The KTM exc models are a very nice bike 200 or 300. The only problem is the head shake they get but a steering dampner will take care of that. The crf250x I am hoping is going to be a nice ride since I just picked mine up thursday, but its a little spendy. The kdx 200 or 220 are good rides after you monkey with the suspencion and jetting , and they are very in expencive.I would stay away from honda , yamaha, and suzuki 2 strokes unless you like to ride on the pipe all day, and I mean ALL DAY I have owned all of these bikes and up to this point , My choice would be the KTM. and the reason is this, you can buy this bike ,take it off the show room floor put gas in it and go and you will be very happy. So thats my opinion. Happy shopping..