New Quad or Dirt Bike what should I get? - Talk Hobbies

2eighty8 · 02-23-2010, 12:38 AM

I am looking to upgrade my Dirtbike but am having problems making a decision.

I currently have a Honda XR100 which was great when i was 12 but know i am in great desire of some with balls. I recently drove a buddies 04 Banshee and was blown away by the speed it made me want one. I am 6'0 170lbs still growing i am not sure if i want a Quad or Dirtbike for my new off-road vehicle what is a good reasonably priced bike or quad i can look at geeting.But stil something with speed i can enjoy riding. Almost all of my riding is on open dirt riding some mud-bogging and minimal driving on pavement.

Adam123p · 02-23-2010, 01:14 AM

Well if your not very expierenced with quads i would stick with the bike. I ride quad's but If you want less hassle and and to save some money i would go with a new 4-stroke dirtbike like a crf250r If you want to go fast, Or any 250f for that matter they're all pretty decent, you can find them for farely cheap and they sound and run like raped apes, also they're very light and easy to control. As for a banshee Im not so sure if that would be ideal to ride everyday. They're pretty exspensive to fix and now that they're not making them anymore. Part's including the aftermarket are hard to come by. Plus they're 2-stroke and that's becoming a thing of the past now. And also you have to spend the money on mix. And they suck up gas very quickly if your on the loud button. Hope this helps.

aidenislove · 02-23-2010, 01:50 AM

There is a good size different between them but a quad is safer and there is more places to ride a quad. I would personally get a quad and if you like racing machines i would suggest the Yamaha YFZ450 and if you want a utility i would suggest the Can-Am Outlander 850 4x4. Depend son your personal opinion and you should test multiple rides and go by what fits your style.

ajh359 · 02-23-2010, 02:26 AM

id say stick with a bike get a crf250f what ever you get dont get a banshee there nothing but junk my freind has one and we cant go riding have the time cause all he does is fix it there nothing but a pile well, so is yamaha in general, but youd be happy with the crf250 nice power when you want it reliable and fast

Adam · 02-23-2010, 03:02 AM

you'll get bored with a quad much quicker than with bike

02-23-2010, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
2eighty8 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	New Quad or Dirt Bike what should I get? I am looking to upgrade my Dirtbike but am having problems making a decision. I currently have a Honda XR100 which was great when i was 12 but know i am in great desire of some with balls. I recently drove a buddies 04 Banshee and was blown away by the speed it made me want one. I am 6'0 170lbs still growing i am not sure if i want a Quad or Dirtbike for my new off-road vehicle what is a good reasonably priced bike or quad i can look at geeting.But stil something with speed i can enjoy riding. Almost all of my riding is on open dirt riding some mud-bogging and minimal driving on pavement.

02-23-2010, 01:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Adam123p Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	New Quad or Dirt Bike what should I get? Well if your not very expierenced with quads i would stick with the bike. I ride quad's but If you want less hassle and and to save some money i would go with a new 4-stroke dirtbike like a crf250r If you want to go fast, Or any 250f for that matter they're all pretty decent, you can find them for farely cheap and they sound and run like raped apes, also they're very light and easy to control. As for a banshee Im not so sure if that would be ideal to ride everyday. They're pretty exspensive to fix and now that they're not making them anymore. Part's including the aftermarket are hard to come by. Plus they're 2-stroke and that's becoming a thing of the past now. And also you have to spend the money on mix. And they suck up gas very quickly if your on the loud button. Hope this helps.

02-23-2010, 01:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
aidenislove Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	New Quad or Dirt Bike what should I get? There is a good size different between them but a quad is safer and there is more places to ride a quad. I would personally get a quad and if you like racing machines i would suggest the Yamaha YFZ450 and if you want a utility i would suggest the Can-Am Outlander 850 4x4. Depend son your personal opinion and you should test multiple rides and go by what fits your style.

02-23-2010, 02:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
ajh359 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	New Quad or Dirt Bike what should I get? id say stick with a bike get a crf250f what ever you get dont get a banshee there nothing but junk my freind has one and we cant go riding have the time cause all he does is fix it there nothing but a pile well, so is yamaha in general, but youd be happy with the crf250 nice power when you want it reliable and fast

02-23-2010, 03:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Adam Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	New Quad or Dirt Bike what should I get? you'll get bored with a quad much quicker than with bike

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