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06-27-2004, 5:48 PM
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| Join Date: 02-01-2004 Location: Fredericton,NB, Canada
Bike(s): 2003 CBR 954-Titanium Age: 30 Posts: 44
Rep:  (10) Rep Power: 0
| 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Hi everyone Well I am going to be getting into motocross racing. I just wanna know which bike would be better for me to start on. I am looking at a 2002 CR125 or a YZ250F. Any help would be great. thanks Michelle | |
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06-28-2004, 12:03 AM
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  Join Date: 05-23-2001 Location: Around here.
Bike(s): Addicted to them. Posts: 4,302
Rep:  (1106) Rep Power: 23
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke how tall are ya? either can be lowered via link or suspension shop, but the 125 has a lower seat height out of the box. But, if you're not akin to revving to the moon and using your clutch for power application - the 250f is gonna feel more native. Though it will still need to be in the rev's for power, its not as sensitive as the 125 is to being on the pipe. You ridden dirt before? |
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06-28-2004, 12:13 AM
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 Join Date: 08-15-2002 Location: South Australia
Bike(s): Bikeless - for now Age: 61 Posts: 10,812
Rep: (188) Rep Power: 18
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Wanted to answer this quite awhile ago Bikerbabe, but I've been out of the dirtbike scene for too long (as in, they had just recently invented the monoshock  ). I think with today's bikes you probably won't go wrong either way. Unless they have changed drastically though, the 4 stroke is probably still a better beginner's bike, what with the usable low end torque and all.  |
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06-28-2004, 10:08 AM
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| Join Date: 02-01-2004 Location: Fredericton,NB, Canada
Bike(s): 2003 CBR 954-Titanium Age: 30 Posts: 44
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Well I am 5'5 and I have not ridden dirt before just starting. I ride a cbr 954 right now lol. |
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06-28-2004, 10:22 AM
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 Join Date: 05-16-2003 Location: IL
Bike(s): 06 busa, 01 CR250R, 72 Husqvarna 450, 87TRX250R Age: 38 Posts: 847
Rep: (458) Rep Power: 10
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke The yz250f is infinitely easier to ride than any two stroke 125. It is faster without being as hard to handle in my opinion. The 125 class is almost completely dominated by 250 thumpers now, at least at the local level that I race. The new Honda CRF250 is also worth looking at if you don't want a blue one. |
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06-28-2004, 12:04 PM
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 Join Date: 05-28-2001 Location: Fargo, ND
Bike(s): 2000 r/w 929, 2002 SV650-racebike Age: 25 Posts: 525
Rep: (47) Rep Power: 8
 | Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke A couple years ago, I thought i would give the motorcross thing a try. I got a used 94 cr125...Good Lord that thing is insane! I never got the hang of the 2 stroke power band. Seems like the power is either on or off...I think a 4 stroke would have been way easier to get the hang of...I could be wrong though....I know one thing though; a cr125 + a motorcross track + not knowing what the hell you are doing = a lot of bruises a big serving of humble pie  |
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06-28-2004, 12:11 PM
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| Join Date: 07-27-2001 Location: Louisiana
Bike(s): what's next? Posts: 1,814
Rep: (116) Rep Power: 10
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke I would go with a 4 stroke for the reasons mentioned. |
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06-28-2004, 8:57 PM
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| Join Date: 08-15-2002 Location: South Australia
Bike(s): Bikeless - for now Age: 61 Posts: 10,812
Rep: (188) Rep Power: 18
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Quote:
  Good luck on your decision. | |
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06-28-2004, 8:59 PM
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| Join Date: 08-15-2002 Location: South Australia
Bike(s): Bikeless - for now Age: 61 Posts: 10,812
Rep: (188) Rep Power: 18
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06-28-2004, 9:12 PM
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| Join Date: 04-25-2003 Location: Warshington State
Bike(s): '03 CBR954RR, '01 CBR1100XX, KTM 450SX Posts: 1,180
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 7
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Quote:
5'5" on a girl is good...on a guy it's just SHORT! J | |
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06-28-2004, 9:25 PM
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| Join Date: 08-15-2002 Location: South Australia
Bike(s): Bikeless - for now Age: 61 Posts: 10,812
Rep: (188) Rep Power: 18
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Quote:
  Genetics have the last say - what can I say?  | |
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06-29-2004, 10:34 AM
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 Join Date: 03-02-2003 Location: Sydney, Australia
Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR-For sale, 2004 CBR1000RR race bike Age: 33 Posts: 998
Rep: (136) Rep Power: 7
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke The 125 will teach you to be a better rider! and you will be a better rider whatever bike you choose to move onto in the future! And in my opinion the two stroke is a hell of a lot more fun to ride |
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07-02-2004, 11:26 PM
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| Join Date: 02-01-2004 Location: Fredericton,NB, Canada
Bike(s): 2003 CBR 954-Titanium Age: 30 Posts: 44
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Well Guys I went with the cr125 and man does it rock!!!! Thanks for all your help! I'm sure I'll have alot more questions!!! |
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07-03-2004, 5:58 AM
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| Join Date: 03-02-2003 Location: Sydney, Australia
Bike(s): 2003 CBR954RR-For sale, 2004 CBR1000RR race bike Age: 33 Posts: 998
Rep: (136) Rep Power: 7
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Good choice, glad you are happy with it |
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09-01-2004, 10:01 PM
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 Join Date: 08-25-2004 Location: MIAMI, FL, USA.
Bike(s): 03' 954 (SOLD), 04' SHERCO 290, 02' RAPTOR Age: 36 Posts: 1,848
Rep: (79) Rep Power: 6
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke I like 2 strokes better...and the rebuilds will be much cheaper. |
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09-01-2004, 10:03 PM
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| Resigned to pursue other interests.  Join Date: 05-01-2001 Location: Raleigh, NC
Bike(s): 2007 Honda ST1300 Age: 36 Posts: 12,313
Rep: (833) Rep Power: 28
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03-28-2007, 4:31 PM
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| Join Date: 03-28-2007 Location: Mass
Bike(s): CR 125 Posts: 4
Rep: (10) Rep Power: 0
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke i have a 2002 cr 125 as well.. things pissa |
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03-28-2007, 5:57 PM
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| 2-Up SISSY  Join Date: 02-10-2007 Location: Idaho/Iowa
Bike(s): 2002 CBR 600F4i Age: 29 Posts: 2,528
Rep: (190) Rep Power: 5
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke Three year old thread friend.
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04-04-2007, 4:08 AM
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| Join Date: 04-04-2007 Location: Pittsburgh Pa
Bike(s): 954rr black/titanium. ktm400sx Age: 24 Posts: 363
Rep: (11) Rep Power: 2
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke go with four stroke. better power. no mixing fuel. even though they're a little more "fun" to rebuild. you get a bit more ride time out of a 4 stroke between rebuilds. like once a season or maybe even 2 seasons on one top end |
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04-04-2007, 10:21 AM
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| Carolina Kracker   Join Date: 10-05-2005 Location: Elizabeth City NC US
Bike(s): 06 CBR1000rr, 05 CBR1000RR Repsol Edition(stolen) Age: 25 Posts: 4,696
Rep: (211) Rep Power: 0
| Re: 2 Stoke or 4 stroke wow you brought this one back from the dead. 2 strokes are fun, but the 4 strokes are easier to ride but feel heavier |
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