Other Whats the "Square Nose" of dirt bikes?

icecoled007

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senor said:
DRZ400 suzuki. Just spent 2 days riding with just about every kind of bike out there.My old drz still runs with the best of them and only cost me 800 with a plate. I own plenty of others but for some reason i always end up on this one. These are abit heavy but with your size no problem and they have the Magic Button.Look to spend around 2g's though. Low cost to maintain and parts are plentyful. My advice is to stay away from the mx bikes. Try to stick with the Enduro theme.
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Thanks, I like the idea of dual sport also

Why the DRZ 400 vs the KLR 650? Seems like there is much more KLR's around for sale
 
motobehrens

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I'm not sure what kind of trails you will be riding, but I would recommend staying away from the heavy bikes. KLR, DRZ, and XR650 are all about 300lbs. For what you want to do, an older yamaha wr450f would be fine. IF you want to try a two stroke, a KTM 250 or 300, the off road versions, not the mx or sx versions. Kawasaki's KDX200 or 220 would also be a nice two stroke bike to start off with, and is still very capable as your skills increase. I'm not sure about Colorado, but you should be able to make the wr, ktm, or kdx street legal, for connecting trails.
 
N3vrSat1sfied

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motobehrens said:
KTM 250 or 300, the off road versions, not the mx or sx versions.
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KTM's off-road version is the EXC. I would say that any exc or Yamaha wr is what you should look for. However the KTM even and older one is like a round nose IMO. They pioneered many things in the industry (hydraulic clutch, cauliflower rotors, and much more). I would also agree to stay away from the heavier bikes unless primarily street or long desert rides.


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MADMAT

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FWIW I just got back in...rode a lot of bikes....I knew right away I would not be going back to a 2 stroke.

I went with a street plated 07 WR450....the 250 was a dog IMO....I am 6' and run between 185 and 195 depending on season...lol.
 
shawn_NJ

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N3vrSat1sfied said:
KTM's off-road version is the EXC. I would say that any exc or Yamaha wr is what you should look for. However the KTM even and older one is like a round nose IMO. They pioneered many things in the industry (hydraulic clutch, cauliflower rotors, and much more). I would also agree to stay away from the heavier bikes unless primarily street or long desert rides.


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If your comparing bikes to skis. I'd consider KTM's the equivalent of a light weight hull with all the sweet billet goodies...lol I have a 200EXC and it is just stupid fun.
 
icecoled007

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I have a friend that said he would give me a really good deal on a low hour WR450. It has the majic button, good tires, etc. Probably a bit over my $2k budget, but it might be worth it knowing the guy.

Thoughts?
 
icecoled007

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Not street titled, and from talking with several people.... sounds like it is a massive PITA in Colorado to get done (not just a matter of slapping on a few lights). Which is kind of a bummer, but it always has the option in the future.

I am a little worried it might be to torqy for a newb rider....
 
N3vrSat1sfied

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icecoled007 said:
Not street titled, and from talking with several people.... sounds like it is a massive PITA in Colorado to get done (not just a matter of slapping on a few lights). Which is kind of a bummer, but it always has the option in the future.

I am a little worried it might be to torqy for a newb rider....
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you can ride skis, you will be fine. Just a learning curve like anything else. You could always go down a few teeth on the rear sprocket to drop the low end a bit and give you more top end.
 
MADMAT

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It is not massive torque at all IMO....it feels like the slowest street bike I have ever had (because it is) and it feels great on trails! Street plating is a pain in Ohio also so I looked for one that was already done...
 
subhard

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R u guys serious? This is too easy. You're asking what's the sn of dirt bikes is right? Let's lay this out. SN = cheap reliable yamaha 2 stroke. Hmm. Wish there was a cheap reliable yamaha two stroke dirt bike for about $2k . Oh wait, there is! Yz125. Boom. Light, cheap, fast, full size frame great for full size riders. Low maintenance. A yz125 is the definition of a sn superjet on dirt.
 
superjet104

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subhard said:
R u guys serious? This is too easy. You're asking what's the sn of dirt bikes is right? Let's lay this out. SN = cheap reliable yamaha 2 stroke. Hmm. Wish there was a cheap reliable yamaha two stroke dirt bike for about $2k . Oh wait, there is! Yz125. Boom. Light, cheap, fast, full size frame great for full size riders. Low maintenance. A yz125 is the definition of a sn superjet on dirt.
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You beat me to it!

Riding a drz, wr, or anything like that would be like riding an SXR, it'll get you to your destination but that's about it.

A 2001-2006 125 or 250 2 stroke would be like a SN

A newer 2 stroke like a KTM 250sx would be equivalent to a aftermarket hull. And the new KTM and Husky 2 strokes blow any other 2 stroke away, they updated suspension and the powerband is so much smoother than a new YZ etc.

Anyone who says you should get a 4 stroke for racing is a liar.




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just joe

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Cheap reliable 2-stroke form of SN - YZ125. Agree. Loved mine. But it rides like an FX1 with a stock pump.

If you want a ride like the SN then I'd recommend a KTM 250 XCF(W). Stable, smooth, electric start, easy(er) to ride, track/trail ready stock.
 
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