Careful with that line of reasoning RMan. I had to spend a lot of money revalving my KX to be more plush and compliant for off-road. It still is harsher than my friends KTM400RFS or KTM 125EXC. Listen to Wade on his advice on the KTM200. You get fun power, you get compliant suspension and you get light weight all in one package. You also get a six-speed transmission which is a huge deal for the riding you described. Remember, any modern KX/CR/YZ/RM 250 is going to have a tall first gear. Not good for trail riding and starting racing. If you gear it down (1 tooth up front) like my buddy on his 98' KX250 to get a low 1st gear, then a lot of bikes will run you down out in the open sections, since you will be topped out at around 60 mph. In addition, you will be doing a lot more wheelspin with lower gearing in first, second and third gear, rather than hooking up.I know you all are thinking Why in the world are you looking at 125's and 250's for trails. The answer to that is that the MX Bikes suspension is so much better and they have alot of power, and they are alot lighter.
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