2 stroke or 4??

[Steve_R6]

Ok here's the deal, I'm lookin for an older dirtbike. Don't really want to spend more than $1,500 because I have an R6 that I need to pay off. ;) So the question arises two stroke or four and how many cc's? The bike's primarily going to be trail ridden,but there are alot of tracks around here and I have a few friends that go alot so I may end up there a couple times too. Something light with plenty of power, I don't want to get bored with it a couple months after I buy it. I was thinkin along the lines of a mid 90's CR125 or 250.

 

[Hondaman_06]

Well i would personly suggest a KDX200 or 220. I think either 1 would do nicely for what u want to do. Then supposedly put out alot of power and with a few suppension mods can be made good for on the track. I'm not positive about this it's just what i've heard. If your looking more for a 4 stroke i would say maybe a XR250 or 400 they would both do good on trails but i dunno about on the track. Just my thoughts.

 

[woods_rider1]

I too will vote for the KDX, you can find them cheap with all of the goodies. For trail riding, you dont want a race bike unless you want to dump more money into it making it tractable and well mannered over the roots. The KDX comes very tractable and super plush for the woods. My recommendation, stick with the newer design, '95 - present.

 

[Steve_R6]

See the hting is I don't want to buy a 200 and then get bored with it and wish i'd bought something else. I've been riding on the street for 5 years now, so I consider myself fairly competent with bikes. Just bought an R6 that is sic fast, so i don't want to get a dirtbike that I get on and am like man this thing is a dog. You know what I mean?

 

[r_rider28]

OK, this might sound nuts but it appears that you are wanting something that goes real fast when you twist the throttle. I recomend a CR500, it's not the most desirable bike for woods but is good for off road (open areas) and motorcross. It is doable for woods riding if you install plenty of weight on the flywheel to keep the power smooth and the flywheel weight will help to avoid low rpm engine stalls. I simply can not put my stamp of approval on any off road 4 stroke, this is just my own stubborn opinion. You won't be dissapointed with the power of the CR500, it will definately keep the adrenaline flowing. Good luck. OH , Don't buy one older than a 92. The 92 is virtualy the same bike as the 01 CR500, Honda has made very little change on this model since then.

 

[KDX200Biker]

I too am suggesting a kdx200. trust me, YOU WONT GET BORED. they can really fly if u put on a fmf pipe. I think they are the funnest bike thats not too fast. they easily can keep up with 250's in the trails and I burn almost any 125 on mine. They are easy to ride but they got a good bit of power. almost as much top end as a 125(with fmf rev pipe) and as much low end as a 250(with the torque pipe). mine pulls wheelies in 1st threw 3rd even if i dont want it too. 4th if i try

 

[Steve_R6]

I think I'm leaning toward the KDX200 (thanks everyone). I've done alot of searching and reading on here about them and everyone seems to agree they're one hell of a woods bike that you could still take to the track once in awhile if you wanted to. It sounds like it just about perfectly fits what I'm looking for. Now comes the problem of finding one cheap that's in good condition. :(

 

[Steve_R6]

Ohhhhhh, also. I'm not looking to get something new, I'm workin on a limited budget. Plus I'll be out on the 6 alot more than on the dirtbike more than likley. ;) Any early years to look for or avoid, I probably won't be looking at anything newer than 95?? Also what's the difference between the KDX and the KLX? Thanks alot.

 

[kudzukudzu]

The KLX is a four stroke. For finding a KDX, try cycletrader.com. Don't know where you live, but there are 41 currently listed on the site.

 

[woods_rider1]

the '95 and newer models are "pretty much" the same, just a few minor refinements over the years. I personally would look for a bike in these years, dont look any older. The difference between the KDX and the KLX is about everything except the grips and tires... ;) Seriously, the list of differences is too long to list here, basiclly, 2stroke (KDX) and 4stroke (KLX)
I have never ridden a KLX, but have heard a lot of good things about them. And Stroker racing can turn them into a fire breathing monster:p