Hello guys... I have apparently had an account here for a very long time (2 years it looks like), and i've ask this question once, but a lot has changed and so have the bikes so here is my question (again lol)
I currently have the option of picking up a 2005 KTM 250EXC for $3250, a 2003 KTM 200 (not sure on the model) for $3000, or a 2005 Honda 250R for $3300.
Logic says that I should get a 125-200 because of my size... I weigh 140 pounds soaking wet so I am fairly light... But after looking at the weight differences of a KTM 200 and a KTM 250, there is only 6-7 pounds difference. I figured that the 250 is going to whoop my butt for a while, but I will eventually learn to ride it just fine.
I do have a little riding experience on a Honda 400R but only about 5 times and never only on reaaaaally wide trails... I will be riding this bike for TRAIL and TRAIL only, no moto/super cross for me.
What do you guys think? As of this very moment I feel the KTM 250 is what I would most like to have, but I don't want to get myself killed.. I've always loved motorcycles and I've never had a problem controlling the 400, but it is way to heavy for me and I know it would own me on trails.
Some physical attributes about myself... I played baseball my entire life, and for my small size I am fairly strong and I have a super desire to not loose... I hate loosing in anything... So if I do get this 250 I will be damned if I let it ride me :P
5'10 @ 140-145lbs
VERY athletic (run, workout daily!)
Mature (Drive a 400rwhp Trans-AM daily, no tickets/wrecks!)
Broken arm (hurts when stressed in the middle of my arm... for good reason lol) and had surgery on both knees... They do just fine and only get a little soar after playing basketball (for some reason?)
I know I sound pretty set minded but I am very open and will ride any bike as long as its not green or yellow :P.
Thanks Guys/Gals,
- Troy
I currently have the option of picking up a 2005 KTM 250EXC for $3250, a 2003 KTM 200 (not sure on the model) for $3000, or a 2005 Honda 250R for $3300.
Logic says that I should get a 125-200 because of my size... I weigh 140 pounds soaking wet so I am fairly light... But after looking at the weight differences of a KTM 200 and a KTM 250, there is only 6-7 pounds difference. I figured that the 250 is going to whoop my butt for a while, but I will eventually learn to ride it just fine.
I do have a little riding experience on a Honda 400R but only about 5 times and never only on reaaaaally wide trails... I will be riding this bike for TRAIL and TRAIL only, no moto/super cross for me.
What do you guys think? As of this very moment I feel the KTM 250 is what I would most like to have, but I don't want to get myself killed.. I've always loved motorcycles and I've never had a problem controlling the 400, but it is way to heavy for me and I know it would own me on trails.
Some physical attributes about myself... I played baseball my entire life, and for my small size I am fairly strong and I have a super desire to not loose... I hate loosing in anything... So if I do get this 250 I will be damned if I let it ride me :P
5'10 @ 140-145lbs
VERY athletic (run, workout daily!)
Mature (Drive a 400rwhp Trans-AM daily, no tickets/wrecks!)
Broken arm (hurts when stressed in the middle of my arm... for good reason lol) and had surgery on both knees... They do just fine and only get a little soar after playing basketball (for some reason?)
I know I sound pretty set minded but I am very open and will ride any bike as long as its not green or yellow :P.
Thanks Guys/Gals,
- Troy