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Sirtrexter · 01-21-2007, 10:12 PM

Should I get a 4-stroke or a 2-stroke? I am used to riding somewhat technical terrain and trails. I was looking at the KTM 125 SX but am not sure what is best.

bigE · 01-22-2007, 12:12 PM

For pure trail riding I would get a 4 stroke. If you are going to do some track days then a 2 stroke might be better.

**drgibson** · 01-22-2007, 01:46 PM

Four stroke

rm125RiDeR7439 · 01-24-2007, 02:14 AM

2 stroke but thats just me

the_privateer · 01-24-2007, 06:24 AM

if you're riding trails don't get a 125, unless you really like feathering the clutch

ktm 200's are widely recognised as The bike to have in the woods, especially tight technical trails.

personally though i would go with a 250 fourstroke- any of the big four's 250f motocross bikes make excellent trail bikes because of the low end torque that a 2 stroke, Any 2 stroke short of a 500, just doesn't have. This makes them exceptionally well mannered both in the woods and on the track

SCC Ryder · 01-25-2007, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rm125RiDeR7439

2 stroke but thats just me

Are you selling your RM125 to buy a CRF250R

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Sirtrexter · 01-27-2007, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the help. I look forward to picking up a 2000 KTM 200MXC!

DR-Z125L · 05-05-2007, 03:40 AM

if ur only riding trails then 4 stroke.....but 2 if ur gonna hit the tracks

fivepointnine · 07-02-2007, 02:55 PM

pick an orange one, doesnt really matter which one, just orange, they are hands down the best trail bikes made today, even their 2 strokes can perform in the woods very well. my recommendation would be a 250 XC-W

I ride a 400SXC, its freakin awesome.

Harry Palmer · 07-13-2007, 11:23 PM

Both the 2-4 stroke have proven themselves as a great woods weapon,KDX
XR,,EXC,MXC, The deciding factor for me would be parts availability,cost and
maintence,also I would'nt purchase a new bike without knowing that the
dealer has only trained technicians working in the service department.

mikestp · 07-21-2007, 08:55 AM

for a realy tight area u can have fun on a small two stroke but for the bush id only have a fourstroke except maby a cr500 or sumthin

01-21-2007, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sirtrexter Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	What type? Should I get a 4-stroke or a 2-stroke? I am used to riding somewhat technical terrain and trails. I was looking at the KTM 125 SX but am not sure what is best.

01-22-2007, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
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01-22-2007, 12:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigE Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 SV650 & 2000 Marauder Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 297	For pure trail riding I would get a 4 stroke. If you are going to do some track days then a 2 stroke might be better.

01-24-2007, 02:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
rm125RiDeR7439 Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 2003 rm 125 Posts: 1	2 stroke but thats just me

01-24-2007, 06:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
the_privateer Clunked into first gear Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 2000 yz125 race prepped Location: bentonville, arkansas, us Posts: 230	if you're riding trails don't get a 125, unless you really like feathering the clutch ktm 200's are widely recognised as The bike to have in the woods, especially tight technical trails. personally though i would go with a 250 fourstroke- any of the big four's 250f motocross bikes make excellent trail bikes because of the low end torque that a 2 stroke, Any 2 stroke short of a 500, just doesn't have. This makes them exceptionally well mannered both in the woods and on the track

01-27-2007, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sirtrexter Newbie Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4	Thanks for the help. I look forward to picking up a 2000 KTM 200MXC!

05-05-2007, 03:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
DR-Z125L Special/Abusive Title Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,364	if ur only riding trails then 4 stroke.....but 2 if ur gonna hit the tracks

07-02-2007, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
fivepointnine Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 1991 Suzuki VX800, 2000 KTM 400SXC, 2001 Honda CR80R Location: Oxnard, Ca Posts: 18	pick an orange one, doesnt really matter which one, just orange, they are hands down the best trail bikes made today, even their 2 strokes can perform in the woods very well. my recommendation would be a 250 XC-W I ride a 400SXC, its freakin awesome.

07-13-2007, 11:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Harry Palmer Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 17	Both the 2-4 stroke have proven themselves as a great woods weapon,KDX XR,,EXC,MXC, The deciding factor for me would be parts availability,cost and maintence,also I would'nt purchase a new bike without knowing that the dealer has only trained technicians working in the service department.

07-21-2007, 08:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
mikestp Newbie Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 14	for a realy tight area u can have fun on a small two stroke but for the bush id only have a fourstroke except maby a cr500 or sumthin

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