Trail riding what bike? Need help

[rocketman1]

I'm looking to get back into trail riding, 5 years ago I owned a XR250( a bit heavy), KDX200 ( also a bit heavy, both these bikes performed well but I am looking for something a bit easier to ride, lighter and forgiving.
I do not want to go fast, do jumps or that stuff, just trail riding , group days etc. and something my 18yr old daughter could handle.
I have looked at CRF230 & TTR230 Yamaha's. Both appear OK . I weigh 80Kg and are 5'10".
I'm looking to spend about $3K.
Appreciate any sensible suggestions

[Madness]

Maybe take a look at the Forza (Click Here) (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/140344-Forza-230f-here-in-NZ-Dirtbikes-for-the-common-person?highlight=forza)range?

[D3ALN]

I know of a ttr230 2007 that will be good for what you want. in your price range too

[TrentNz]

yeah try forza... P.S your daughter can trailride with me anyday :niceone:

[del-solider]

yeah try forza... P.S your daughter can trailride with me anyday :niceone:

Was that comment really called for?

[oldguy]

Was that comment really called for?

which part, the daughter???? or the bike????

[TrentNz]

Was that comment really called for?

This is KB.. what do you expect :tugger:

[Blagger]

I'd try a Forza too if I were you, I've got a KLX for my noob mates and the smaller (less than 95kg) ones find it too heavy - if you've been away from trailbikes for 5yrs then some of the Chinese bikes have really improved - check out the Forza thread in these forums - think they come with electric start too which is a major bonus when dealing with newbies who've stalled it on an awkward hill..

KTM's are nice too esp their 2Ts but you're getting into some coin there

Those 230's sound about right for what you're asking them to do - if I was buying for 3k or so I'd def go for an elec start too

Good luck

[SMOKEU]

Was that comment really called for?

Yes. :niceone:

[roadkillnz]

Good bikes, but quite heavy. Especially if they think a KDX200 is heavy.
I know of a ttr230 2007 that will be good for what you want. in your price range too