What is better for a for a first? KTM 250 or Kawasaki 250?

Question

i love the both of them but i dont know what one i want to start on..

Answer 1

Ninja 250, by FAR, if you can find one. Its a more user friendly bike, and WAY easier to work on yourself if you are so inclined (oil changes, etc...) Ktm's are nice bikes, but are really high maintenance, and parts are very expensive and usually on back order. I have personally put many miles on the new 250, (I have owned a Kaw 1100 and 636, as well as a Suzook 600, so i know my bikes) and it is absolutely wonderful. If you can learn to ride that bike fast, then if and when you get a bigger bike, you will be the king (or queen- you didn't specify gender) Good luck, Happy riding, and always put both feet down at every stop light!!!!

Answer 2

If it's your first dirt bike, don't get a motocross bike. The KTM EXC (now XC or XC-W) line is excellent and reliable. Don't dismiss the KTM 200. Great woods bike. Check out the dealer and favor which you like best. You will need parts. I own 2 KTMs and sold Kawasaki KDX 220 and KX250. With maintenance, they all held up well. The KX250 would go through plugs if not ridden aggressively. Don't but a used 4-stroke unless you know the maintenance history.

Answer 3

if you are talking about a dirtbike then get the kawasaki and if you are talking a bout street bikes then get the kawasaki.

Answer 4

I would bet that the gas milage is a lot better on the ninja. You wont get as many girls checking you out on the KTM as well.

If you plan on going mostly off road i would suggest the KTM, but if this bike is for street purposes then the ninja wins easily.

just remember your helmet and jacket and ride safe.

Answer 5

The KTM 250 is 10 times more expensive to fix than the Kawasaki

you're talking about dirt bikes,,, right?

Answer 6

KTM and Aprilla are for ................. I dunno.  I never heard of them untill recently, now its all the time. The magazines make me sick hyping this stuff. You'll never find a dealer or parts. Go with the Kaw.