how much to spend on a bike?

[ice_88]

i was wondering if its wise to spend above 3,000 on a new bike? if you havent ridden befor?

also i wanted a 2 stroke but im getting a 4 because apparently there easer to handle (less aggressive)
but i was thinking, if you learn on a harder bike and get used to the power, wouldent you be a better rider in the end? or would learning on a 4 then stepping up too a 2 after? (or never buying a 2 :think: )

what do you think?



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[va_yzrider]

I think your in the wrong forum. However, I think spending $3000 on a first bike is fine as long as you know you are going to spend some time riding and won't just give it up after a couple of months. A 4 stroke is going to cost you considerably more money than a comperable 2 stroke. True, there is more low end grunt (translated to smoother roll-on power), but riding a 125 2 stroke isn't very hard. If you want a 2 stroke, don't let someone else talk you out of it. Buy what you want, not what someone else wants you to buy.

 

[ice_88]

i wish itwhere that simpler, im 14 so its my parent talking me out of a 2 stroke saying its much better for me to have a 4 :bang:

as i aid i realy wanted a 2 but right now all im consernd about is getting a bike ;)



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[va_yzrider]

Well, any bike is better than no bike at all. Tell them that the 4 stroke is going to cost more up front and will cost a little more in the long run for maintenance. If they are dead set on the 4 stroke, then get the 4 stroke. They are both great bikes in their own way. When I was about your age, the only bike I could get was a free KD100M (1972 I think) that I got from a neighbor. That bike was the biggest POS ever, but I really enjoyed having a bike (when I was able to ride it).

 

[ice_88]

ok thanks for the replys


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[Milhaus]

what r u planning to do? race? trails?
More info will get you more reply's.
For trails, it really doesnt matter, but I'd probably get the 4. For racing, the 2.

 

[mxmatthew]

yea, tell them about the maintenence thing. And also should something go wrong in the engine you'll usually have to replace a lot more stuff in a 4 stroke which will, no matter what, translate to more $.