Hi all, just stumbled onto the DRN boards, looks like a great place with a lot of info. Anyways, after not being on a bike for about 9 years, I'm thinking of getting back into it. My problem is I don't know what bike to get.
I was leaning toward either a YZ or CR250 (00-02), but then I've stared to hear all this stuff about the big bad new thumpers, so I'm thinking of maybe a YZF426, CRF450, or a KTM400. My last bike was a '93 CR125, and I've had few 125's, a YZ80, and a KDX200. I used to race MX, novice. But this bike will be mostly for fast trail riding, maybe some Enduro or Cross Country racing here and there, and maybe a little MX track time.
I'm 5'10" and weigh about 185lbs.
So what do you all think? I want power, but I also like a somewhat light flickable bike. Oh, and most importantly, one of my old riding buddies who also just got back into riding just got a '00 KX250, and I need to be able hang with him. Thanks!
I was leaning toward either a YZ or CR250 (00-02), but then I've stared to hear all this stuff about the big bad new thumpers, so I'm thinking of maybe a YZF426, CRF450, or a KTM400. My last bike was a '93 CR125, and I've had few 125's, a YZ80, and a KDX200. I used to race MX, novice. But this bike will be mostly for fast trail riding, maybe some Enduro or Cross Country racing here and there, and maybe a little MX track time.
I'm 5'10" and weigh about 185lbs.
So what do you all think? I want power, but I also like a somewhat light flickable bike. Oh, and most importantly, one of my old riding buddies who also just got back into riding just got a '00 KX250, and I need to be able hang with him. Thanks!