CRF 230F or TTR 230

[Kurt]

Hey
Im looking for a 230 4 stroke. I wanted a 85 2 stroke but they are two hard to maintain and I don’t want a 250 as they are too much.
For a 230 if it’s a Honda I don’t want the light.
I would like it to be around $3000 and not older then 6 years old.
Can you help me?
Which one do you think?

 

[thump*140]

cant really go wrong with either bike, they're both pretty bulletproof and good beginners bikes. Reliable, easy power, adequate suspension as long as you dont plan on hitting ramps, but if your a beginner who reckons ramps are for him, we'll see you in the emergency ward shortly...
If it comes down to which bike has a headlight, take the head light off.... last i checked, they werent welded on...

 

[Kurt]

ok thanks
are they the same price
and are they ok for dirt jumps

 

[wogtaz ryder]

85 2 stroke , is pretty easy to maintain . and even if something goes wrong it wont cost to much ..

i would try and find a 04-05ish 85cc in Really good condition for that kind of money.

even look at this (out of your price Range) , its 09 model but its pretty cheap for brand new!
BRAND NEW 2009 KAWASAKI KX85 S/W, SAVE $1300 !! 2 ONLY! - eBay Kawasaki, Trail Bikes, Motorcycles, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 11-Aug-09 21:37:14 AEST)

 

[Kurt]

Pretty good deal
wats the best 85 though

 

[Kurt]

I would rather a 230 though

 

[Shing]

I had the ttr230. Never had any problems with it.
It went extremely well for what it was.

 

[Kurt]

yer my mate has one and i rode it
though there heavy bikes, are they ok for jumps

 

[Kurt]

has anyone got one for sale
or a 85 2 stroke

 

[wogtaz ryder]

Where abouts do you live?

 

[Kurt]

NSW Sydney
though hav a farm in bowral

 

[thump*140]

are they any good for jumps depends on what you intend to jump... if your talking ski-ramp singles you dug in the back yard with a shovel, then yes, it will cope. If you plan on tackling a 90ft top gear wide open step up triple, then no, it's probably not the bike for you.
Depending on how experienced a rider you are, and how quickly you learn, you may find yourself reaching the limits of a 230 trailbike pretty rapidly..

 

[motorman]

you may find yourself reaching the limits of a 230 trailbike pretty rapidly..

This will happen very quickly. Wouldn't bother with either unless you are a complete newbie to riding. The 85 you will get over as well.

Just go a year or 2 older and get a 250 straight out. Will take a lot longer to outgrow that power.

 

[Kurt]

If i was to get an 85 wat brand

 

[minibikecr@zy]

i use to have a yz85 it was a great little bike, untill it got stolen =S

 

[bulldog93]

there was a thread about this im trying to find it so hold on.

http://www.miniriders.com.au/mini-chat/22561-yz85-large-wheel-ttr-230-a.html

http://www.miniriders.com.au/crf-klx-ttr-drz-section/20655-ttr-230-vs-crf-230-a-4.html <<diferent thread to yours.

 

[marky351]

go for the crf mate, there great fun riding trails, you can jump em and they are so dam easy to ride, alot of fun