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Lookin for a Used Dirtbike but dont know what to get
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Posted by: tommmmyp---------------------
Hey all... My birthday just passed and I got some money to spend and I'm def on planning to get a dirtbike... but I'm not quite sure which one to get.. I'm thinking either a used (2000-2003) yz250 or kx250 but I dont know which one is better or if that bike is the right size... can you guys please help me out??
1) your physical size : 6'2 about 190-195lbs..
2) How physical / aggressive are you ? havent rode in a while but planning on being pretty aggressive..
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ????? prob gonna ride in trails/dirt with friends
4) Do you have any riding experience? had a BW 80 when I was a kid.. hadnt rode since then
5) Do you think you will race ? no
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work? willing to try to
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)? doesnt matter to me..
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry? yes but planning on getting used.. not new
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike? no more than 2300
10) Do you live in California? no
11) Your age? 20
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
i was thinkin to pick either between Yamaha or Kawasaki but you guys let me know whats up.. thanks
-Tom
Posted by: atkkid250---------------------
the 250's will do fine. as allways it will take some time getting used to. but your size will be best suited to a 250. as to teh brands, i prefer yamaha or honda. not a big green fan but its all up to you and whats available. you should be able to find a very decent 01-02 250 for around 2300. I saw your post before the edit, the differences between 4 and 2 strokes are rapidly diminishing. i personally like the 2 strokes, less money, but the 4 strokes are also nice. i would stick with the 2 strokes unless you have the oportunity for a 250 four stroke. good luck in finding one. the yz 250 is a particularly nice bike 
Posted by: tommmmyp---------------------
yaa so right now my 2 choices are prob either gonna be a yz250 or yz250f.. correct me if Im wrong but a yz250 is 2 stroke and a yz250f is a 4 stroke? which do you think would be more reliable? also I'm new into the dirt bike stuff after many years so which might be easier to work on? Thanks
-Tom
Posted by: atkkid250---------------------
yes, you are correct. two strokes (yz) would be easier to work on, they are a lot simpler. 4 strokes (yzf) tend to be heavier, more complicated and a lot more inconvenient to work on. as for reliable. depends on how well you maintain the bike, the 2 stroke could run for years and years if you maintained it corectly. but generally four strokes, at least their topends, last longer. >pat
Posted by: 250girl---------------------
The newer YZ250F's (four strokes) are not the least bit clunky or heavy. They are very lightweight and handle like a dream. I would go with a YZ250 for sure, but weather to go with a 250F or a 250 depends on your riding. The 250F will not have as much power as the 2-stroke version will, it will have much smoother and more predictable power. The 2-stroke requires the rider to pay a little more attention, and is much kickier. It is not for the laid back or inexpirienced rider. Personally, I think the 2-strokes are way more fun, but it is up to you 
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