250 2 Smokers... Which flavor?

[kezzafish]

i don't like any 2 smoke MXers but the hondas definately feel and look the most solid out of the japas... i won't go into the likes of the great euros cos they're just in a different class mummble mummble KTM mummble

[FlangMasterJ]

Here's a well priced 2004 KTM 250EXC which looks to be in mint condish.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-194408435.htm

[LittleJohn]

Unless you a full on racing the difference in the power and weight of each bikes isn't a big one. They are all very similar in what they can do, just comes down to personel preference. When our family is getting bikes we actually look at the local dealers and what they are like. We have a really good Kawasaki delaership and mechanics around the corner who out do any of the service departments from the other makes so they get a big thumbs up, whereas the dealings we have had with some of the others have put us straight of there brand.

[tonyg26]

honda or yamaha cant go wrong, but if buying brand new you get alot of bike for your buck if you get a suzuki, but you wouldnt catch me on a lemon!

[Coyote]

To be honest bro, they all do the same job.. You'd be sweet going for any of the brands.

Agreed. Just play the field and wait for a good deal. Only seasoned vets are really going to appreciate the differences between most models.

[crazyxr250rider]

Im A BIG fan of YZ125-250s and KTM 125-250sx one of the most modern 2 stroke Mx bikes out (note: I said MX bike so dont bring up gas gas or any of the other un obtainable brands Maico,ATK and so on)
Apart from TM's of course but who here is guna pay over $13G for a 250,
when you can go to your local kawi dealer and get a new KX250R for $8995??

[Pierce]

yeah 6k seems a bit too much for an 05... im not sure how much i have to spend just yet... i have to sell my bike. had offers of 5g, so im thinkin 5-5.5.

this one seems cheap. maybe too cheap.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=189909637

Personally i'd steer clear of the green bikes due to mates bad experience. Two had brand new bikes 07's, both of which had major problems with less than 25hrs on them. Fork seals dripping oil out of them (not just leaking but dripping like a tap). Brake fail (one of the guys actually had a major crash due to this breaking his wrist and dislocating his shoulder. I'm sure all new bikes have issues but from that i'd steer clear personally.

I have riden Yamahas which I would rate due to their reliability but don't seem to have the same type of power as the others (any 250 2T will have more than enough power tho)

Good value for money with a Suzuki but they still have the steel frame and look pretty vintage. I almost bought a brand new one but couldn't stray for the might red bikes.

Honda are well designed and engineered machines and you won't see me buying anything else for a long time if ever (maybe Yamaha or Ktm once they bring out injection for 2Ts).
And I think $6k for a mint 05 is a good price with all the goodies on it.

There has got to be a reason why you pay more for a honda or KTM... you get what you pay for!

[flyingcr250]

There has got to be a reason why you pay more for a honda or KTM... you get what you pay for!

i agree the hondas are by far the best bike out of the japas. ive recently moved to a KTM and i cant wait to see how it goes.

[Atomic]

Anyone ridden a KTM 150sx? Interested to know what the power is like? I like the fact that they are as light as a 125 but if the power is bugger all better than the 125 I wouldnt bother.

[honda_power]

Here's a well priced 2004 KTM 250EXC which looks to be in mint condish.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-194408435.htm

nar looking for a mxer. looks like ill just havta sell my bike and buy whatevers cheap at the time. anyone wanna buy an 06 crf250? haha

[kezzafish]

Anyone ridden a KTM 150sx? Interested to know what the power is like? I like the fact that they are as light as a 125 but if the power is bugger all better than the 125 I wouldnt bother.

yeah, that'd be interesting, i read somewhere that one of the junior motorcross classes were being changed from a max cc of 125 up to 150 but the only 150s i have heard of are the ktms so what'll the competition be?

[B0000M]

yeah, that'd be interesting, i read somewhere that one of the junior motorcross classes were being changed from a max cc of 125 up to 150 but the only 150s i have heard of are the ktms so what'll the competition be?

125s until the others make a 150 i gues

[FlangMasterJ]

yeah, that'd be interesting, i read somewhere that one of the junior motorcross classes were being changed from a max cc of 125 up to 150 but the only 150s i have heard of are the ktms so what'll the competition be?

I think Yamaha have brought out a 144 kit.

I'm surprised Husky haven't developed a 150 2T.

[Paulus]

Easy choice. Only Yamaha and KTM are still making the 2 strokes (of the major players anyhow). Why support a manufacturer that has dropped them? Blue for MX, orange for trail/enduro.

[DocT]

Definitely go for the Yamaha. YZ250 is the choice of champions. Hondas have the bling frame but the engine is not as well suited to trails as the yz. Do some reading up on the net (thumpertalk etc) and you will see over and over again...the word is the yz tops them all. Why buy a newer bike from a manufacturer that doesnt make 2T's any more? A honda would be my second choice..but that would change to a KTM if they put a linkage in the rear.