How/where to get started in off-road riding in Auckland?

[Rupe]

so I'm looking at second hand CRF250X or new KLX300 at the moment...

Why don't you have a go on them before you make your mind up and part with any hard earned cash.

I'd also have a go on a kdx, 2-strokes are light, nimble, fast, and easy to work on. Mate of mine just learn't to ride on one with no pre-bike experience, and it caused him no problems

Also If you are thinking of changing bike in a years time you would lose less money on a 2nd hand crf250x. Honda's seem to hold their value well.

[chocobo_ff]

Why don't you have a go on them before you make your mind up and part with any hard earned cash.

Yeah well that's my plan for the next week or two, try as many bikes that interest me as possible and make a decision after that, just need to find the time to travel to the Kawasaki dealers though, none of them are that close to where I am Honda is nice and close though, same with KTM (probably not going to buy a KTM, but doesn't hurt to try right ).

[dammad1]

Yeah well that's my plan for the next week or two, try as many bikes that interest me as possible and make a decision after that, just need to find the time to travel to the Kawasaki dealers though, none of them are that close to where I am

There's one in east tamaki down allens rd,reasonably new.

[chocobo_ff]

There's one in east tamaki down allens rd,reasonably new.

East City Motorcycles? Been there, they don't have anything now, which is a pitty cos it's quite close. Nice shop though, Cory (the owner) gave quite a bit of advise on what's suitable etc.

[Simone Harrison]

It's an awesome sport, you'll love it. A good idea is to try before you buy. That may help you make your mind up on what model of bike to get, if you want to MX or trail riding. You can contact me on broxymx@gmail.com if you want to find out about any coaching or on mxbraces@gmail.com if you want to get any safety gear. Or catch up with me at anytime at Ardmore.
It's open every Wednesday, and every second Sunday. Check out their web for info. www.amamx.co.nz

[Ktmboy]

Not shy in coming forward are you Simone...he he

Welcome to the off road section where everybody knows nobody and we are all experts on diddly sqaut. Yes, be prepared to get dazzled with bullshit and baffled with briliance.

First dedicated chick on the off road section perhaps?

[Noomin]

Just wanted to tell you guys that this thread was really useful - and guided my decision. Caught up with a guy I knew years ago, and who has been in the Enduro scene a while, and he confirmed everything you guys have been discussing about the KDX200. Thanks for your comments.