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KTM200, YZ250F, WR250F? Which one??
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Posted by: kyleyea---------------------
Ok, some basic info. I'm 5'9", 140lbs., 17yrs old, and an intermediate trail rider who likes, no...loves to race harescrambles. My last bike was a 1994 YZ125. It had decent speed, but couldn't keep pace with my right hand so I'm looking for a new bike.
>I've ridden a KTM 200(mixing gas isn't a plb.), it felt fast, but I didn't get to ride it for more than a few minutes so I don't know how well it handles in tight woods.
>Now if i don't get a KTM, I would like to have a 250F which one I don't know. I'm wondering, since I'm not going to be racing enduro's, what adjustments would I have to do to the YZ to make it the best woods bike ever. Even after these changes, would it be better than the KTM, or even the WR?
:D What do you, the people, have to say. Help enlighten me as to what bike I should get??
Posted by: kmccune---------------------
If your YZ couldn’t " keep up" with your right hand the WR is out. I have not ridden a YZ 250F but an EXC 200 ain’t far off from my WR 250 2S and a lot lighter too.
Let me know the how this works out.
Kevin
Posted by: dirt bike dave---------------------
The KTM handles great in the tight woods. It's a super fun bike to ride, light, easy to start and ride all day. It's not as powerful as a good 250 2 stroke, but it's strong enough to do the job. IMO, the KTM would be the best choice, but I really prefer 2 strokes.
Posted by: SpeedyManiac---------------------
Go for the KTM200, that way you can race the 200 class instead of 250, where you would be at a definite power disadvantage.
Posted by: truespode---------------------
The 200 is great for the Georgia woods. I have a YZ250F and love it in the woods around here too (NC and SC) but if you want a 2-stroke that can do it all, with light weight and good power the KTM200 is a very good option.
Ivan
Posted by: kyleyea---------------------
Hey Ivan, how do you know how much the 250F weighs?
Thanks
Posted by: truespode---------------------
Not off the top of my head. There are a lot of threads in the thumper forum about the weight of the YZ250F. Try a search there or check out Thumpertalk.com
Ivan
Posted by: Barbarian---------------------
I raced a wr250 all last year and now I've got a ktm 200. The 200 feels 40 pounds lighter and doesn't wear you out as much. The wr250 had smoother power though and was better for riding below 90%.
Watch out if you go KTM. Some of the 200's have terrible vibration. I lucked out and got one that doesn't vibrate very much at all.
Posted by: justql---------------------
Being from the SE there should be some Gas Gas dealers around. All of your choices are great ones. If I was considering a new two stroke I would look at the GG, for the tight woods they are great.
Posted by: tigerowner---------------------
A Husky, KTM or GasGas 250 2s ay not be a bad option either.
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