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Sammikins
6th July 2010, 21:30
YO! long time no see. just want pro's and cons of each... have only tried the kxf (and loved it)... TIA :Punk:
Rupe
6th July 2010, 22:18
YO! long time no see. just want pro's and cons of each... have only tried the kxf (and loved it)... TIA :Punk:

Buy the best 06+ you can get for your money. don't worry about the colour, just make sure they have maintained it well.
socialites
7th July 2010, 08:42
I totaly agree with Rupe, when one is on a budget, the color does not matter. Once you have found something you like, let someone with some mechanical knowledge look over the bike.
clmintie
7th July 2010, 08:47
100% agree with Rupe and Socialites..... Good advice.... Have you sold the Suzi?
Sammikins
7th July 2010, 11:13
100% agree with Rupe and Socialites..... Good advice.... Have you sold the Suzi?

Not yet, moving house at the moment so had other priorities...
Reckless
7th July 2010, 12:35
yep agree the condition of the bike matter more than the brand if your buying second a hand four stroke!

Sammy - Get Barty to look it over and give it a compression and leak down test!!
L Rider
7th July 2010, 13:13
YO! long time no see. just want pro's and cons of each... have only tried the kxf (and loved it)... TIA :Punk:

Gotta watch those Honda's - apparently you turn gay
cheese
7th July 2010, 22:07
No no no thats Suzukis, they fuck you up the butt in raping you of all your money.....
oldguy
7th July 2010, 22:29
it comes down to which of the 2 you could live with, Green or Red, as the others have said it doesn't matter, most important part is if they are mechanically sound. Ive always liked the Honda, but i found that the Honda was always a little dearer than other Jap brands, so only got what a could afford, but haven't been disappointed
motor_mayhem
7th July 2010, 23:12
Sorry Cheese, Googlefight just confirmed Hondas have that crown -> 28-1

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=%22Hondas+are+gay%22&word2=%22Suzukis+are+gay%22
FlangMasterJ
8th July 2010, 15:58
Have you considered a 2006 KTM 250SXF?

I just sold mine to a friend and he loves it.
barty5
8th July 2010, 16:38
yes but 1st you must have the $$ to buy any bike
telliman
8th July 2010, 17:25
honda for longevity, kawa for performance, get a better honda for your $$$ in my opinion!
Sammikins
8th July 2010, 18:02
Okay but if money was no option? i want the lightest... is suzuki out?
barty5
8th July 2010, 20:03
best google different spec then on different years and compare
scott411
9th July 2010, 09:48
Okay but if money was no option? i want the lightest... is suzuki out?


as said above so on the condition of the bike for the money you have to spend, and with what back up is available from the dealers you like to deal with
Rupe
9th July 2010, 18:15
is suzuki out?

Nah, get a drz125 they're really really good!
morg_nz
9th July 2010, 21:02
buy a 2006 2 stroke 125. you can get an 06 kx125 for about 4 - 5k, and they have very good bottom end for a 2 stroke. it'll be the lightest by far, easiest to start if you get stuck and easiest to maintain
flyingcr250
9th July 2010, 21:06
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125849-2007-yzf250
noobi
9th July 2010, 21:07
buy a 2006 2 stroke 125. you can get an 06 kx125 for about 4 - 5k, and they have very good bottom end for a 2 stroke. it'll be the lightest by far, easiest to start if you get stuck and easiest to maintain

If you were looking into a 2stroke, get my 07 EC125 for 4.5k, new top and bottom end.
SpikedPunch
9th July 2010, 22:31
buy a 2006 2 stroke 125. you can get an 06 kx125 for about 4 - 5k, and they have very good bottom end for a 2 stroke. it'll be the lightest by far, easiest to start if you get stuck and easiest to maintain

She doesn't want a 2t. But a YZ125 would be a better choice...:p
Sammikins
15th July 2010, 13:42
She doesn't want a 2t. But a YZ125 would be a better choice...:p

LOL no two strokes!! I tried a bunch and didn't like any, except maybe noobs....
Sammikins
15th July 2010, 13:43
Nah, get a drz125 they're really really good!



swap ya... :shifty:
Expert
15th July 2010, 16:26
It depends a lot on what sort of riding you do most of.
Kxf and rmz are so easy to stall, as are all those small 4t, gotta be on the clutch keeping the motor spinning in the tight stuff, they're tiring to ride.
Whenever you go out riding there's always someone kick, kick, kicking their 4t.
Good for mx but hard work otherwise.
the enduro version of the crf looks usable with electric start too, don't underestimate how much you'll love that when you're tired!
post 07 yzf is the best 250 4t. Grunty and light, only 93 kgs i think.

I always was a 4t 450 rider but i recently bought a 2t yz250 for a change and it's a pleasant suprise. a breath of fresh air, not for the poor bastards following me with lungfull of beastly 2t stink though!

DISCLAIMER. All of the above is my personal opinion and should not be taken seriously by anyone.
Expert
16th July 2010, 14:50
This looks well looked after.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=303604606
Pierce
16th July 2010, 20:47
This looks well looked after.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=303604606

IMO if you want a honda get post 06 (with the twin exhaust), they seem to be heaps quicker with better power hit in the mid - top end of the rev range.

But yeah just look at all the bikes, you will find most modern bikes pretty similar.
Latte
16th July 2010, 21:50
It depends [snip].........

.........I recently bought a 2t yz250 for a change and it's a pleasant suprise. a breath of fresh air, not for the poor bastards following me with lungfull of beastly 2t stink though!



No way! :D It's what performance smells like :yes:

I swapped bikes with my mate for a few days, and could smell the TTS down the motorway, he just happened to be about 8-9 cars ahead of me and I didn't realise ......... made my day that did.