bad Kitty - 10-31-2005 at 08:28 PM
just for fun ,what do you all think is the best overall offroad motor bike for Baja?
ArvadaGeorge - 10-31-2005 at 09:01 PM
There are a lot of variables .If you are a experienced rider, with strength, a XR650
Or DRZ400 are good choices
Lots of Baja races have been won on XR?s.
The DRZ?s electric starter is hard to beat.
Big gas tanks can be bought for both.
Both are a little heavy but the motors are beefy for going long distances with out much service
Bruce R Leech - 10-31-2005 at 10:01 PM
you will get 100 different answers to that question and they will all be right. it depends on you and what type of riding you are going to do . the
reason they make so many different bikes is because there are so many different people.
for me and the way I ride I like a smaller lighter bike that is moor maneuverable Like a 250 to 350 with a big gas tank. I don't race but I like to go
where there are no trails
[Edited on 11-1-2005 by Bruce R Leech]
Corky1 - 11-1-2005 at 08:07 AM
The best bike for Baja is a well preped bike.
Other than than that 100 mile fuel range
My .02 worth.
Corky 
TMW - 11-1-2005 at 08:24 AM
George and Bruce are right. It all depends on what your riding style is and your size and how far you would go on trips etc. XRs are the most popular
bikes for off road but that doesn't mean the others are any less capable. Your best to stay with a 4 stroke because of better gas milage and less
potential problems. As I got older I went to the smaller bikes. I have an XR200 and two XR250s. The older 250 I had the suspense lowered so my short
frame can touch the ground easier. I'll probably have the new 250 done too. Electric start is a consideration, but the smaller bikes are easier to
start than the big one. The Honda CRF230 is an electric start but doesn't have a kick starter, so you may not get it started in the middle of nowhere
and the battery is dead. Some bikes have both starting systems. If you do a lot of riding you may wish to stick with the 21 inch front and 18 inch
rear tires which are the most popular for off road. Many dedicated off roaders add a steering stabilizer like Scotts and a desert tank. Just some
things to consider.
rpleger - 11-2-2005 at 01:20 PM
Bultaco.....250
ArvadaGeorge - 11-2-2005 at 03:33 PM
The Bultaco works best in the shop with a beer in hand.
After 3 beers it's the best bike ever made