YZ250 or KX250

[SADude]

Hi

I currently ride a modified KDX200, but I am looking to step up to a 250 2 stroke. What should I get KX250 or YZ250, I have two friends one rides an 2004 YZ and the other a 2005 KX, both swear by there bikes. The KX is cheaper to buy her in South Africa for some reason, new KX is R47 000 and a new YZ is R57 000, divide this by 6.83 to get to dollars.

Which bike is the best, ali frame of the YZ, etc.

Thanks

Paul

 

[YZ165]

R57 000 = $8,300......Man, move to America and buy both! :aj:

 

[SADude]

Tell Me about it, it makes me sick when I see what everyone else pays for there bikes in the states, but South Africa is my home and besides the ridiculous prices we pay for stuff it is a cool place to stay, with loads of riding area and no restriction like red sticker and green sticker bikes. All you have to do is keep the shinny side up and ride like you stole it, not that it is stolen, it is just an expression here.

Any more input would be good thanks.

Paul

 

[biglou]

I haven't ridden or even read about the new KX, but there are a few threads about them in the cr/kx/yz/rm forum. I love my 05 YZ250. It's extremely light, and has great bottom end power. Very happy with it so far. :cool:

 

[captblue1]

and ride like you stole it, not that it is stolen, it is just an expression here.

we use it here too. i say get the cheaper one. you will be happy with both of them. why not get the cheaper one

 

[kx250kev]

Green man, green.

 

[bikepilot]

They are both great bikes, I'd get the cheeper one and spend the extra cash on gear, tires and fuel:)

 

[rickyd]

What are you planning on doing w/it?? My 01 KX250 is a great trail bike for me.. That YZ sounds Sweeeet though :)

 

[SADude]

I will use it for trail riding, mainly slower technical stuff, big hill climbs, etc.

 

[bike_rider250]

Tell Me about it, it makes me sick when I see what everyone else pays for there bikes in the states, but South Africa is my home and besides the ridiculous prices we pay for stuff it is a cool place to stay, with loads of riding area and no restriction like red sticker and green sticker bikes. All you have to do is keep the shinny side up and ride like you stole it, not that it is stolen, it is just an expression here.

Any more input would be good thanks.

Paul

yeah my next door neighbour is from South Africa and hes all into bikes and he couldnt believe the prices but he tolled me i should try to go riding there someday cuz its beautiful there

 

[Whatever...]

Pietermaritzburg

Pmb ay? Whereabouts? Im from table mountain area.
Im coming back in 6 weeks (from UK) and will be looking to get myself a bike. Word on the street is everyone riding 4 stroke - is that true? I would really love to get a kx250 but I the prices are too mad. What would I expect to pay for a 2nd hand one?

 

[metrickkruzer]

Yamaha YZ250T1. Always a great decision. Very reliable, and it has loads of torque! Enjoy!!!! :ride: