If you haven't rode before or are farely new to riding I would just get a 250 4 stroke.... After you have learned how to control the bike then you can upgrade from there. What style of riding you do will dictate your bike choice and setup as well ei.... moto or woods riding...

QUOTE=ferf,Oct 17 2015 02:51am "Was wondering the differences between the main brands; honda, yamaha, sazuki, kawasaki, etc


and what is the difference between 2 stroke and 4 stroke, which is better, etc"


Entirely different engines.



If you're going to learn how to work on them yourself, go 2 stroke. Very simple. Sound awesome. Amazing power band.

Turn your speakers up to 11.

Only part of this that is really accurate is it needs mixed gas. Keep in mind a 2 stroke engine hasabout half the moving parts of a 4 stroke. You'd be surprised how quickly someone experienced can tear down and put back together a 2 stoke.

True..I'm biased. Good buddy of mine raced AMA (B class) for many years.

Only bad thing with a 2 stroke is the emissions. Some tree huggers don't like the stink.

This post was edited by said_aouita on Oct 17 2015 07:57pm

If you blow up a 4 stroke it's totaled.

A top end job on a 4 stroke costs about the same as rebuilding a 2 stroke 3 times.

A properly maintained 2 stroke is actually more likely to start every time. Less moving parts, simplicity wins.

4 strokes make great torque and more peak power than their 2 stroke counterparts.


4 stroke power suits my riding style better and that is what i ride but to say a 4 stroke is more reliable or cheaper to run is just false.

depends on terrain and riding style really

biggest difference is color.


other than that


This;

Get a 250 4 stroke...

You need alot of experience to ring the neck of a 2 stroke and that powerband will be scary without ANY experience.

A 250 4 stroke will be way more predictable for you, you'll have power anywhere in the throttle.

What are you even looking to do with a dirt bike? Race, jumps, trails, pit??

Most of the brands are fine, i prefer yamahas or hondas but i've riden em all.. Pros/cons to each.

Chainsaw vs Fart can.... Go whatever way you want.

This post was edited by lxxgatmanxxl on Oct 18 2015 05:24pm