yz or yzf

[kaosind]

i have been riding for about 10 months and i am getting to the point where i want a faster/more powerful bike. im 21 years old, 5'11", 175 pounds, and riding a 2003 yz125. i live in arizona and mostly ride trails and in the desert. im looking at a 2003 or newer used yz250 or yz250f i plan to continue to ride mostly in the desert and start taking trips to mexico to ride in the sand dunes and maybe go to the track a few times a year. in your guys opinion which bike should i go with (ive never been on a four stroke) but have heard they are more well suited for trail riding. so which one? thanks for the help

 

[Lonewolf]

I would go for the yz250. I think you would need the extra power for the dunes, it would be more versatile for your application.

 

[killerbeez 75]

KTM 450sx

 

[JayP0629]

get this....

i have a 2003 yz 250 and that is def what u want... i got the bike i am insanely pleased with it... i love that bike of all the other bike ive ever had... that bike is exellent in the dunes.... i ride trail and dunes ...go for the 250 2stroke..

 

[Okiewan]

KTM 450sx

Was that one of the two choices? If you want to just toss out anything and dunes/sand is involved, why select a weak 425? The CR500AF OWNES the dunes. If you are gonna go, go big.

Back to reality, between the 250F and 250 2-stroke, go with the 2-stroke.

 

[02crf450]

Do you have any pics of your af I would love to see it.

 

[yzvscr,kx,rm,sx]

yeah definently go with the 2-stoke. Its good for both trail riding and dunes with the right mods.

 

[Okiewan]

Do you have any pics of your af I would love to see it.

I didn't say I have one... I did have an 02 however.

Pics:
http://www.servicehonda.com/images/models/2005 cr500af/100_8730 web big.jpg
http://www.servicehonda.com/images/models/2005 cr500af/100_8724 web big.jpg


http://www.servicehonda.com/cr500af05.html

 

[buffalorider]

OK, I'm new to this site so my info may not be worth a damn (yet) I live in Colorado and have only been riding for about 4 years. I am 40 years old and started out with a XR600 ( I weigh 170) riding alot of adobe hills, ditches, upper alpine trails, jumping aspen trees etc. I soon learned I was riding the bike way beyond its means so moved up to a 2002 CRF450 and damn near killed myself. I soon became in love with that bike and stared to race hare scrambles in the B class. I was winning the 4 stroke B class but not the overall B. So...this past December santa brought me a 2005 YZ250. Opposite of you, I have never been on a 2-stroke. After getting about 20 hours on the bike on some of the familiar trails I rode on the CRF, I have to say I love it. HOWEVER.... the four stroke can give you the low end power on nasty up hills if you suddenly come to a stop during your climb. I did notice that I have better have good power all the way up with a 2 stroker and pick the correct lines, or I will usually be going back down for another try. Not exactly sure what you ride as far as terrain, but I have come to dead stops on hill climbs and then popped the clutch to get going again on the CRF and got to the top, try that on a 2 stroke. HOWEVER... the two stroke is so much lighter than my old CRF that I now hope to win the overall B class and move up. Bottom line is if the weight is not there to work you over in a 2 hour race, then you have more energy to rage. I just wish I was 21 again since I missed so many years of riding. :( If your not gonna race, either bike will work for you. Those 250F's are very respectable. HOpe this helps.

 

[killerbeez 75]

WOW okiewan you look pretty good on that thing.. :rotfl: