Looking to get my first dirt bike.

[Taz]

The mid 2000's RM125's were alot better powerwise than the hondas.

[Ocean1]

short lived????

Most people would consider them so, yes. Any competition machinery is, compared to equipment designed for recreation.

'Course, if you can make use of the better performance and you don't mind spending the time in the gargre then fill yer boots.

Again, I'd suggest a learner would learn better on something a tad more forgiving. But what the fuck would I know?

[bogan]

Most people would consider them so, yes. Any competition machinery is, compared to equipment designed for recreation.

'Course, if you can make use of the better performance and you don't mind spending the time in the gargre then fill yer boots.

Again, I'd suggest a learner would learn better on something a tad more forgiving. But what the fuck would I know?

depends how they are run, like the crf450 and crf450x, the later being trail and farm so has lights and an upgraded alternator, but as far as I know everything else is the same. Competition and cow cockies using the same bike, tis all in the usage granted the 2t 125s are a bit more competition, but usage will still make a big difference.

[Blagger]

Modern 250 trailbikes go like snot compared to old ones.
Two strokes are simpler machinery and easier to work on as there's less to go wrong
There's a lot of bikes at the 1000 dollar mark and they are nearly all crap
2000 should get you a decent machine
I own a 4 stroke and my next bike is gonna be a 2 stroke.

Besides, you already own a 4-stroke so don't you need a bit of variety?

[Azzman]

+1 for the KDX

For a beginner to intermediate trailbike they are perfect, you can chug around like a 4 stroke if you wish but plenty mid/top to get a grin on.
Piston will last 200 hrs, rings over 100, maintenance is the cheapest you will find on a dirt bike.
Do not touch that XR200...fuk it hasnt even got a disk up front and the power will leave you gasping for more after a few hours of riding...good for a farmer or someone who likes having to fang the fuk out of a bike to make it sort of perform.

KDX all the way...

[Latte]

Agreed, for the 2k budget a 125 or kdx200. Fanging about woodhill or a farm the 125's will last fine. Obviously if you were racing then wear rates would increase dramatically.

[sil3nt]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Have been doing a bit of research and the KDX seems to get everyones vote fore a good beginner trail bike.

Might even sell the road bike as i dont even ride it anymore. Only keeping it because the Mrs said she wants to learn to ride it. I reckon she would have more fun on a KDX than a GPX!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-341907965.htm

[gwynfryn]

Don't forget to factor in riding gear; helmet,goggles, boots ,armour, trou etc etc. Then car ,trailer, tie-downs, insurance. Then you start getting into the groove and realise your tyres are shit so new tyres and tools to change them and before you know it you every minute is consumed with dirt bikes and your missus isnt happpy and..... tread carefully young man!

[cheese]

That KDX would have you grinning from ear to ear for a long time mate. I'd go for that one if it were me.

[sil3nt]

Now im getting a bit carried away http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-321123583.htm

Little comparison here as well http://onlytrailbikes.com/2010/10/07...s-ktm-200-exc/

Might have to go have a look in the new year.

[Latte]

Stick with the KDX : D


exc's are neat bikes, but wether they are worth doubling your budget is another story.

[sil3nt]

exc's are neat bikes, but wether they are worth doubling your budget is another story.

But its orange!

[Rupe]

But its orange!

Not sure if thats a good thing

But having ridden both, the 200exc is a much better bike and great for a first bike. just make sure you get a well maintained one what ever you get.

[rachprice]

Mate if someone has posted in this thread and the bike they ride under their details isn't a current dirt bike I wouldn't even read what they have written, complete bullshit 90% of the time.

Like gaylord cock lover?? bahahaha

I haven't ridden much but as someone who can count the time she has ridden dirt bikes on one hand KDX was fun and easy to ride, 08 RM250 may be a little much for a first bike but amazing fun, and Im yet to ride my 125 but Im sure it will be awesome

oh oh and rmz400's are fucking fun

[Rupe]

Like gaylord cock lover?? bahahaha

I haven't ridden much but as someone who can count the time she has ridden dirt bikes on one hand KDX was fun and easy to ride, 08 RM250 may be a little much for a first bike but amazing fun, and Im yet to ride my 125 but Im sure it will be awesome

hahaha very good, who did that???

Nah those first few posts were bullshit though, rm's race bikes and need to much servicing, cr's don't last, 2strokes need more stuff replacing, get a xl250...wtf?

Sounds like he's looking at a much better bike now.