Hi, my name is Trevor and i'm 18 and just recently looked into getting a bike. I am 6'0 feet even and weigh 150lbs. I use to ride my friend's xr80 around a couple years back. it was a lot of fun and I have decided I want to get a bike and eventually make it street legal but want to ride trials too. I don't really know much about bikes so I need your help. I'm not sure if I should go for a xr or a cr. I want something that has some power also. i'm looking to buy used and around a range of 800-1300 dollars.
As far as i know you won't be able to register the two stroke CR for street use. With your budget a newer four stroke is out the window. Your best bet is going to be a bigger XR unless someone else can chime in with some better ideas. I don't know a whole lot on the street legal aspect of dirt bikes.
I agree with 01Honda, buy an XR. You are very limited in your price range. If you are not mechanically inclinded, you may consider an XR250. They are low maintenance and reliable. As I have said before, you can really get screwed in that price range...especially if you dont know what you are doing. Learn what to look for or take someone who does.