Can't decide. 2T or 4T for general trail type riding.

[Tony.OK]

Seeing as I survived my maiden outing on the XR400 I'm looking at something a bit more modern and easier to start when I'm knackered.

2007 300 EXC

or

2006 400 EXC

Both are about the same price (6k ish), and looked well cared for. The 400 rates as great easy power similar but better in every way than the XR400, the 300 also rates highly and has the advantage of being able to be tuned (easily) when the need/skill level dictate.

Seems the 400 has good reliability and good longevity if serviced well. Over 200hrs for top end?
The 300 is good too, easy maintenance, from what I can gather around 100hrs for piston if cared for.

Love the thought of a light 2T but don't want to be overwhelmed by the power. Do they start without probs after falling off or laying down? Thats the bonus on the 400 (magic button).

Main trouble will be prob buying unseen as both are up nth.

Thoughts? Views, opinions welcome

ps....am pretty handy with spanners so not scared of doing work, just don't want to need to do it often haha.

[t595]

Both of them are to expensive for old bikes. You can get the newer shape 08 onwards for about the same price if you look around. Then the 300 will be electric start also
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-450859181.htm

[green machine]

Both of them are to expensive for old bikes. You can get the newer shape 08 onwards for about the same price if you look around. Then the 300 will be electric start also
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-450859181.htm

Have to agree,don't rush in,there are alot of good bike bargains out there,it's a buyers market.....as for the 4t or 2t decision,you should try and have a ride on both,opinions on here are as militant and they are varied,all the 4t riders(like me)will sing the praises of our bikes.....then the militant hard core 2t riders will wade in saying,2t's are where it's at, 4t's are crap,expensive,less fun,real men ride 2 strokes,if they raced them in the AMA and Supercross again they'd clean up,etc,etc.............hahaha,just kidding 2t riders

[flyingcr250]

Have to agree,don't rush in,there are alot of good bike bargains out there,it's a buyers market.....as for the 4t or 2t decision,you should try and have a ride on both,opinions on here are as militant and they are varied,all the 4t riders(like me)will sing the praises of our bikes.....then the militant hard core 2t riders will wade in saying,2t's are where it's at, 4t's are crap,expensive,less fun,real men ride 2 strokes,if they raced them in the AMA and Supercross again they'd clean up,etc,etc.............hahaha,just kidding 2t riders

Sounds about right, i just waiting for a certain someone to wade in and bang on about how he can pull wheelies in 10th gear while doing 300ks on his 500

[IIIRII]

The 300 2t will go everywhere the 400 4t will, without even getting it on the pipe ...
And its heaps lighter

[Tony.OK]

Both of them are to expensive for old bikes. You can get the newer shape 08 onwards for about the same price if you look around. Then the 300 will be electric start also
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-450859181.htm

Yep seen the newer ones for around the 7k mark, whats better, a really tidy 06 or a worn looking 09? My budget is just over 5k so those newer ones are a little out of reach. Haven't heard a good word at all re the electric start on the 300's either, seems to be the only serious flaw I can find.

The 300 2t will go everywhere the 400 4t will, without even getting it on the pipe ...
And its heaps lighter

Thanks, how does it go about it though? Happy to chug all day if the mood suits? Have only ridden an RM125 many years back so that is my only comparison with a 2t.

[Jinxycat]

Sweet, a 2t 4t thread

[barty5]

Sweet, a 2t 4t thread

im waiting for the good old you cant beat a 200exc line lol

[flyingcr250]

im waiting for the good old you cant beat a 200exc line lol

Or "the kdx200 was the best bike ever made"

[Pornstar]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-442765079.htm
Similar to what i got, and i ruv mine.

[Crabby]

Sounds about right, i just waiting for a certain someone to wade in and bang on about how he can pull wheelies in 10th gear while doing 300ks on his 500

bahahahahahahahahahaaa!

[Jay GTI]

I've decided I'm going to end this argument once and for all, I'm going to invent the 3 stroke...

[cheese]

I've decided I'm going to end this argument once and for all, I'm going to invent the 3 stroke...

Or put a rotor in it.

bap bap bap bap....

How big are you? a 300 is an animal. If you're a trail type person I think that you might be happier sticking to your 4 stroke.

[Tony.OK]

Or put a rotor in it.

bap bap bap bap....

How big are you? a 300 is an animal. If you're a trail type person I think that you might be happier sticking to your 4 stroke.

80ish kg, 5' 10".
Thats the sort of info I'm after, reading reviews they all say the 300 is linear and ridable, but reviews are normally done by very competent riders?

[takitimu]

80ish kg, 5' 10".
Thats the sort of info I'm after, reading reviews they all say the 300 is linear and ridable, but reviews are normally done by very competent riders?

They decline to mention how unreliable the 300 electric start is, if you do go that route be real careful about that component.

I'd go 400 if I was you, a nice bike & just perfect if you do any adventure rides.