My buddy wants to get a new (but used) trail bike. He wants it to be green stickered (a CA issue), thus 2-strokes are out of the question.
He's leaning towards an XR 400, but he's also considering a KLX 300. What are the relative pros and cons of each bike. How do they compare as to power, handling, ability to jump (I know both will be limited there), durability/maintenance, ease of starting, hop-up potential, price, etc.
My buddy is pretty short (I guess about 5'7" - 5'10") and probably weighs about 170 LBS. (+/- 15 LBS.) for what it's worth.
Thanks for any thoughts.
I he buys a used bike (of either model) are there any must-have modifications that he should look for or any problem areas to look into.
He's leaning towards an XR 400, but he's also considering a KLX 300. What are the relative pros and cons of each bike. How do they compare as to power, handling, ability to jump (I know both will be limited there), durability/maintenance, ease of starting, hop-up potential, price, etc.
My buddy is pretty short (I guess about 5'7" - 5'10") and probably weighs about 170 LBS. (+/- 15 LBS.) for what it's worth.
Thanks for any thoughts.
I he buys a used bike (of either model) are there any must-have modifications that he should look for or any problem areas to look into.