What would be the right type of dirk bike for me?

Question

I am 5'9", and weigh in at 237, though I am currently joined weight watchers and expect to loose enough weight to reach 185 by the end of the year.

So what kind of bike would best suit me for 185-190 weight range? I mainly will not be doing any of those crazy hill jumps or tricks...I'm 47...and don't want to die any time soon...hehehe..

Mainly this will be used to let me get into areas I want to rockhound in,..,.bring back some rocks in my backpack and get back to my truck....which is sadly 2wd....:(

Answer 1

a ktm 450 exc racing if your not going on a track because its built for obstacles and its got sum power,check it out on the source below then,go to your local ktm dealer also you can get plenty of powerparts witch are really gud.



The concept seems as simple as it is ingenious. You take one of the most victorious enduro machines, the 450 EXC Racing, and set your sights on raising its already high standards.

And the result is more than impressive. With a completely new engine and its trend-setting chassis, the 450 EXC-R raises the benchmark right from the start. Up-to-the-minute technology, optimized for hard enduro use, perfectly packaged in a high-tech racing bike that is unsurpassed. Extremely lightweight, agile and immensely powerful – and there is only one goal in the rough and tumble E2 class: the podium.

Engine type Single cylinder, 4-stroke

Displacement 449.3 cc

Bore x stroke 95 x 63.4 mm (3.74 x 2.5")

Compression ratio 11.9:1

Starter / Battery Kickstarter/E-Starter / 4 Ah

Transmission 6 gears

Carburetor Keihin MX FCR 39

Control 4 V / OHC with roller rocker levers

Lubrication Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps

Engine lubrication 10W50

Primary drive 33:76

Final drive 15:45 (14:52)

Cooling Liquid cooled

Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

Ignition Kokusan digital

  



Frame Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4

Subframe Aluminium 7020

Handlebar Tapered Magura Aluminium Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87")

Front suspension WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89")

Rear suspension WP monoshock PDS

Suspension travel front / rear 300 / 335 mm (11.81 / 13.19")

Brakes, front / rear Disc brakes 260 / 220 mm (10.24 / 8.66")

Rims, front / rear 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 18"

Tires, front / rear 90/90-21"; 140/80-18"

Chain X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4"

Main silencer Aluminium

Steering head angle 63.5°

Wheel base 1481±10 mm (58.31±0.39")

Ground clearance (unloaded) 380 mm (15")

Seat height 960 mm (37.8")

Fuel capacity approx. 9 liters (2.38 gal)

Weight (no fuel) approx. 113.5 kg (250.2 lbs)

Answer 2

you should get a yz400f great power for the heavier people if ur interested ive been trying to sell mine

Answer 3

I think that you should give yourself a few months to get fit and lose that weight before going shopping for a bike.  Am not trying to be cruel or rude but was at an event many years ago that was a hare scramble through bush.  Rules were slack at the time and anyone could get a day licence to race and this very very large man was trying to ride.  It was great he was having a go as he was about your age and wanted to do things with his son.  But it was very sad that he went home in an ambulance as he dropped the bike while not going very fast and broke his leg badly.

So keep going with the weight watchers and mainly get fit first so you don't get hurt.