Home
Basic Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Living The Moto Life - Video
Bike Tests | Shoot-Outs - Video
Forums
What's new
Latest activity
Log-In
Join
What's new
Menu
Log-In
Join
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Close Menu
Forums
MX, SX & Off-Road Discussions
General Moto | Off-Topic Posts
Stock KTM or modified 250 MX'er for woods riding?
Reply to thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
[QUOTE="jruggery, post: 687253, member: 40972"] OK, in a nutshell, here's the dilemma. Current bike is a KDX 200 that I picked up after about 12 years out of the sport. I wanted something unintimidating and easy to re-learn on. Love the bike, but it's time for something new, and I'm ready to step up to something a little faster, lighter, better suspended, etc. I'm 32, 5-10, 170, very fit but not so much upper body strength because I'm a bicycle road racer. Ever see the stick arms on Lance Armstrong? You get the picture. I mostly ride trails in Western PA, a lot of tight technical stuff with rocks, roots and mud. I've done two harescrambles this year, racing Vet C. Because I've always ridden 125's and am on a 200 now, I was leaning towards (and being steered by friends towards) a KTM 200 EXC. The light weight really appeals to me because of the stick arm thing, and I don't want to be picking up a heavy bike after a crash 2-1/2 hours into a race. Probably looking at not much under retail for this bike ($5800-ish). However, I rode a friend's '03 YZ250 the other day, and it made my KDX feel like a toy. I'm starting to think a 250 might be a better idea, since there's more power to make up for C rider mistakes. For example, you don't have to attack hills like your life depends on it like on my 200. I know that I would have to spend a little coin on a 250 MX bike to make it easier to live with in the woods - flywheel weight, bigger tank, etc., but I could pick up a leftover '03 KX 250 from Motorcycle Brokers for $4100 delivered. I imagine that $1700 difference buys a lot of mods, and it's always nice to save a little $$$. So, I'm just looking for any opinions and/or suggestions from anyone that has experience with either of these bikes. Thanks! -Joe [/QUOTE]
Verification
Which ocean is California closest to?
Post reply
Forums
MX, SX & Off-Road Discussions
General Moto | Off-Topic Posts
Stock KTM or modified 250 MX'er for woods riding?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
Bottom