Another "What bike should I get" question.

[mouse]

I am 20 years old, I am 6' even and 145 lbs, yes I am a skinny ****. I grew up on an old km100 mini-bike that weighed as much as my car. I want something that is quick and light. I dont want to look like a giant on it either. I am thinking about a Honda and possibly a 250. Is that too big? Also what are the power differences in the 2-stroke vs 4-stroke, if this thing will be with me for a while is it better to go bigger? I've been around cars for a while but I want to get back into this, they are fun to ride and work on. I would look to spend 1500 or less, I am still in school. Any opinions would be great, thanks.
P.S I would only race in the future if I really got into it, for now it would be for wooded areas and fields..

 

[xr100ider]

at 1500, you are looking at a used 125. it'll meet all of your criteria and should be a good bike to learn on. good luck.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

Yep, CR, KX, RM, YZ or KTM125SX. You should be able to find a 125 for 1500 from the mid 90s. There's some threads on here about what to look at in used bikes, also there's an article on www.off-road.com about buying used bikes, I think it's from July 2004.

 

[mouse]

Ok thanks guys.