okdirtnewb
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Having a slightly underpowered bike will teach you to use the clutch to keep the rev's up. I was able to make it up long, steep uphills, my first attempt, that others on on 250s & 450s didn't, on the XR 100.RevDice said:Anxious to hear the feedback you get. I'm the same age with lots of street cruiser and sportbike experience. Haven't gotten dusty since I was a teenager. I'm also considering the CRF250x and lusting after a KTM 250 SX-F.
My local dealer told me that the CRF230F is a "family-fun" bike. He suggested that on any rougher stuff it would bottom out pretty quick. I'm about 5'8" and 170. He also suggested that it might be a bit underpowered on steep grades.
Hey remember, were 42 years young. Man, I still feel like a teenager. Looking forward to getting dirty.
SpDyKen said:Having a slightly underpowered bike will teach you to use the clutch to keep the rev's up. I was able to make it up long, steep uphills, my first attempt, that others on on 250s & 450s didn't, on the XR 100.
Remember, it's not the size that matters, but how you use it!
There is a lot to be said for a lightweight two-stroke! If you decide you must (ego takes over) have more, MORE (power, suspension, etc.,) this would be an excellent choice. I would like to have one of these "in the stable."mongial said:Another excellent choice for the conditions would be a KDX 200 or 220. Brand new they are just higher than the price range you listed, are bullet proof and have the low end bark woods riding demands. Good for begginners with more than enough for you to "grow" into (I would bet you would ride that thing for years). It would also be cheaper to maintain overall then the new high tech fourstrokes. Just a thought for ya (although the 250 4T's are excellent bikes).
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