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Having bought a 450 KTM, with a 540 kit i realise after its spent 4 rides trying to main me with varying degrees og sucess, its really not the ideal novive ride
So time to change
Any input appreciated
KTM 4t exc, Wr250 or CRF250 ?
Oh and anyone interested in a sensibly priced 06 450 exc pls get in touch?

My personal preference would be the CRF but make sure that you get the enduro X version not the motox R version.
Have ridden with loads of happy new riders on WR250's so they should be OK
I'm not an expert but there have been some big changes between model years on the KTM250 four strokes the biggest being to twin cams. If you are considering one of these it would be worth making sure that you know the differences and which one you would be buying.
It's a shame your first choice of bike has not worked out. I always express the view that less power is better when starting out as it allows you time to build up your instinctive reactions. Others have the opinion you will get bored quickly with a lower powered bike. I guess it depends on where you ride in the country.
Good luck with your search for a new bike.

Hi,
I started out on a ktm520 and found this quite hard going so i was quite happy when it blew up!!!
After spending alot of time looking at various bikes i went for a crf250 x and all i can say is its GREAT,
Its got bags of usable power and very light, just get it set up to your weight and off you go.......

The WR and the CRFX are your cheaper options. I have known a few people have problems with the CRFX dropping walves but these all seem to be earlier models.

KTM for me would be the choice but im orange inside . The downside for this is they are mostly overpriced and the cheaper ones tend to be worn out dogs

In summary if budget is no problem go KTM if your on a budget go for a WR250

The below link is a wr250 that was owned by a friend of mine, this isnt the cheapest but I know its mint for the year!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-WR-250 ... 743wt_1270

I've a Yamaha bias; nearly every bike I have is either Yamaha or has a yamaha engine (scorpa trials) but I've never had one let me down. Nearly all the members of my local group use either WR250s or Husky 250s - it sounds small but the fastest guys in the group all ride 250s.. The guys on bigger bikes spend more time on the floor and finish a day worn out after wrestling with the power. Going from a 450 to a 250 was the best thing I ever did (and I'm in reasonable shape, rugby player build and in my thirties)

If you've got used to snapping the throttle to loft the front wheel over puddles, rocks etc, you'll have you use your weight, clutch and timing more with a smaller engine; the technique is more precise and has to be more planned (which makes youir prediction better) but other than that, I don't really see any advantages to the bigger bikes

Typical comments from a Yam rider - all about speed and wheelies. Ditch the blue devil and get yourself a proper European bike that's sympathetic to the lanes. Jap bikes = more TRO's, thank the stars for Orange or we'd have no access left