Should I get a YZ426F or an XR100?

[cstem]

I would go for the bigger bike.  Off road riding is a great way to improve aerobic and mucsle fitness, plus you are using a lot of the same muscle groups when riding. Also you can learn/perfect techniques used for sliding, braking, near crashing, etc.  Plus you could motard or ice race it!  If you already do aerobic exercise on a bicycle or something, then go for the smaller bike.  It can teach you technique as well just won't give you the work out of a bigger, faster, heavier machine. Smaller bikes are also cheaper as long as you don't get into a penis size competition to see who can build the trickest mini bike!

[minimotox]

Shawn,

      I have a 1995 KTM 620 in great shape that I am selling for $1000.00.  The bike has Renthal Bars, Brembo Brakes and WP suspension.  This bike is pure European the Drive chain is on the right side compared to left and the kick start is on the left.  This bike is probably more bike than you might be looking for but the price is right.  If you are interested give me a call 847.791.8047 ask for Anthony.  

[WebCrush]

A few years ago I picked up an xr100 as a pitbike, i already had a drz400 for trail riding.

well, times got tough that summer and i had to sell the 400, but one day i still wanted to go for a dirt ride.

I pulled the xr100 out and took it riding with my buddies.  Ya, it was down on power, but i gotta say i had a blast.  Rather than using one or two gears lugging the engine around tight woods like my buddies, I was shifting through the whole range, pushing hard on the engine.

I have to say--the xr100 was a BLAST to ride that way as I never felt like the bike wanted to toss me on my head even though I rode it WAY over its abilities.  Its lightweight nature and small size made it fun to flattrack it into corners and just go WFO as often as possible.

I don't know about flex or chasis support, i weighed about 170 at the time.

Right now, I even consider dumping my xr400 for something really small so I can have fun again and not leave the G/F out in the dust.

[Bernie]

I'm looking for an XR or a TTR125 if anyone knows of one for sale. :)

[motomadness]

Thanks everyone.  I really appreciate the honesty.  We are all on a budget when it come to racing and I will consider what you've all said so I can get the most bang for the buck.

(did I let the cat out of the bag?)

I'll let you know what I do.