i mean what classifies a dirtbike as a MXC or offroad bike? My dad and i are interested in getting a pair and i was on the honda site just messing around and saw they had theirs broken into those two groups. Is it weight, suspension and stuff? Googled but couldn't find a clear answer, figured you guys could just lay it out straight for me.

5/17/2006 4:39:27 PM

an offroad bike is more likely to have electric start and even lights, true motorcross stuff is 125 and 250 CC 2 stroke as well. Offroad bikes come in all sizes, mostly 4 stroke. If it were me I'd have a 230 or 450 honda offroad bike

5/17/2006 4:58:00 PM

offroad bikes will be ur 4-stroke bikes with lights(most of the time), larger fuel tanks and softer suspension..and theyre generally heavier

5/17/2006 7:39:43 PM

so who here rides offroad bikes? what would you recommend for a complete novice? i want something that i want outgrow-outexperience quickly

5/19/2006 12:06:37 AM

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5/19/2006 12:29:43 AM

Don't get something that you plan to outgrow quickly. I made it less than a dozen rides on my starter bike before I sold it to get what I really needed, and it cost me ~$500 to have a little bike for 6 months. Definately get a 4-stroke if you plan to do trail riding. 2-strokes aren't happy if you rarely run the throttle wide open. Don't get anything less than a 250. I'm a 5'2" female and have a Yamaha TT-R 230. Although I love my bike, I wouldn't recommend it for anyone much taller than me. If you can flat foot the dirt bike, you need to be looking at something bigger. If you get a regular 250 trail bike, you will probably at some point decide it is too heavy, so if cost is not an issue look for something like a Yamaha WRF 250 instead of the TTR 250 (or other brand equivilants). If you are looking to spend <$2000 a piece just to goof off, a few year old TTR 250 or equivilant is exactly what you want. The Suzuki DRZ 450 is also a great bike and available as a dual sport bike, so that is another good option. I don't have any firsthand experience with anything other than Yamaha, Suzuki, and KTM, but you really can't go wrong with any brand of dirt bike.

5/19/2006 9:42:08 AM

Another vote for the DRZ-400. Even in the dual sport version it kicks ass.

I'm riding a KLR-650 these days. Mostly because it was a deal I couldn't refuse. Pretty much a big heavy turd offroad, but it's still a blast...to crash.

5/19/2006 9:47:05 AM