Hi, I'm trying to cross the gap between somewhat new to intermediate in my riding experience and I need some advice on what my next step up should be.
For the past two years I've been riding a yamaha xt 225 four stroke through the fields/trails around my house. I'd just recently started riding through rougher trails and had decided to get a newer bike. This is mostly because the xt, being a dual sport, was not too sufficient in riding through rough trails.
So, my dad bought me a 04 ktm exc 200 2 stroke as my next step up. The problem is that this bike is a little too much and the style of riding is drastically different to what I'm used to.
My question is what type of bike would you recommend as a better next step. I want a bike that is more powerful than the xt but not a 2 stroke and must have electric start. I had a lot of trouble getting the KTM started. Any advice you can give would be much appreciated.
BTW I'm 5'8 130 pounds if that helps.
For the past two years I've been riding a yamaha xt 225 four stroke through the fields/trails around my house. I'd just recently started riding through rougher trails and had decided to get a newer bike. This is mostly because the xt, being a dual sport, was not too sufficient in riding through rough trails.
So, my dad bought me a 04 ktm exc 200 2 stroke as my next step up. The problem is that this bike is a little too much and the style of riding is drastically different to what I'm used to.
My question is what type of bike would you recommend as a better next step. I want a bike that is more powerful than the xt but not a 2 stroke and must have electric start. I had a lot of trouble getting the KTM started. Any advice you can give would be much appreciated.
BTW I'm 5'8 130 pounds if that helps.