which bike???

[rkracing]

I am hoping to start riding dirtbikes soon, I have rode quads for as long as I can remember, but the problem is I dont know which bike suits me well. A couple of months ago I rode a cr250 and I never felt comfortable with it, It felt very awkward since it was tall and it was a 2-stroke and I was used to riding my friend's xr 100 4 stroke. I cant decide if I should get a 2-stroke or 4-stroke and I am not sure what engine size I should get. I have searched everywhere but I cant seem to find the right bike for me. Can anyone help me?

[Ryno]

Gotta ask yourself what your going to do with it. Desert, track, etc. Then consider your height and weight if it's a 2 stroke. If you want a desert bike, go to the XR's, either the 400 or the 650. 650 is a big bike, but it's like riding a cadillac on two wheels.

[rkracing]

well, I mostly do desert riding and do some small dunes in a local riding area, I am 6' tall and 150 pounds but I dont want a very big bike. I was mostly looking for a light bike not too big or not too small but that I can still go fast over rough terrain on it.
Thanks a lot.

[Ryan_P]

CRF250

If thats your weight and your a beginner, I highly recommend it. My little brother started on the same bike, he's 14 and is about 5'10'' and around 140 lbs. and its perfect for him. I ride a CRF450 and I am 6'3'' and arund 185lbs. and it's perfect and throws me around at times lol

-Ryan

[Ryno]

Look at a WR250F, or the CRF 250X. Both are the smaller 4 stroke, but with all the offroad stuff on them. Slap on a desert tank, and you're done!

[Kritter]

XR400 with a few mods and you would be set...for a lot less then a crf250x...

[FullsizeFun]

XR400
Low maintenance, great for beginners and experienced smaller riders, lighter and more nimble that the 600 or 650. should be able to find a used one for a decent price. WAAAAY les maintenance than a CRF or YZF. Those are HIGH maintenance 4 strokes, the XR's will run forever.