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***Pierced*** · September 27th, 10:00 PM

i am going to buy a dirt bike pretty soon and was wondering how to pick the right one for my size and experience i will be doing trail riding and i am 6,2 210lbs and i just rode a dirt bike for the first time last week any help will be appreiciated

**empire 4 life** · September 27th, 10:03 PM

i would say either a honda crf100 or crf150 but the crf100 would be the best for your experience level.

**ComradeMolyneux** · September 27th, 10:04 PM

how old and how rich are you?

I'm poor so I bought a 1998 cr250 cr = 2 stroke

and a bike is a bike is a bike, 2 stroke 4 stroke, they're all pretty much the same. The only thing that will limit you for a while will be your skill, but you'll get better.

Personally, if you're poor, buy a late 90's 2 stroke 250 and if you're rich, buy either the cr450f, yz450f or the wr450f if you want to ride trails in the night time.

**ComradeMolyneux** · September 27th, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by empire 4 life

i would say either a honda crf100 or crf150 but the crf100 would be the best for your experience level.

those are all too small.

he'd out grow it in a week.

***Pierced*** · September 27th, 10:07 PM

i'm 18 and i am going to get a loan to get a bike i am looking for a bike up to $3500

**ComradeMolyneux** · September 27th, 10:08 PM

you'd have to get a used bike for that much, you prolly get a really nice 250 for that much

**IMPULSEMAN101** · September 27th, 10:09 PM

Peferablly Ive allways been around Kawasaki Motocyles..

Kawasaki's Ussually have Better handiling thats why My dad and me have always favored..

For a Bigger Guy Like you, youll Be more happy On a Thumper AKA fourstroke..

Check the CRF450F...

www.Honda.com Is going to have more info

***Pierced*** · September 27th, 10:10 PM

which brand and model is most reliable?

**1337** · September 27th, 10:11 PM

WTF

Dude a 125 and a 250 are the same size pretty much. Just the 250's got a bigger motor.

I rode my friend's Yamaha YZ-125 and its pretty nice. He's also buying a XR-50 to mess around on.

**ComradeMolyneux** · September 27th, 10:11 PM

a bike is a bike. The only hassle with 2 strokes is mixing fuel and thats not even that bad.

And there isn't much difference between any of the manufacturers really imo

**1337** · September 27th, 10:12 PM

Honda is most reliable.

Yamaha has better turning.

Suzuki has better suspension.

***Pierced*** · September 27th, 10:13 PM

what about something like this

http://powersports.honda.com/motorcy...RF230F5&bhcp=1

**ComradeMolyneux** · September 27th, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1337PAINTBALLER

WTF

Dude a 125 and a 250 are the same size pretty much. Just the 250's got a bigger motor.

I rode my friend's Yamaha YZ-125 and its pretty nice. He's also buying a XR-50 to mess around on.

this guys 210 pounds :\

And people talk about hondas being reliable but they're all the same

**ComradeMolyneux** · September 27th, 10:15 PM

check out www.cycletrader.com fosho

**IMPULSEMAN101** · September 27th, 10:28 PM

also On thumpers a 450 I sbasicly a 250, remember this you cut the cc's In half

***Pierced*** · September 27th, 10:42 PM

what does "thumpers" mean?

Not Slipknot · September 27th, 10:42 PM

Get a 4 stroke. You'd be happier with one, especially with your experience.

labelskate102 · September 27th, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nissantunerdude

what does "thumpers" mean?

4 stroke.

**ComradeMolyneux** · September 27th, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by IMPULSEMAN101

also On thumpers a 450 I sbasicly a 250, remember this you cut the cc's In half

I know

but in all honesty, I would narrow this guys search to a used bike. Buying a new bike is nice, but they lose their values so fast....

and I think the best bikes for him would be a...
250 2 stroke
450 4 stoke (whats the honda equivielent to the wr? the xr?)

Not Slipknot · September 27th, 11:09 PM

He definately needs a thumper for trails and a new rider.