Try to include the following info in your first post
1) your physical size (both height and weight are important)
5' 10"ish, 145 pounds
2) How physical / aggressive are you ? trails 9\10 track 6.5\10
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ????? mx, fields, wide open trails
4) Do you have any riding experience? 2 years on a cr 125
5) Do you think you will race ? yup, already do, in the begginer class cmcrc (Canada)
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work? yup
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?2 stroke
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
pretty much all
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?$3000
10) Do you live in California? no
11) Your age?
17
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
I've gone to 6 races on my cr 125, but decided it's time to get something newer but don't want to waste the money on having another 125 for a year or so. I ride lots of fast fifth gear pinned open trails on myt 125 but want something faster. I know i don't need a 250 on the track.
So should i stick with a 125 or step up to a 250 2smoke or will a 250 be to much?
This info won't guarentee a perfect bike choice but it will sure stear the answers you get closer to the ideal bike.