Need a new offroader

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

Selling the XR650R as it too much power/weight for the trails l ride, any suggestions of a 250-400cc bike must be under £1000 age not important.
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Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650,KZ750 Present:G650XC,C12,CRF450X,1190ADV

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Usual advice is see what's out there Smile

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Is this just for off-roading? If so, I'd probably go for a 2 stroke; I'm currently looking to swap my Husaberg 501 for a KTM 200 EXC.
I partly want the lower power for doing enduros as the (too loud anyway) Husaberg can get a bit tiring and I'm not really making full use of it's power, often leaving it in one gear.
Not such an issue on trails where having more midrange can be nice and you're not trying to ride at 95%.
If you're lucky, you might get a 2000+ model for your budget, but older ones are still pretty good. The 2003 200 EXC I'm looking at he has advertised at £1500.

If you want more of a trail than enduro bike for more general use, XR250, etc. CRM250, KMX250 and the like are all worth a look.
Recently there was a MK3 CRM250 on ebay with trail and supermoto wheels for £1300 or nearest offer - a good deal, I thought.

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I really really want a GasGas EC300 now... Sad

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Well, you just sold a newish fireblade and bought a cheap RD… must be some money left over Smile

. Oh and 2007 KTM EXC-E; you know you want to (and you’ll be able to borrow my SM wheels!).

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

What spec is it?
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Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650,KZ750 Present:G650XC,C12,CRF450X,1190ADV

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Pah; it’d be fine somewhere like Enduroland; think in the thread I posted it showed the person who took the picture’s bike; which was a trials bike!

I do find the Pamp’s a bit short between the legs which feels a bit odd (and if I was better would mean slightly less control), but haven’t found it a big issue really when riding them.

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

100kg 250 2 stroke sounds good but l,m 6ft 1" so would be a bit odd on a little gas gas have tryed mikes 300 and it was a laugh, going to keep my eye out for a kdx220, CRM250 etc
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Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650,KZ750 Present:G650XC,C12,CRF450X,1190ADV

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

garyd · Brolly Dolly Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

KDX 200 mot & tax good runner /condition near Grantham ,ask Gordo the lad was out with us on sunday on it.£800
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Fnatic · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 May 2008 Karma :

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Closest I have come to offroading was a pitbike in a forest for 3 hours every weekend for 2 months Very Happy

tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

michael j · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Karma :

I've got a van you can borrow if you need it.
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garyd · Brolly Dolly Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

There ya go ,could meet half way i reckon but it will have to cover the fuel,phone John on 01949861600,tell him Gary gave you his number,ask if he can get it in his van??
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tatters · Exxon Valdez Joined: 04 Jan 2004 Karma :

got a contact for the guy with the bike would like to see some photos etc
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Past:NRG50,AF1125(x2),NSR125RR,ZZR250,CX500,VFR400,KR1S,ZZR600(x2),CB400N,YZF1000(x2),KH125,Z200,FX400R,CBR954RR(x2)GPZ500S,GT550,VFR750F(x2),RD350N,XR650R,CBR600F,CB250,KDX250,YZF750R,CRM250,400EXC,KLR650,TTR600RE,DR350S,R100GSPD,RGV250,VMAX1200,DL650,KZ750 Present:G650XC,C12,CRF450X,1190ADV

garyd · Brolly Dolly Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

FFS phone him!if you ask nice he might even bring it down to you so you can kick its tyres Confused

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