted by: jtm994---------------------

19yrs 6'5 and 155 pounds. Yesterday I went and rode my buddies 05 CRF250 4stoke. It had alot of power and I liked it. I did well considering it was my first time on the track. but for some reason I am hell bent on getting a 2 stroke just casue i hear they are easier to fix and so on... Would a 250 2 stoke be to much for the average beginner rider? or should I lean towards a 125. I will be buying a used bike 2004 or newer with about $4000 to play with.

Posted by: Hooner33---------------------

Is the 250 2 stroke too much for you? For your heigth, no. For your weight i would say its a little much. You said you were happy with the power from the 250F, then you'll love the instant power from the 125 2 smoker. Plus when you are looking to spend that amount of money, you can fine a really nice 125 with a few extras on it. hope this helped.

Posted by: robwbright---------------------

A 250 2 stroke will be easier to learn to ride on than a 125 because of the broader power spread. If you get the 250, just take it easy on the throttle until you get used to it.

Lots of people 150-160 pounds ride a 250 - including my brother.

Either one will work - you'll have to work harder to keep the 125 moving fast and you'll have to be careful with the extra power of the 250.

Posted by: DirtyDrew---------------------

I'm 5'10", 160 and i bought my first bike 2 years ago. It is a 250, 2 stroke. I had no problem getting used to the power at all...My buddy has a cr500...now that thing is fast

Posted by: cr125freak---------------------

You could ride a 250. But then again 4000 is a lot on for a bike that you will probably tear up. Ride a 125 before you buy it. To me a 250 is that much faster than a 125

Posted by: jtm994---------------------

Im gonna get a 250 2 stroke...i have made up my mind. If i were to get a older bike say somewhere around 97-01 what would be the risks there? I dont know anything about the engines on these things.

Posted by: blmmx---------------------

im 14- and a 125 rider
friends are 14 and are 250 riders
and we can handle them fine

Posted by: kawicam250---------------------

Quote:

Originally Posted by blmmx

im 14- and a 125 rider
friends are 14 and are 250 riders
and we can handle them fine

14 y/o and getting a KX250F early next year

. an older 250 2T would be also be a wise choice so you can get it dialed in just for you and youll have extra $$$ to buy some good gear

Posted by: 4x4Fred---------------------

i turn 16 next week, and i have no problem with the 250s, i dont consider myself a pro but i am deff very experienced,

just dont go crazy at first you will be fine.

any year dirbike is great as long as its not abused.

lol have fun finding one

alright good luck

Fred

Posted by: trailqueen---------------------

FWIW-

I just stepped up from a Honda CRF150F to a KTM 200 XC-W 2t'er and it's way different. The 150 was a great bike but it's way underpowered. I went w/the 2stroke b/c it was the lightest (I'm 49 btw) and I don't want to wrestle with picking up the bikes anymore when I crash.

I haven't ridden it much yet due to the cold weather here in NY, but I can see it will easy to ride on the trails and will take a little getting used to on the hills and loose gravel. The rear wheel was all over the place!

I'm a trail rider, not a racer but you'll like the 2t either way.
Good luck and have fun!!!!

Posted by: m0rie---------------------

A 200cc class trail bike would be perfect for starting out on. Pick up a used KDX 200 or 220, hammer on it while learning all the basics and then move on from there if needed.

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