Going to 4strokes.

[Krossipoiss]

Hi.
Yesterday i blow up my 87' kawi at nationwide while being in 10'th position,and thought that no more 2stokes for me,guz 4'rs are a lot faster than smokers for they're awesome low-end power..
So i have looked at:
Yamaha YZ250F 04'/05'
Suzuki RM250Z 05'
Yamaha YZ450f 04'/05'
Honda CR450F 05'

So maybe pros and cons for these bikes..

1) your physical size:
* 6'3 and 176lbs
2) How physical / aggressive are you:
* very aggressive.
3) what do you plan to ride:
* MX tracks all the time.
4) Do you have any riding experience:
* 1Summer on mx tracks,6years in woods.
5) Do you think you will race:
* Yes,for certain.
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work:
* All works by myself.
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)?
* 4Strokes nowadays ...
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry?
* Yes,but gonna buy used bike.
9) How much ($) do you plan to spend on a bike?
* About 3000$..
10) Do you live in California?
* No,Estonia (Eastern-Europe) ;)
11) Your age?
* 16
12) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
* -

 

[Chili]

I won't buy a used 4 stroke race bike but that being said of that list I'd avoid that 05 RMZ like the plague.

 

[Krossipoiss]

What about older yamu's ? 04' and 05' yz250f/yz450f?
What would be better for my size on rider? 250 or 450?

 

[Chili]

The Yamaha's have proven themselves to be the most reliable of the group in my opinion. You're right in the middle size wise and could go either way, I'd likely focus on which bike was in the best condition to help with my decision.