best bike for mx racing

I never said they were bad or good. Like I said its a hate or love it bike. If you hate it your going to think its bad, if you love it like you obviously do then your going to think they are at the top. It just really depends with their bikes because they are different from Japanese bikes. Yes every bike is different in their own way, but Japanese bikes are all relatively similar, while KTM are European and you can definitely tell.  

elko6:
I never said they were bad or good. Like I said its a hate or love it bike. If you hate it your going to think its bad, if you love it like you obviously do then your going to think they are at the top. It just really depends with their bikes because they are different from Japanese bikes. Yes every bike is different in their own way, but Japanese bikes are all relatively similar, while KTM are European and you can definitely tell.

I agree. I can't tell much a difference between a Yamaha and a Suzuki. I want to ride one of the Aprila SXV 550s, I hear they are absolutely insane.  
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wow thats way off basis from what all the mags say.....
DavidS  
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are we still debating this thread?  
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this thread started in nov 07..  der..  

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thats why I asked..lol  
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Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

"I know much about nothing at all"(Maple, 2009)

Best bike??

i believe the best bike is one that you feel most comfortable on, and then modify it to your needs.
try out some of your buddies bikes and see how their bikes feel. being comfortable= riding safe...which should always be number one  priority. everyone is different, just because someone says the "best bike" is "blah blah blah" doesnt mean its the best bike for you. everyone has a different riding style. you could have a fast bike but what good is that if you arent comfortable on it? The magazines have staff with years of experience and will tell you why "such and such" bike is good for "such and such" rider. so much factors into it but in the end the biggest factor is how comfortable you are on it.  

or we could let this 2 year old thread die because well hes already racing haha
DavidS  
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RMZ-450..........did you see Alessi and Reed???? Dungeys 250 stomps butt too. Suzuki 4strokes will spoil you!  
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Its better to start a new thread then ressurect a 2 year old one.....  
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we do tell people to search for threads quite a bit so Im with ya on that MissLovell  
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Lack of enthusiasm is for the weak and timid. (alex, a.k.a. yz250 forever)

"I know much about nothing at all"(Maple, 2009)

LOVELL:
Best bike??

i believe the best bike is one that you feel most comfortable on, and then modify it to your needs.
try out some of your buddies bikes and see how their bikes feel. being comfortable= riding safe...which should always be number one  priority. everyone is different, just because someone says the "best bike" is "blah blah blah" doesnt mean its the best bike for you. everyone has a different riding style. you could have a fast bike but what good is that if you arent comfortable on it? The magazines have staff with years of experience and will tell you why "such and such" bike is good for "such and such" rider. so much factors into it but in the end the biggest factor is how comfortable you are on it.

this is an excellent post on the "right" bike for you.  I know from personal experience that having a bike that fits my style makes a huge difference for me.  
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I'm with LOVELL and PaulB14. I bought and raced a tricked out crf405 and didn't ever seem to fall into the groove with it. An 07 KX250 2 stroke is my current bike and I love it. There is no best bike... it's mostly to do with the rider anyhow.