i have to agree with RAHRAH, i think you should look at a KDX, but i think you should get the 200, not the 220, the 200 is supposed to have more top end while the 220 has more bottom end, look on the KDX forum here, you will find out everything you need to know about them. if you go the the dealership and talk to them about money, and are good at bargining, you ahould be able to get the 200 for $3700 out the door. i know this for a fact because i almost bought one, but i wanted a 4 stroke and ended up with a wr250f. the thing about the Kdx is that the front suspension is not the greatest, but if you look through the KDX forum you will find that for around $40 you could get a set of xr springs or i think from one of the sponsers page you can get stiffer springs, and that bike is a well proven bike that has limitless possibilities with upgrades. but whatever you decide, have fun!