Yamaha TT-R230 or Honda CRF 230

K

KJCXC

Member

Apr 23, 2007

3

0

• Apr 23, 2007

• #1

I am about to get a new trail bike and its going to be one of these two for a few reasons. Reason #1 they are perfect for the kind of riding I will be doing, #2 they are affordable, #3 I have not been riding long and I dont want something with crazy power that i am going to kill myself on....

So once again here are the two choices Yamaha TT-R230 or Honda CRF 230....

 

M

Mickmoto

Member

Mar 29, 2007

16

0

• Apr 25, 2007

• #2

my buddy owns the Honda. I have some time on it. Its a very gentle bike. Low to the ground and easy to drive, a great bike to teach my wife how to ride. I would say if this is the size your lookn for, either one is a good choice.

 

D

D!rtbag

Member

Apr 30, 2007

60

0

• May 12, 2007

• #3

Ttr230

WEll my friend, i never rode before in my life. i just got a TTR230 today brand new.Havnt got a chance to ride it yet do to a battery problem. (electric start :bang: ) but i will be riding tomarow. i will tell u my verdict on the bike tomarrow.

 

kmccune

2-Strokes forever

LIFETIME SPONSOR

Jul 3, 1999

2,726

1

• May 13, 2007

• #4

Those two are pretty close, sit on them at the dealer. See what kind of a deal you can get. Find out if there is any thing about the dealers that stands out, good or bad. The Honda has a a 6 mo warranty and the Yamaha has 3 mo one. It may come down to what color you like ;)

 

D

D!rtbag

Member

Apr 30, 2007

60

0

• May 13, 2007

• #5

Bad bike.

Sorry cant tell u yet. my battery is still Fuzzed up.My bike was sittting there at the dealer for a year so thats probably why its not firing right and such. im gunna let the dealer take a look at it tomarrow.They are a good authorized dealer,its just my bike i guess.Dont let this distract you. Like these guys told u already, its probably all in what color u like.Whats important is that it fits you, and u like it. :cool:

 

2

2 strokes for life

Member

Jan 3, 2007

1,860

0

• May 13, 2007

• #6

I would say pick a colour. The XR based air cooled honda is bullet proof along with the old XT based motor.

 

kawicam250

I bleed green!

Member

Aug 7, 2006

1,162

0

• May 14, 2007

• #7

they are both very close, but the Honda is said to have a little more of an edge on suspensioon, but thats about it except for the color and price tag, id go for the cheaper of the two.

 

D

D!rtbag

Member

Apr 30, 2007

60

0

• May 14, 2007

• #8

bike tomarrow

Well, its may 15th as it turns out, there was just dirt in the carb. :rotfl: i will definatley tell u tomarrow if i stay home from school tomarrow to ride it.I,ll kee u posted man.

 

L

LBRaptor

Member

Sep 25, 2006

69

0

• May 14, 2007

• #9

definately go for the better deal that you can get. the bikes are going to be the same. If you are a yamaha guy go yamaha or if honda go honda. it really doesnt matter. if you will be happy with that kind of bike either will suit you just fine.

 

C

Clamps

Member

Apr 3, 2007

19

0

• May 14, 2007

• #10

I just got the 07 TTR 230 and I love it.

 

D

D!rtbag

Member

Apr 30, 2007

60

0

• May 15, 2007

• #11

Finally Rode My Bike!

I finally got to ride my bike as a total newbie. I love this bike! absoultutley love it.U get used to the bike after time.I really like the suspension on it. :ride: its so comfy. :)

 

K

kevinyzf33

Member

May 26, 2007

1

0

• May 26, 2007

• #12

I believe the ttr is electric start, not sure of the honda... but i do know. that kicking sucks.... :nod:

 

L

LBRaptor

Member

Sep 25, 2006

69

0

• May 26, 2007

• #13

kick while your young. but once your back and knees are done go for teh starter

 

3

3rd infantry 101

Member

Jun 5, 2008

5

0

• Jun 5, 2008

• #14

I am thinking about getting a ttr230 for 2 reasons. 1) they are cheap and 2) they have just the right amount ofpower and speed that i need what do u guys think?