Looking for a dirt bike

[JTW]

So I’m looking for a dirt bike to play with... looking for something used in decent shape. Anyone have anything? If I had my preference it will be a Honda crf230 or a Yamaha ttr230.

Any input between the two? Anybody have experience with either... I’m pretty clueless on the 2 wheels scene so any info is welcome!

 

[SpaceTroll]

I bought my son a crf several years ago and the thing was bullet proof.
I'm not sure how they are equipped now but I would check to see if they both have electric and kick start. Somethings telling me the Honda or Yamaha is only electric and a kick starts not available. Not sure which and I could be wrong. Hope this helps

 

[JTW]

I bought my son a crf several years ago and the thing was bullet proof.
I'm not sure how they are equipped now but I would check to see if they both have electric and kick start. Somethings telling me the Honda or Yamaha is only electric and a kick starts not available. Not sure which and I could be wrong. Hope this helps

I think the Yamaha is only electric.. I’d prefer it to have both but I don’t think that’s an option. Most of the crf’s im seeing are electric also.

 

[Tflynn]

You really can’t go wrong either way. What color do you prefer?

 

[JTW]

You really can’t go wrong either way. What color do you prefer?

Thats kinda what my reading has surmised... do you like red or blue? I’m leaning blue just because I’ve found what looks like better cared for bikes in my area.

 

[Smitty335]

Thats kinda what my reading has surmised... do you like red or blue? I’m leaning blue just because I’ve found what looks like better cared for bikes in my area.

Both are probably the best entry level drift bikes you can get. I've got Dad's 76 XR 250 it's a good bike, but parts are getting harder to find.

 

[Smitty335]

Both are probably the best entry level drift bikes you can get. I've got Dad's 76 XR 250 it's a good bike, but parts are getting harder to find.

 

[gullyjumper]

I have had both bikes and both were good but I felt the honda was the better of the to.

 

[Smitty335]

So I’m looking for a dirt bike to play with... looking for something used in decent shape. Anyone have anything? If I had my preference it will be a Honda crf230 or a Yamaha ttr230.

Any input between the two? Anybody have experience with either... I’m pretty clueless on the 2 wheels scene so any info is welcome!

You will need fork springs and shock a spring with these two.

 

[Firemedic530]

You will need fork springs and shock a spring with these two.

What are you trying to say

 

[swsebek]

I have had both bikes and both were good but I felt the honda was the better of the to.

without a doubt
@CumminsPusher posted a lot about the crf230 I rode a couple and just wasn't what I was looking for at the time.I bought a crf450 r and love it.But its too big for most riding and anything off the track we ride or when Im with the kids.I have since got ahold of a 230 with a clutch kit in it and I ride it a lot to just rip around.The thing is a blast and plenty off power.In tight woods you cant beat the thing.With set of aggressive mx tires its like a goat.

 

[snakebitten]

Really depends on how much you intend to ride and what level of adrenaline you are looking for.

I've ridden for 50+ years and there has never been a time like today for choices.

I've got a mess of bikes. They range the gamet. It'd be hard to recommend without more information.

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[JTW]

Really depends on how much you intend to ride and what level of adrenaline you are looking for.

I've ridden for 50+ years and there has never been a time like today for choices.

I've got a mess of bikes. They range the gamet. It'd be hard to recommend without more information.

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First bike... we’re really just playing. My buddy brought home a crf230 today.. we all rode tonight. I’ll buy a Honda or Yamaha 230. Whichever I find that suits me first.

 

[snakebitten]

First dirt bike.......then I'd say your on the right track.



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[JTW]

First dirt bike.......then I'd say your on the right track.



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Pros or cons between the Honda or Yamaha?

 

[snakebitten]

Pros or cons between the Honda or Yamaha?

I have and have had many products of both manufacturers. They have one thing in common..... well thought out engineering. It's in their culture, in fact.

Having said that, they both can be a little too conservative too, in my opinion. But Yamaha often lets the reins out a little more. A bit more exciting. (true even in these sideXsides)

You can't really go wrong with either considering what you have stated so far.
You like red? Or blue?

By the way, in CONTRAST to these Honda and Yamaha is KTM. I have 3 of their machines and they are all about adrenaline.
Zero conservatism, but require more TLC.

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[Mudder]

Had dual sports to ride on roads to trails, Yamaha TW 200 in late 90s and 2014 Honda CRF 250 L. EFI now is nice. At the time, the Yamaha transmission not as smooth, but sure they improved. Liked the 6 speed transmission on Honda, but a bit too tall for height, but solid feel and many aftermarket accesories, seat, rack, skids, muffler and LED turn signal hand guards. Thinking it was de-tuned from motorcross version but still peppy for trails. Sold for 3900 and got P500.

 

[swsebek]

Pros or cons between the Honda or Yamaha?

Very little differences other than the Yamaha is ugly. This particular one

 

[Tflynn]

Have you checked out the crf150R? Supposed to be a kick!

 

[JTW]

Have you checked out the crf150R? Supposed to be a kick!

Nope.. I know nothing of bikes