jml Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I was tempted to go for a 125 as a starter, but my mate who has been riding for years on a gas gas 300 dismisses that idea every time I bring it up. What are your goals for riding trials? Are you looking at riding competition? Seeing as though you'll be riding your bike and not your mate, go whatever bike size you feel comfortable with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop650 Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I plan to buy a new bike next year and I want a four stroke. Not because I think they are better but because they are quieter. My old Scorpa is fairly loud. My friend has a 4rt and it is super quiet. I want to be able to practice in my yard without annoying my neighbors. So I need to find a Beta 4t to ride to compare it to the 4rt and then I will decide. The 4rt is nice, feels a little "slower" off the bottom compared to my SY250, but with or without the revs up it much smoother I feel if that makes any sense. The engine braking is something that will take some time for me to get to used when I buy a 4 stroke trial bike of my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 The only reason your old scorpa is loud is because the silencer hasn't been repacked in a decade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I heard that the Beta 4T has a bit more bark than the 260 Montesa but not huge. I als know there is a race cam option for the Beta and it makes them even louder, so if you do get a chance to ride one you might want to check if it's got the race cam or not first. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coop650 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 (edited) The only reason your old scorpa is loud is because the silencer hasn't been repacked in a decade I know lol. But it has to be cut open to repack and I can't weld aluminum with my current welder setup. Edit: I did try to source a replacement but there is not much available for this bike. I also haven't found anyone in the US that offers a repack service for this type of silencer. Edited April 30, 2016 by coop650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyorks Posted May 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2016 I'm now the proud owner of an Evo 200. Told you I couldn't decide between a 125 and a 250! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jml Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm now the proud owner of an Evo 200. Told you I couldn't decide between a 125 and a 250! Awesome choice! You'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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