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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mil81" data-source="post: 4768274" data-attributes="member: 590578">You have a couple good points here, like the maintenance of the 4 vs. 2.  But you recomend him a 250 4-stroke, or a 250+ 2-smoke.  Those aren't really comparable bikes.  And a 250+ 2 stroke is definately not a beginner's bike.  If I were you I would stick to a 125 if you decide to ride a 2-smoke.Personally I have a fan of the 2-strokes as well.  The thing with 2-strokes is you have to keep the revs up to keep in the power band.  It's not good for the motor to let the revs drop.  So, you have to keep the bike wound out, and ride it pretty hard at all times.  A 4-stroke you can lug down, and ride slowly if need be, which is nice on the trails, if you come to a tight spot, a log, or a big mud hole.</blockquote>

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