What's a 2006 RMZ-250 like? [Archive]

-df-

7th September 2010, 15:23

Rupe

7th September 2010, 18:15

Looking at getting a 2006 RMZ, just wondering if there are any problems I need to look out for when testing one out?

Decided to get back into dirt riding after stopping a couple of years ago...just need to sell the R1 and its dirt bike time again!

If you want to get a 250f get a kxf/crf/yzf 06+, or rmz 07+
They are much better bikes from here on in, just make sure they've been maintained properly.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=315905527

oldguy

7th September 2010, 19:45

they are so good, that some bastard stole my one.

krad_nz

7th September 2010, 23:27

Might reconsider the Suzuki?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125739-Broken-2008-RMZ250

Looks like they have a potential fault. Not sure which year(s) it effects though.

FlangMasterJ

8th September 2010, 08:26

-df-

8th September 2010, 08:49

If you want to get a 250f get a kxf/crf/yzf 06+, or rmz 07+
They are much better bikes from here on in, just make sure they've been maintained properly.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=315905527

Would love a KXF (my fav), but looking in the $3k range...and they all seem to be over the $4k

Might reconsider the Suzuki?
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125739-Broken-2008-RMZ250

Looks like they have a potential fault. Not sure which year(s) it effects though.

Maybe thats why the RMZ's are cheaper on TM!!

Hmmm...will keep looking

scott411

8th September 2010, 09:22

Would love a KXF (my fav), but looking in the $3k range...and they all seem to be over the $4k

Maybe thats why the RMZ's are cheaper on TM!!

Hmmm...will keep looking

the 07 RMZ is tottally different form the 06

the 06 was the last of them made by kawasaki, which is basically of the same as the 05 KX250F and RMZ250,

they are good bikes, they were speicaled at a pretty good price and plenty were sold, parts are easy and plentyfull to get and since both kawaski and suzuki parts do them they are compritive price, they are good bikes and you can pick them up for a good price

-df-

8th September 2010, 09:33

the 07 RMZ is tottally different form the 06

the 06 was the last of them made by kawasaki, which is basically of the same as the 05 KX250F and RMZ250,

they are good bikes, they were speicaled at a pretty good price and plenty were sold, parts are easy and plentyfull to get and since both kawaski and suzuki parts do them they are compritive price, they are good bikes and you can pick them up for a good price

So the KXF would have the same problem as the RMZ regarding that case cracking as posted above?

scott411

8th September 2010, 09:39

So the KXF would have the same problem as the RMZ regarding that case cracking as posted above?

no, it was not an issue with teh 04-06 models,

-df-

8th September 2010, 09:42

no, it was not an issue with teh 04-06 models,

ahh, true. Awesome, cheers for your help.

Jay GTI

8th September 2010, 14:36

My riding mate had an 05 kx-f, so essentially the rmz's twin sister. Widely regarded by those in the know as the worst 250f mx bike ever built... but his was abused for 3 years, serviced once (oil changes occassionally), chucked at the scenery lots and never developed any serious problems.

I rode it plenty of times and I can't say I was ever disappointed with with the handling, braking or power but I'm an average rider at best, so fecked if I could really tell between an 06 or an 07 rmz. Didn't pop wheelies like my RM, but didn't regularly try and kill my like my RM either.

oldguy

8th September 2010, 15:07

So the KXF would have the same problem as the RMZ regarding that case cracking as posted above?

That would have been a one off incident, wouldn't read to much in to that.
If your a wannabe weekend warrior like me, they are a dam good bike. and will serve you
well.

Most important thing, and that goes with all bikes, is keeping up with the maintance.

-df-

8th September 2010, 15:37

That would have been a one off incident, wouldn't read to much in to that.
If your a wannabe weekend warrior like me, they are a dam good bike. and will serve you
well.

Most important thing, and that goes with all bikes, is keeping up with the maintance.

Yep, just a weekend warrior eh.

Had a CR250 before, loved the power of it (I'm a big guy so need a bit just to get me going), but didn't like the on/off power delivery...always thought I would have been able to ride my old KDX220 way faster around woodhill then the CR just because I knew where/when the power was. Hence I'm going for the 250f this time.

Ok...think I will go with the RMZ250, looks like I can pick up one cheaper then some of the other brands, and sound like they will do the job for me.

Boosted

8th September 2010, 16:38

i know of a very well maintained 06 ktm sxf250 for sale for 4g.... let me know if interested

B0000M

8th September 2010, 16:39

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dirt-bikes/auction-316129982.htm

dont know of its of any interest to you, but i know both owners from 100 hours on, and i can tell you its had a bloody easy life since then!! lol

bogan

8th September 2010, 17:06

What's a 2006 RMZ-250 like?

hmmm, long rides on the beach just before sunset, then a nice spongebath to top it off. I hear most of em enjoy getting down and dirty too :shifty:

Rupe

8th September 2010, 18:38

Would love a KXF (my fav), but looking in the $3k range...and they all seem to be over the $4k

Maybe thats why the RMZ's are cheaper on TM!!

Hmmm...will keep looking

There is nothing wrong with the older ones, just the newer ones are better. It's always best to spend as much as you can at the time, and get the newest bike you can. They put a lot of R&D into making bikes competative so take advantage of it. Why don't you put an extra $500 in and see if you can get a newer bike at a deal, it will be worth it. I'm open to offers on mine as I guess a few others would be too.

Rupe

8th September 2010, 18:38

Woah woah what about the '06 SXF?

They are lemons

-df-

8th September 2010, 22:07

There is nothing wrong with the older ones, just the newer ones are better. It's always best to spend as much as you can at the time, and get the newest bike you can. They put a lot of R&D into making bikes competative so take advantage of it. Why don't you put an extra $500 in and see if you can get a newer bike at a deal, it will be worth it. I'm open to offers on mine as I guess a few others would be too.

Is that yours in the TM link? It looks pretty sweet.

Do you want to PM me your bottom dollar? I can then have a chat to the misses and see what happens.

FlangMasterJ

9th September 2010, 08:54

They are lemons

You know that's a lie.

The 2006 KTM was bulletproof.

I was steered clear of the KXF by a Kwaka dealer.

Rupe

9th September 2010, 17:56

You know that's a lie.

The 2006 KTM was bulletproof.

I was steered clear of the KXF by a Kwaka dealer.

I think we've discussed this before. I was steered clear by a couple of ktm dealers I spoke to, apparently the bottom end needs doing a lot more frequently than the jappas. And they are not ment to be bulletproof, but i haven't owned one so only going on what I was told.