NYCBanshee7 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 Hey guys, I was looking into buying a dirtbike and i could get a good deal on either a yz125 or 250f. What do u guys think is better? I a die hard 2-stroke fan, however I really haven't ridden dirtbikes a whole lot. Let me know what you think. Any opinions would be appreciated! Quote
grpark20 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 Hey guys, I was looking into buying a dirtbike and i could get a good deal on either a yz125 or 250f. What do u guys think is better? I a die hard 2-stroke fan, however I really haven't ridden dirtbikes a whole lot. Let me know what you think. Any opinions would be appreciated! Depends on what type of riding. I just bought an 04 YZ 250F for $1000. If riding long trails, I'd say 125. Possible track and need torque down low, go with 250F. On a side note, make sure the 250F was maintained very well. If airfilter not cleaned regularly, you might need valve adjustments soon. After valves adjusted 3 times you need to get pretty much a new top end with valves, springs, etc. and valve seats cut....bout $600-$800. If valves are in spec I say get the 250F. If not in spec get the 125. Drop a valve on the 250F and rebuild between $1000 and the sky is the limit. PM me with concerns and check out this thread.... http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=107045 Quote
locogato11283 Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 yz250f for sure. broader more manageable power for trails and track. the yz125 is a weak underpowered bike. you gotta keep those things revved to the moon to make them move. i think youll like the yz250f a lot better. Quote
sangheraent Posted January 31, 2009 Report Posted January 31, 2009 I have a 250f that I bought brand new in 06 and i maintaind the piss out of it and its 09 now and im still running strong on the original top end. valve check here and there and your done. I went from a 250cc two strke to a 250f and to be honest the 250f feels way more beastly. but between 250F and 125 I would go 250F anyday of the week. Quote
NYCBanshee7 Posted February 2, 2009 Author Report Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks for your opinions! Appreciate it alot. Quote
TJScott Posted February 2, 2009 Report Posted February 2, 2009 as a hardcore dirtbiker ive ridden both hard. the 125 takes alot of skill to go fast with, its alot of clutch work. the 250f is a nice, but a somewhat boring bike after awhile unless you ride the track hard. the 125 is a very nice bike if you dont have tons of money to spend on rebuilds, you can rebuild a 2 stroke 3-5 times in the money it takes to rebuild a 4 stroke. the 125 is going to make you a much better rider. you are going to learn to use the brakes, the clutch, and the lightswitch (throttle), twice as good as with the 250f. with all of that said, i myself and going to trade my banshee for an rmz250 or a crf250r next year for mx racing purposes, and a yz250 or rm250 (used to have rm125) for fun and practice purposes. four strokes have a tendancy to overheat at lower speeds also. so if your a weekend warrior with not a bunch of money to spend, the 2 stroke is definitely the way to go. if your a hardcore dirtbiker with alot of extra change and patience with valve maintainance and such, the 4 stroke will do just fine. alright, so if your going with the 125, dont get a cr under 05 or anything under 03, you will regret it later. 4 stroke, dont get an rmz or crf or kx-f 04 or 05 due to valve issues, yz-f's handled bad under 06. and have fun! Quote
RollinRhino Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 I've raced a lot of 250fs on my little 125 and have had no trouble. Depends on your skill level really. If I was going to get a 250 it would definitely be a two stroke. Quote
peterlocal22 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 Hey guys, I was looking into buying a dirtbike and i could get a good deal on either a yz125 or 250f. What do u guys think is better? I a die hard 2-stroke fan, however I really haven't ridden dirtbikes a whole lot. Let me know what you think. Any opinions would be appreciated! 125 Quote
LS1Inferno Posted February 3, 2009 Report Posted February 3, 2009 250f is just a model of two stroke 250s. i say get a nice YZ250 two stroke its easier to ride. then the 125 it has the power to just go. Quote
2-stroke_couch Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 listen to TJScott.i have a 125 (honda though) and i would like to go with a 250f. 125s i think are tougher on tracks. theres some sections at my local track that would be no prob witha 4 stroke. with my 125 i got to work for it. but the yfzs did have handling issues. they have solid engines though. crfs r bitches with the valve things. but alot of 4s r when u rev em like 2s after a while. either go 250 two stroke or dont get a two. just my opinion though. try some shit out. Quote
Banshee~ Posted February 4, 2009 Report Posted February 4, 2009 the 250f's are very nice...id go for the four stroke Quote
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