New rider but what bike to get? Decisions descisions

[turbo9gt]

Hey guys and gals,

I am new to the forum and dirtbikes but looking to get into riding and need some advice on what bike to get. This seems like the place to be!. I am 31 yrs old and fairly big at 6'3 225lbs. Price range is about 1k-1300 bucks and looking for something fairly quick with low maintenance and very reliable. Im not looking to rebuild something just to make it run right right away. I wont be doing any mxing just trail riding and riding on dirt roads and paved roads to get on it once an a while. I would only be using it on weekeds really. I have seen some 125 and 250 2 strokes and some 4strokes but dont know where i should start. Any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks!

 

[Jaydubbs]

Well it seems like from your height and weight that a 125 might be just a little to small for you.. you should prob look at 250 4 stroke.. With that price range you will have to settle for something a little older, but you should be find.. check craigslist..

 

[Krossipoiss]

I'd suggest u to get an 250 2stroke.
125 will be too softy and 4strokers are a lot more expensive.
Btw.You will not get very reliable and good bike for 1-1.3k.

 

[2strokesrock]

you might be able to find an XR350 for that price..they are really reliable. there a little hard to start though :P

 

[kawraper]

Theres plenty of good deals out there for that price range. You can find decent 125 or 250 2 smokes in that range. In michigan you can get good bikes all day in that range.

 

[turbo9gt]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Keep em coming
I found a few on craiglist locally
91 drz 350 for 1499 obo 50 hours use since new.
2000 ttr 225 for 1500 obo
2001 ttr-225 - $1200
94 rm250 just rebuilt 999
1999 KTM 250 EXC (Dirt Bike) - $1500 jsut changed Piston & rings, crank bearings, both sprockets, chain, brake pads, tires in last 2 years
kx -250 excellent condition 1989 - $1500 obo
2000 Kawasaki KDX 200 - $1500 Fresh top end
New tires and brakes,Fresh fluids Renthal bars Bark busters Skid plate FMF pipe and silencer



what you think?

 

[rmc_olderthandirt]

I would not recommend a TTR-xxx for you. They are a great beginner bike but they are built on the short side, intended for smaller riders. With you 6'3" frame you will be sitting very awkward on the bike and your center of gravity will be too high.

For your price range a 250 two stroke would be your best bet. That KTM 250exc sounds like a great deal.

Rod

 

[J-man]

I am going to agree with the KTM 250exc, that sounds like a really good deal.