ATV vs. Dirtbike

[Kansas400ex]

I've sold my old 400ex and i am having trouble deciding what to get next. A 03 Suzuki Z400, or a KX125. I ride about 60% trails and 30% MX, and about 5% mud and sand. SO which one would best suit me for the type of riding i do. i also will be getting into more MX racing. What are the pros and cons of each machine. I also dont wanna hear " well an ATV is just better, or Dirtbikes suck" i want some real hard answers and facts.
thnks zach

[400exrider99]

a bike probably wont be to good in the the mud but you dont ride in it very much. if you get a bike you can say by to mud. but other than i cant help you i have only ridden one bike and it was a yz85 and im 6-2 230lbs not the right bike for me

[ZeroLogic]

Get a Yz125.

[chris29]

It all about what you feel most comfortable with and what you like better. Personally Ive rode dirtbikes before and hated it. Im not bashing dirtbikes are anything but I just don't like riding them. Maybe if I could put a thumb throtle on it I would like it I hate twist throtles.

[CRich[814]]

dont buy a kx. stick with a yz or a newer cr.

[mole97]

I have a quad and am considering a bike just for the fact that they have A LOT more options of places to ride. I like my quad,but if you mx ,I know around here all the tracks are banning quads, so every time I ride I know I'm in for a 2 to 3 hr ride,just to get there. Another factor to consider too, is a bike is a cheaper to maintain and for aftermarket parts. Not a lot but you can get more for your money with less out of a bike than a quad.? J.M.O BUT btw I wouldn't be getting rid of my quad...just be adding the bike.If I was starting from nothing like you will be ,than Me personally go with the bike!Like I said.J.M.O....

A dirtbike gose through more mud than a sport quad.

if i could have whatever i wanted, no doubt it would be a quad. i have both, and the bike sits in the shed, it probably has 30 hours (real light hours) as compared to the quad with 150+ hours


alright, so i would get the z. they are great quads, great for trails and great for mx, put some 22's on it and mud is a breeze

good luck.

[Kansas400ex]

thnks guys

[rmz250]

Don't even bother with a kx or cr125. they suck