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Thread: Enduro riding.
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11-01-2016, 10:28 #11
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Re: Enduro riding.
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11-01-2016, 10:35 #12
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Enduro riding.
Don't underestimate the 125, they actually make more horsepower than a 250 4 stroke but the 250 has a wider power and torque band whereas the 125 is more peaky with a narrow power band and hence why you have to use you clutch a lot more to keep it in the power.
This teaches you good clutch control which is possibly the single most important factor in becoming a good enduro rider.
You will do well to have your suspension looked at by someone who knows what they are doing as a stock bike is set up for a 65kg rider, getting the suspension setup right makes a MASSIVE difference!
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11-01-2016, 10:35 #13
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11-01-2016, 10:36 #14
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11-01-2016, 12:25 #15
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Re: Enduro riding.
I own a WR250f. Awesome bike for what you want it for. A buddy owns the CRF250x and it is just as awesome! Electric start comes in handy when you are stuck in a tricky situation.
The speedo/ trip meter is also a cool feature.
Be careful on racing 4strokes they go for much cheaper but most have been hammered hard and shim clearance goes out very often. If your shim clearance isn't correct you WILL suffer to start your bike. This is something I learned the hard way.
If you are going the KTM route bear in mind that these bikes are generally not bought to be used for social riding, they have lived much harder lives. Something I also learned the hard way.
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Don't get tempted to buy a 450 just yet. There are plenty available at good prices however the added weight changes alot of riding dynamics. 15-20kg may not seem as much but it makes a huge difference to handling and riding.
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11-01-2016, 13:39 #16
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Re: Enduro riding.
A small bike like a CRF230F or 250 4-stroke has sufficient power for someone who is light, but for you I don't think it will manage.
If I was you I would look for a 250CC 2-stroke or a 350CC+ 4-stroke.
For enduros with lots of rock/technical I prefer 2-stroke, for sand I prefer 4-stroke.
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11-01-2016, 13:48 #17
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Re: Enduro riding.
I am 110kgs and the 250cc 4-stroke bikes seem a bit pap. I got a WR450 and it is just right, used to have a DR500 and boy that thing was fun in the sand.
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11-01-2016, 15:45 #18
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Re: Enduro riding.
So it seems the 125 would be too small. The 250 would work but I might upgrade at a later stage. Is a 450 too much for a starter or must I look at a 300 perhaps.
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11-01-2016, 15:51 #19
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11-01-2016, 17:16 #20
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Re: Enduro riding.
The KDX 200 was a brilliant allround bike but seems no longer made. Two stokes on the whole are simple and require very minimal maintenance unless thrashed. 4 strokes unless properly serviced used to (I don't know about now) have a bit of a reputation for blowing motors.
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