Emo-Chicken
05-09-2008, 11:47 PM
Hey guys! Just signed up, I'm 16 (I know I'm one year to young to be posting, wont post anything else but this) and looking for a dual purpose bike! I have ridden motocross for 2 years and trail ridden for at least 8, but have little experience riding on the street. I have gone to many of the dealerships but they are all recommending different bikes. Each one is able to find something negative about the other! I'm looking for something to get me to work/school and back, be able to keep up in the dirt. I guess I should say I'm 5'9
Dealer 1
2007 Kawasaki KLX250S
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kawasaki_klx250s_2007.php
Fit perfectly on this bike, dealer 1 really wanted to sell it. Can't say I really like the service at this dealership though. Many of the other dealers said I would get bored of it within a month.
Dealer 2
2008 Yamaha WR250R
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_wr250r_2008.php
Had to be on my tippy toes, but I think I'm able to lower it. Dealership 1 said it was not as good as the Kawi, but this dealership said the yamaha was better? Didn't like the service of this place, but the bike seems to be the best.
Dealer 3
2008 TW200
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/10/0/specs.aspx
Was small for me, both other dealers said it was terrible in the dirt and was not powerful enough for the road. This dealership thought it was the best.
dealer 4
2007 KTM 450 EXC
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2006/KTM450EXC/
Only one foot could touch the ground. The salesman said KTMs in the showroom are big (15 inches of clearance) and before they leave the store are fitted to the rider? Is this true? He said I wouldn't get bored of this monster, and from many of the reviews it did great in the dirt. Surprisingly I found out it was lighter then the above. I'm thinking its to big power wise and size wise.
They really don't make a good 250 for the road, I was looking at a Ninja 250 also. I was told you wont get your hands on one until 2009! I've also looked at Honda's CBR 125, but again to small! Seems like they focus on brand new drivers or they force you to a 600 death trap.
Dealer 1
2007 Kawasaki KLX250S
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/kawasaki_klx250s_2007.php
Fit perfectly on this bike, dealer 1 really wanted to sell it. Can't say I really like the service at this dealership though. Many of the other dealers said I would get bored of it within a month.
Dealer 2
2008 Yamaha WR250R
http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_wr250r_2008.php
Had to be on my tippy toes, but I think I'm able to lower it. Dealership 1 said it was not as good as the Kawi, but this dealership said the yamaha was better? Didn't like the service of this place, but the bike seems to be the best.
Dealer 3
2008 TW200
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelspecs/10/0/specs.aspx
Was small for me, both other dealers said it was terrible in the dirt and was not powerful enough for the road. This dealership thought it was the best.
dealer 4
2007 KTM 450 EXC
http://www.amadirectlink.com/news/2006/KTM450EXC/
Only one foot could touch the ground. The salesman said KTMs in the showroom are big (15 inches of clearance) and before they leave the store are fitted to the rider? Is this true? He said I wouldn't get bored of this monster, and from many of the reviews it did great in the dirt. Surprisingly I found out it was lighter then the above. I'm thinking its to big power wise and size wise.
They really don't make a good 250 for the road, I was looking at a Ninja 250 also. I was told you wont get your hands on one until 2009! I've also looked at Honda's CBR 125, but again to small! Seems like they focus on brand new drivers or they force you to a 600 death trap.