Economical green laning
Discussion
Biker's Nemesis said:
I would go for a KTM 200 or Husky 250 2 stroke, they are easy to work on, parts are cheap and they are quite light so you don't get tiered picking them up when you fall off all the time.
Neither of these two bikes are cheap for parts and unfortunately both will require regular parts and repairs to keep them in fine fettle. Both of them are great bikes, but I'm not so sure they are the best choice for a beginner.If you want to do it cheap an XR400 or a DRZ are both dependable. They maybe a little dull, but that's why they last. If you are looking at the bottom end of the market it's going to be luck as to what you can find and what condition. Just make sure you don't buy some teenagers field bike.
xstian said:
Neither of these two bikes are cheap for parts and unfortunately both will require regular parts and repairs to keep them in fine fettle. Both of them are great bikes, but I'm not so sure they are the best choice for a beginner.
If you want to do it cheap an XR400 or a DRZ are both dependable. They maybe a little dull, but that's why they last. If you are looking at the bottom end of the market it's going to be luck as to what you can find and what condition. Just make sure you don't buy some teenagers field bike.
Also everybody I know who runs a 200EXC reports high twenties mpg as the norm. My 250 EXC-F does low fifties on the same runs.If you want to do it cheap an XR400 or a DRZ are both dependable. They maybe a little dull, but that's why they last. If you are looking at the bottom end of the market it's going to be luck as to what you can find and what condition. Just make sure you don't buy some teenagers field bike.
Older less saucy stuff like XR or TTR250s are even better, my TTR always seemed to get 70 no matter what.
xstian said:
Biker's Nemesis said:
I would go for a KTM 200 or Husky 250 2 stroke, they are easy to work on, parts are cheap and they are quite light so you don't get tiered picking them up when you fall off all the time.
Neither of these two bikes are cheap for parts and unfortunately both will require regular parts and repairs to keep them in fine fettle. Both of them are great bikes, but I'm not so sure they are the best choice for a beginner.If you want to do it cheap an XR400 or a DRZ are both dependable. They maybe a little dull, but that's why they last. If you are looking at the bottom end of the market it's going to be luck as to what you can find and what condition. Just make sure you don't buy some teenagers field bike.
dern said:
Is there there an economical way in to green laning without risking breaking down all the time. Anyone know any bikes that would fit the book without breaking the bank?
Cheers
Mark
Cheers
Mark
...or a second hand used, alternative (hardtail or full-sus)
More places to ride it, more discrete, faster on technical downhills and good for your cardio-vascular fitness.
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