Decision time

[madclown]

I am >50 and my son rides a TT-R125. He wants me to go riding with him next week. I have been threatening to get a bike and this is my best excuse. So, I am considering the following (I am a new rider 6 foot 215 lbs): Yamaha TT-R250, Suzuki DRZ 250, and Suzuki DRZ 400E
Any other suggestions? Any Opinions? (I was leaning toward the TT-R250). Thanks for your input and time.

 

[CaNaDiAn,Eh?]

From what I've heard the TT-R 250 seems to be a very heavy bike, it probably wouldn't be to bad for trail riding but the DRZ would probably be a bit better. Your best bet would probably be to get a KDX 200 or 220. They are great bikes that will go anywhere!!!!

 

[madclown]

The KDX are nice bikes but I wanted to stay with the 4 strokes as I need the green sticker here in Ca. Thanks

 

[truespode]

The DRZ-250 is a great learner bike. It is down on power so there is not much there to scare you too bad.

Ivan

 

[KAWA200'sRule]

I would get the DRZ 400 b/c the DRZ 250 seems like it would be low on power. The TTR 250 is a PIG,DOG,SLOW,and not a good bike from what I heard about it on this place. I have a KDX 200 and my buddy has a DRZ 400 and they are pretty even on power for the most part. The drz is a little bit heavier but not much. I would suggest either the DRZ 400 or KDX 200

 

[madclown]

I think I have narrowed it down to DRZ 400 and maybe a KTM. Now I am also deciding whether to go with a new DRZ 400 for 5400 otd or a used 400 (2001 noe elc start) for 4000 otd (with many upgrades such as fineline, triple clamps, GPR, larger tank, FMF pipe, jetted). I have been reading lately that the KTM may not be a good newbie bike. Any comments? Thanks for your responses.

 

[madclown]

Just to stir it up, but are there any 250's that would work, like the new CRF 250X? Don't forget my 6" and 215 lb size. Thanks again