Yamaha, Suzuki or Kawasaki?

Question

Which of these brands are better for Dirt Biking? Maybe there is a different type you prefer that I am leaving out?

Answer 1

ur best choice in my opinion if u r going to race would be a KTM.

They are a little more expensive, but it is worth it.  If you do not want to spend that much money, buy a yamaha

Answer 2

Forget the Dirt Bikes and buy a "Harley" xox

Answer 3

If you are looking at a "stock" bike, I would say the Suzuki as they just seem fun to ride.

For those who are sponsored, it really does not matter that much because they can set up a bike for the way they want. Suzuki and Kawasaki have an alliance and share certain production platforms and are virtually identical with some models, just the color is different.

Look at the pro riders and you will see that when Jeremy McGrath was riding, Honda never lost. Then Kawasaki took the throne with Ricky Carmichael and the winning followed him from Kawasaki to Honda (2002-2004) and then to Suzuki (2005-2007).  After Carmichael semi-retired, James Stewart won the 2007 Supercross Championship riding a Kawasaki. So the point is that this is almost completely based on the riders and not the bikes.

Basically what I am saying is to go look at and if possible ride the ones that you are interested in and pick the one that you feel most comfortable on.

Answer 4

Yamaha

Answer 5

Again as stated do you want a four stroke motor or a two stroke motor?

How fast are you wanting to go?

It depends on how old you are lol if you are a kid as in under 13 an 85cc dirt bike is right for your

14-16 a 125cc

16- a 250 or 450 motor

All companys make a two stroke and 4 four stoke displacement motor in the 250 and 450 category's

Honda is the best brand money can buy, they are tough, can take a beating, the last to break down, you get what your money buys, an amazing bike. Yamaha, again a nice bike yet not too dependable

Suzuki, a badass bike yet lacks handleing issues

Kawasaki, a nice bike yet very over rated with top riders james stewart and ryan villopotto

ktm, a good offroad bike not too mx style

Companys show off their motorcycles with their riders people think kawasaki are an amazing brand only because of the top riders that ride it, they only ride it....cause its free!!!!!

Honda the best brand out you can't go wrong they got dirtbikes in all cc's two and four stroke

Good Luck!!

Answer 6

All of the known brands are good bikes.  The Kawasaki and Suzuki tend to be a bit easier for a beginner to handle while still being a competitive bike.  Yamaha and Honda are also good bikes.

Each bike will have things that are better on one than the other but unless you are racing the bike at optimum you would never notice the difference.  

Much also depends upon which specific bike of each brand you mean, whether you are talking 250f's or 85cc's.  Perhaps state which you are talking about.

Answer 7

This is from the 2008 450 schoot out with Factory Phil Lawrence

a vet pro from RacerX





I started on the KTM and was blown away with the motor. The engine is super strong and revs out really far. The cornering was awesome, especially in the ruts. I could change lines easily on this bike. I always like the way the components feel on the KTM too. The clutch, brakes, bars and grips are the best of the group. The suspension seemed like it was okay, but it didn’t stand out either. The one thing I didn’t like was that it feels like it is a bigger bike. I don’t know if it’s the weight or the width or something else. It just feels like it is a bigger, heavier bike than some of the others.

Next I rode the Kawasaki. This bike was kind of plain for me. By that I mean that it did everything pretty well but it didn’t do anything amazingly. The engine hits really hard but then goes flat a little bit on top. The suspension was good, especially on the small chop and braking bumps; it had a very plush feel to it. The seat was too soft for me, though. I also felt like this bike tracked into ruts very well.

The Yamaha is an excellent package. The motor never really has a hit to it, but it is very usable. It seems like it would be a good bike for a beginning rider or someone that likes a smooth power delivery. The suspension was really impressive. I think the YZ might have the best all-around suspension of the group. It was stable and tracked well in bumps and it carved around corners with no issues. The suspension was the bright spot for this bike. For me, the engine just seemed a little bit too mellow.







The Honda is a perfect bike for a faster rider. The engine is strong through a really wide range, it has the most stable and predictable chassis characteristics and is light- and responsive-feeling. Sometimes the suspension seems a little harsh, especially in the small, choppy bumps. I would adjust clickers to fix that or, ideally, get it revalved. With the suspension, the harder you ride it, the better it works. Slower or lighter riders might really notice the harsh feeling in the suspension settings. Other than that flaw, the Honda is just about perfect. I was comfortable right away on the Honda.

The Suzuki was the best-cornering bike. It’s funny how a brand can keep that same trait for so many years, because it seems like they always corner well. The throttle response was another bright spot for this bike. It feels like the rear wheel and the throttle are connected to each other. There is no hesitation at all when you turn the throttle. The motor had an electric feel to it, though. It was like all the power was in one place. It made decent power but it wasn’t as broad as the Honda or the KTM. The suspension also felt a little unstable to me. It wanted to dart out from under me a few times and I couldn’t figure out why. It was a little soft for me, and that was the only thing I tried adjusting. Still, even with the compression clickers out a few clicks, I had the same feeling.

Conclusion: After riding all the bikes, I would pick the Honda as the best this year. It stands out in several categories, including the engine, the handling, and ergonomics. It also doesn’t have any major flaws. I do think this bike is better suited to a faster intermediate or pro-level rider. The truth is, I could go just as fast on any of the bikes if we did lap times on them. I just felt like I was most comfortable and most confident on the Honda.

Answer 8

honda  

Answer 9

hey whats up this is pro motocross rider joshua henry. i think that kawasaki is the better brands bike.

monster kawasaki all day

Answer 10

i hate honda yamaha rules and then kawisaki and suzuki and ktm and then honda