I am trying to get into some desert/dunes type riding. I live in Las Vegas, so I don't have many choices of riding types here. I used to ride trials a long time ago when I lived on the east coast, but that's not an option out here. What do you guys think I should buy? I am really leaning towards the KTM 200XC or KTM 200SX. I figured that might be the perfect amount of power for me, but I wanted to hear other opinions first.
1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
about 5'9" 130lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
not too aggressive to start with, but i may get more aggressive as i learn my bike better
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
desert/dunes/trails/mountain ridges/maybe a bit of mx too... riding with a friend mostly
4) Do you have any riding experience?
i grew up riding trials with rocks, woods, etc....
5) Do you think you will race ?
not anytime soon, possibly sometime in the future
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
my buddy that i will be riding with does his own work, so i can learn most of it myself
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
i would love to own a KTM, most likely a 2 stroke
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
all types
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
really don't want to spend more than $3,000 if possible
10) Do you live in California?
no, Las Vegas
11) Your age?
i am 26
Thanks for your advice and opinions......
1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
about 5'9" 130lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you ?
not too aggressive to start with, but i may get more aggressive as i learn my bike better
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ?????
desert/dunes/trails/mountain ridges/maybe a bit of mx too... riding with a friend mostly
4) Do you have any riding experience?
i grew up riding trials with rocks, woods, etc....
5) Do you think you will race ?
not anytime soon, possibly sometime in the future
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?
my buddy that i will be riding with does his own work, so i can learn most of it myself
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
i would love to own a KTM, most likely a 2 stroke
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
all types
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
really don't want to spend more than $3,000 if possible
10) Do you live in California?
no, Las Vegas
11) Your age?
i am 26
Thanks for your advice and opinions......