dingle Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Interested to gauge opinion here ...... If you were looking at buying a 2016 model bike what would you buy and why ? I'm looking at buying a bike next year and want a new one (it's nice to treat yourself) the Montesa's look nice but are out of my price range. (I Had a bounce on one at the NEC yesterday) I had been looking at Shercos as I liked the look of them and the price, but also had a go on a beta on the try trials area (albeit a 125) And it got me thinking .... By the looks of it the beta is around £500 more than the Sherco (was looking at 300's) is there other makes i should be considering around the same price bracket ? Say 5 - 6k Also beta 2 stroke or beta 4 stroke ? Any thoughts or opinions would be most welcome as I'm sure they will differ a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin008 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Unless your already a Clubman rider, I would stick to a 2-stroke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazz46 Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 To be fair I've got a beta . But Sherco scorpa gasgas or any 2016 bikes are all good 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Watching........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingle Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Unless your already a Clubman rider, I would stick to a 2-stroke. Total novice...........yesterday riding the beta was my first time on a trials bike, but it went surprisingly well! Could you qualify that a bit more for me please Colin ? I'm interested to learn as much as possible ...... I currently own both 4 and 2 stroke bikes albeit different types of bikes (CR250 moto cross & KTM525 exc supermoto / enduro) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingle Posted December 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Watching........ Please join in ..... As far as I'm concerned no opinion (at least in this thread) is a wrong one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Nice to treat yourself but best advice is don't buy new at your stage. After a few months your experience will probably see you wanting something else and you won't lose as badly on the right used bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strengthcoach Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Maybe get a GG when they become available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capper Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 wouldn't suggest a 300 for a novice,more like a 200 beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iridebikes Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Ive ridden a 16 sherco 300 15 beta evo 2t300 14 evo 4t 300 Out off all of them I'd say the sherco has to be the better one, they felt a lot better with having the fuel tank upfront I have ridden a sherco 2015 with the fuel tank at the back and it was horrible so I'd say if you get a sherco has to be a 16 since they are much easier to ride but if you don't to spend that much, I'd go with the beta 4t as they are very good bikes from a novice rider to expert rider but I really wouldn't get a beta 300 2t there just too much power for a noivce rider in my opinion as it's easy to make a mistake and just put power on where on a smaller cc bike you are able to get away with mistakes more Becuase everything happens slower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s.e.lucas Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 If I were buying a 2016 model I'd wait until I could afford a 4rt or finance one. Not saying you should do that but that's what I'd do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 I'd have to say a clean , used Beta 200 ... Get started as cheap as you can to see if your gonna love it or not ! Trials is 90% rider , 10% bike ... You decide how far you want to with it before settling on a serious bike purchase ... Only been at it about 40 years now , and if I was gonna get a new bike it would have to be a Mont , and I'd get another 20 out of it .! Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 If I were buying a 2016 it would be a new 300 Scorpa! I had my son test ride one yesterday, and he was impressed. Of course I had a go too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strengthcoach Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 If I were buying a 2016 it would be a new 300 Scorpa! I had my son test ride one yesterday, and he was impressed. Of course I had a go too! Line you are on to something there. At the Ryan Young class a couple weeks ago Ryan brought a brand new Scorpa 300. He let us all take a spin. We loved it. Nice bike and had a great feel to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_t Posted December 8, 2015 Report Share Posted December 8, 2015 Well given your other 2 bikes I am guessing you have a pretty good feel for riding bikes in lots of different types of situations. Trials is another type of riding totally. I had 5 bikes in the stable when I got my first trials bike, I got a second hand GG, after a few years I realized I loved the sport (and saved up some money) I got a new 2015 Sherco (I actually like the tank in the rear). If you don't want to start out on the cheap side I would at the very least go to a few events and swing your leg over as many bikes as you can. I am always happy to loan my bike to a person who would like to ride a section or 2. See what sort of things you will be doing with your bike, if you plan on hitting 6ft high splatters lean towards at least a 250 If you are going to be challenged enough on the clubman route a 200 might be more than enough bike. Trials is a lot different in person than it is on you tube or forums - People are super friendly and what looks super easy on the internet... isn't. If you like a good challenge Trials is for you - finding the right bike is just the first obstacle of many . BTW be sure to look at the new Vertigo and TRS they both look awesome (not as awesome as a Sherco though). Cheers, Michael - Team Sherco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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