Best 2-stroke for singletrack under $2000?

[mikesbaron]

Let's say I wanted a backup bike and wanted to use it for primarly single track and technical riding and wanted to spend under $2000. What would you recommend?

I want it to be light, at least 250cc, reliable, easy to start and jet (is there such a thing with 2-strokes?).

[seanc_wa]

Kdx with kx forks. Can't beat it.

[Sierra_rider]

You should be able to find a 7-10 year old 250 mx'er for under that price. Spend a couple hundred bucks on suspension and guards and your set.?

[txmxer]

I dont do much of the type of riding you mentioned, but I have been throwing around the idea of getting an older ktm 300 lately. I know you can get an older ktm 300, 380, or 360 for less than $2,000 easily.

[trailmeisterjoe]

shoot for a bike MADE for offroad/trails first ( ktm exc,xc, or xcw ) or wr250,as well as gas gas and husky non MX models. a motocross bike will need $$ to set up for offroad so it can be comfortable and competitve.

Joe

[shrubitup]

shoot for a bike MADE for offroad/trails first ( ktm exc,xc, or xcw ) or wr250,as well as gas gas and husky non MX models. a motocross bike will need $$ to set up for offroad so it can be comfortable and competitve.

Joe

You's right. It's a good thing the Mrs. don't see my invoices from Rocky Mountain. ?

[choppertown]

find a 96 cr250. i have mine set up for single track, and it is wicked.

yz's are also awesome to set up for single track.

but, without two thoughts about it, the best way to go would be a husky,ktm or gasgas none MX modle like said above. they are diled right in for single track.

[fivepointnine]

Ktm300/250/200 exc/xc/xc-w

[mstyer]

99-01 YZ250 - $1300

suspension work - $400

guards - $200

FWW - $100

done

[shrubitup]

Ktm300/250/200 exc/xc/xc-w

So where do you find these in great shape for less than $2,000?

[KcDavis]

Based off of your budget, you will be buying used. Half the people selling their bikes, especially 2t's, already ride offroad/woods type riding. Chances are, you will have no problems finding a bike that is already set up for single track riding and will not have any more expenses in setting up an MX bike. Just find the bike in the best shape that you feel the most comfortable on, that fits into your budget.

[ExcitableTom]

Easy answer: KTM EXC 200! Best single track bike ever made. Weight of a 125, power of a 250. Quality made.

[shrubitup]

Easy answer: KTM EXC 200! Best single track bike ever made. Weight of a 125, power of a 250. Quality made.

Have heard that they have been known to cool nuclear reactors located in far away lands too!

[jh4016]

i have a 89 yz250wr thats awesome for single track (given the bikes in great shape). Never had to mess with the jetting, starts 1st kick when hot 3rd when cold

[kan3]

Maybe I'm a little bit different but I didn't care for the older KTM ~2000 area bikes. I.E. the ones you can actually find for $2000 or under. The suspension was crappy especially the shock, the bikes didn't turn well at all, the clutch master was overly large with a stiff pull and the 200 weighted about 215lb dry which is near the same as a mx 250. They also had the most horrible airbox of any bike I've owned. It was completely dirty after every ride.

[MrBlahh]

I dont ktm's older than around 2004 the suspension was not that great

if revalved they are fine though, but same goes for MX bikes

Some things are hard to fix on a mx bike though, power delivery, gearing and gear spread

[juliend]

I know you couldn't find a KTM200 worth a damn around here for under $2000. Why has nobody mentioned a KDX? Can probably find a really low hour kdx200 for about that price.

Oh, because he said "at least 250cc". Well, you can't always get what you want!

[Kx450fguy]

im a fan of the kdx 200

[kan3]

KDX would be hit and miss for me if the budget was $2000. If it was half that then top choice easily. I just feel you can get a better bike for that kind of money regardless of the motor size. I will say they have a comfy seat though. =]

[Kx450fguy]

yeah but with 500-1000 bucks extra he could tune that bike up however he wants to fit is riding style. putting 1000 into a kdx is like putting 2000 into a 450