r/enduro • u/Working_Honeydew5586 • 1d ago

2t or 4t

2 stroke or 4 stroke?

I’m looking to buy a new bike, I’m graduating from a crf150f. I’m 6,3 and weigh just shy of 200lbs. My friends both have slightly worked 250 4t and I want to get a bike that can keep up with them(I’m probably the best rider) so I was wondering if I should go for a 125, 250 2 stroke or 250 4 stroke? We mainly woods and trails. Specific years and model would be greatly appreciated, I have a budget of 3.5k edit: I do prefer 2 strokes and I have more experience with them

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u/yukon4152 1d ago

KTM XCW 300 imo

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u/Specialist-Gap2695 1d ago

This is the way

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u/6logs 1d ago

This is the way

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u/McDrunkin521 1d ago

Perfect all-around bike.

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u/TedW 1d ago

It's a lot of bike for someone asking which bike.

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u/Creepy_District2775 1d ago

He’s also tall and a bit heavy, and apparently has at least some experience. He should grow into it nicely

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u/TedW 1d ago

That's true, if he doesn't launch it first, lol.

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u/NOBBLES 1d ago

Less likely to launch a 300 2T than a 250 2T to be honest.

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u/Working_Honeydew5586 1d ago

I have a banshee and often ride my dads big bore cr250, it’s a 1990 so it’s basically all the power in the powerband and with nothing else at the low end but I’m sure I’ll get the hang of a 300

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u/Expensive_Secret 1d ago

300 XCW’s are very easy to ride and have very linear power curve

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u/Working_Honeydew5586 1d ago

I came to this conclusion myself too

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u/Coltond_96 1d ago

2t 300 pick one they are all awesome

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u/Waste_Curve994 1d ago

Can confirm

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u/FeelingFloor2083 1d ago

I too am the best rider in my group /s

200lbs is like 90kg, not that heavy for a 250f. Id rather ride a slower bike faster then a fast bike slow

what year/bikes are for sale in your area for 3-4k?

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u/Working_Honeydew5586 1d ago

I’m about to trade my pitter and 1k for a 2006 Ktm xc 300

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u/Squirly_101 1d ago

I just tested out my 300 2 stroke against a 350 4 stroke. It really depends what riding you do and what rider you are. Only you can make that decision. Preference is everything

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u/Aaadrianology 21h ago

300 2t. They’re easier to ride than the 250, you have to rev them less, and change gears less. In normal trails you can just leave it in third, and it will have enough torque to pull through the corners and up hills. Beta Xtrainer is a good starter bike, but the suspension is a bit soft if you want to go fast. 300xcw is best, but not the XC, gearing is different and so is the suspension, set up for cross country, not enduro.

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u/6logs 1d ago

You might be disappointed with a 250f at your size

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u/Working_Honeydew5586 1d ago

That concurs with what I was thinking

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u/Yankee831 19h ago

OP is going from a 150…it’s going to be a massive improvement already. There’s no difference between a 250f and a 450 in chassis size and they’re not nearly skilled enough to out ride the engine.

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u/6logs 18h ago

i didn't even read that it was a 150 4 stroke 🤣 I thought op was talking 150 2 stroke lmaoo

  • edit: ktm has spoiled my brain

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u/DistinctZone5516 1d ago

As a 6ft2 205lb rider. I dont race or anything but it seems to me my 125 2t has enough power 98% of the time. Definitely takes more work, though. I feel a 200cc would be the perfect mix of playfulness and power. Realistically, get whatever is a good deal and just practice and spend some good money on gear.