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I've been thinking and would like to try the new breed of fourstroke. I've narrowed it down to the YZF or the WR 426. WHat I would like to know is whether you guys think the WR or the YZF is better suited for my riding location and style. Heres the specs: I am 15 years old, almost 16. I am 5’ 8" tall and weigh 190 lb. I have sat on both and do feel like it fits me well. I currently ride a KX125 which is
Pro Circuit modified, and is fast for a 125. I have about 3 years of riding experience. I feel as though I am ready for a 250 but I don’t think that 2-Stroke power is the best choice (sans the KDX series) for my riding style and area. My riding style is this: I do not keep the bike on the pipe very well and favor stability and smooth power over an unstable bike and pipey powerbands. I can control the size of my KX without a problem so I am not worried about the size of the Yammies. My riding area consists of about 10% sand, 40% trails and 50% MX Tracks. I spend about 20% in sand, 30% riding the trails and 50% on the MX tracks. I do a lots of jumping so I need a bike which will handle it well. The sand at my riding area is pretty deep but does not require the use of a paddle tire. The trails are mostly hard pack with a bit of mud and the tracks are intermediate to soft terrain. As for mechanics and maintenance I am mechanically inclined and can do top ends on a 4 stroke along with most other things. So my question is this, do you think the YZF or the WR is the right bike for me? If there is anything you would like to know just ask. Thanks for the help,
Mike
Pro Circuit modified, and is fast for a 125. I have about 3 years of riding experience. I feel as though I am ready for a 250 but I don’t think that 2-Stroke power is the best choice (sans the KDX series) for my riding style and area. My riding style is this: I do not keep the bike on the pipe very well and favor stability and smooth power over an unstable bike and pipey powerbands. I can control the size of my KX without a problem so I am not worried about the size of the Yammies. My riding area consists of about 10% sand, 40% trails and 50% MX Tracks. I spend about 20% in sand, 30% riding the trails and 50% on the MX tracks. I do a lots of jumping so I need a bike which will handle it well. The sand at my riding area is pretty deep but does not require the use of a paddle tire. The trails are mostly hard pack with a bit of mud and the tracks are intermediate to soft terrain. As for mechanics and maintenance I am mechanically inclined and can do top ends on a 4 stroke along with most other things. So my question is this, do you think the YZF or the WR is the right bike for me? If there is anything you would like to know just ask. Thanks for the help,
Mike
