Thread: 250 Dirt Bike Options

My ktm525 is lighter than my wifes crf230.

Originally Posted by carlschmid2002

Have you looked at these.
SWM Motorcycles | RS 300 R

I have heard a lot of good things and great value for money.

Out of my price range. I do like the look of them.

A mate of mine owns a few different bikes, and his kids are around the same age / size as mine.
They include TTR230, a honda a WR Yamaha and a KTM 250 and a larger KTM. Will venture over there in a couple of weeks and spend a day riding around and get a feel of what we like.

Originally Posted by crash

Out of my price range. I do like the look of them.

A mate of mine owns a few different bikes, and his kids are around the same age / size as mine.
They include TTR230, a honda a WR Yamaha and a KTM 250 and a larger KTM. Will venture over there in a couple of weeks and spend a day riding around and get a feel of what we like.

I had a KTM 400EXC, best dirtbike I've ever owned, never should have sold it, I'd own a KTM 250 in a heartbeat.

I sold my TTR250 to a member here gusthedog he's enjoying it now, it was a great bike, so easy to ride.

Have decided to start looking at 125's. An 85 Big wheel is a perfect fit, but will be out grown quickly.
I just think a 250 2stroke will be a bit too much for us at this time.
Have been looking at YZ's, KTM, and Husky's.

A 250 2 stroke is pretty wild, but a 250 4 stroke you will find is about the same size as a 125 2 stroke.

Originally Posted by Vern

A 250 2 stroke is pretty wild, but a 250 4 stroke you will find is about the same size as a 125 2 stroke.

Use to ride a 250 2stroke so know exactly what you mean. Had to practically sit ontop of the fuel tank to try and keep the front wheel on the ground. When you took off down a gravel road the backend would sway back and forth faster than a dogs tail - you would keep the throttle pegged once in top gear the rear would eventually pull into line. You wanted to make sure you were hanging on when the power band kicked in.

Originally Posted by crash

Use to ride a 250 2stroke so know exactly what you mean. Had to practically sit ontop of the fuel tank to try and keep the front wheel on the ground. When you took off down a gravel road the backend would sway back and forth faster than a dogs tail - you would keep the throttle pegged once in top gear the rear would eventually pull into line. You wanted to make sure you were hanging on when the power band kicked in.

Sounds a bit like the old RM465 or PE400, those bikes had balls.

A Husqvarna 150XC followed me home today. Bonus is it has rec rego which was not evident with the online photos. If I get all my jobs done tomorrow I will have to take it for a spin.