what bike for me please help

What did you think of the YZ 125 you rode? Was it too fast, scary and powerful, or did you feel like you were in control on it. A 250 2 stroke isn't that hard to ride when you're careful, but it is a lot more to handle in tough situations and can get you into trouble a lot faster. Since you don't have a lot of riding skills yet, less power would probbably be easier to control. Unfortuantely, it comes at the cost of a less beginner friendly powerband, as 125's don't pull as strongly off the bottom end as do 250's. Whatever you get, you're going to have to be careful until you gain some skills and confidence riding it, as they can both hurt you if you're not careful.

I bought a 03 cr125 as my first bike, from a kid that had it setup for racing. The only bikes that i ever rode before that were a xr100, crf150, and a cr125 for like a couple hours. There no big deal to get used to. after a few hours of riding you will have it down no problem, the powerband was not at all a big deal for me to get used to. I have since ridden a relatives cr250 and it is not that much different to get used too. Sure it has more of a "kick", but nothing you cant get used to. So I think you would be happy with either one. And about brand choice i whould deffinitly go with the Honda :aj:

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Hi, I hear your confussion. I have been riding for about two years, i started on a quad, but didn't ride very much, basically got the hang of changing gears, etc. I then bought a KDX200, when I first got it I really battled, as I wasn't used to 2-stroke power and I had never really ridden a 2 wheeler, well 3 months down the line and maybe 8 rides under the belt and bordom struk. I then spend huge money trying to get more power out of it and eventually after a year of riding it I finally got to the point, where there was know other way than getting a 250 2-stroke (kx250 2006 rules), best move I made and it is easier to ride than the KDX dispite having more power.

did I make a mistake getting the KDX, I don't know, I think if I did it again I would have just gone for the 250 2-stroke.

I weigh about 90kg's at 5'10" so I am a similar size/weight as you. remember it only goes as fast as you twist the throttle. But if I were you I would probally go for a KDX200, because you have had even less experience than I had when I started.

here some help about 125s. http://dirtrider.com/tests/motocross/141_0412_125_shoot/ this will help you pick the 125.
i would get a 250 4 stroke they are a little faster than a 125 and are a little easer to ride then a 250 2 stroke. (dont know if you like 4 strokes at all) i would get the crf250r its a raceing 4 stroke.

http://dirtrider.com/tests/motocross/141_0501_250f_shoot/ this will help you pick the 4 stroke 250.


http://dirtrider.com/tests/motocross/141_0503_250_shoot/ this will help you pick the 2 stroke 250.

its up to you what you like and dont like(i like raceing 4 strokes my self :fft: ) but you may not so get whats best for you!

One thing that I have not seen discussed thus far is your budget. That is ( usually ) the biggest factor as many of us do not have unlimited resources. Be sure to consider your bike purchase budget, maintenance budget, and all of you extras like boots, helmet, and so on... :cool:

Hi Brian

You could probably pick up a good second hand one for between R25 000 and R30 000, I sold mine one year old kdx200 for R32000 last year. It had about R10 000 worth of extra's on it. A new one will set you back about R37 000. There are a couple things you should do if you are going to get a new one, O-Ring Chain (R450), Exhaust Guard (R250), Skid Plate (R450) and Bark Busters (R500). These are aproximate prices, you could also get the complete Hyde Exhaust Guad and Skid Plate for about R900.

If you are battling to get a KDX in Cape Town, Phone Russell Campbell Racing http://www.russellcampbellracing.co.za/

Good Luck

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