Best 2 wheeler for riding on a farm

[FutureFarmer]

Whats the best type of bike for riding on a farm? I'm talking ground that is a bit rough, hilly but mowable. I have no idea how to maintain a bike, so something low maintenance please.

 

[Slippery Slope]

Depends if you like peddling or motocrossing?!

 

[FutureFarmer]

Depends if you like peddling or motocrossing?!

Motoring. Is a motocross better than enduro? Or are other types more suitable? I'm not looking to be the fastest, just want something that is easy to ride, fun and low maintenance.

 

[Slippery Slope]

If it's just for fun and to get you about, anything will do really. Just think about your size and what you can throw about as some will be plenty heavy enough. Good tyres make a massive difference if you've got steep ground especially if it's muddy.

I ride a Honda crf240. Use it for getting cows in, getting from a to b and generally pratting about under the pretence of work! It's nice and light and generally reliable considering that it only gets a wash and oil once a year!

The likes of Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki etc are all safe bets and hold their value well.

 

[hendrebc]

There was a whole thread on this not long ago. @JP1 might remember which one?

 

[FutureFarmer]

How about a KTM SX 125?

 

[Slippery Slope]

Yeah, you'd have some fun on that!

 

[JP1]

There was a whole thread on this not long ago. @JP1 might remember which one?

Will find relevant thread when not on iPhone app

In answer to OP; delighted with Honda
CRF250L

 

[Karliboy]

I’d go for a trials bike, as there so easy to go slow on if you need to around stock but nippy enough to chase them too

 

[Moors Lad]

If not doing a lot of road work check out a Beta Alp 200 - Suzuki 200cc engine, easy to put your feet down, and not a wild beast to tame! Engine oil and filter need regular changing and the chain needs regular attention (as they do on any bike!). Light if you drop it too! A friend has one and likes it....

 

[JP1]

Whats the best type of bike for riding on a farm? I'm talking ground that is a bit rough, hilly but mowable. I have no idea how to maintain a bike, so something low maintenance please.

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/motorbike-for-outdoor-lambing.280482/

 

[JP1]

Will find relevant thread when not on iPhone app

In answer to OP; delighted with Honda
CRF250L

Found the thread
https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/motorbike-for-outdoor-lambing.280482/

 

[GeorgeK]

I would agree with a Honda CRF250L, light, nice handling motocross frame with a detuned motor. KTMs are fast and fun but generally not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts. A full on motocrosser isn't suitable, they are highly tuned race engines... a Honda CRF250R requires new pistons and rings at 15 hours

 

[Johnnyboxer]

I would agree with a Honda CRF250L, light, nice handling motocross frame with a detuned motor. KTMs are fast and fun but generally not as reliable as their Japanese counterparts. A full on motocrosser isn't suitable, they are highly tuned race engines... a Honda CRF250R requires new pistons and rings at 15 hours

A CRF 250 R mx doesn't need pistons every 15 hours of MX racing even

 

[Finn farmer]

How about a KTM SX 125?

If you know nothing of working on motorcycles, then t
don't get a Mx bike (Ktm Sx, Husqvarna Tc etc) or enduro, since they eat pistons for breakfast and need oil changing and air filter cleaning/swapping every 10 hours and new pistons at 60h. Same with the high performance Enduro (Ktm Exc, Husqvarna Wr, Husaberg Te etc.). And two stroke needs to be ridden very carefully so the engine doesn't seize, so no engine braking (always you drop down throttle you need to pull the clutch) or long drives on same rpm.

A safer bet would be a "normal" road enduro (Husqvarna Wre, not to be mixed with the Wr, Aprilia Rx) if it has to be a 2-stroke. When you remove all the limiters and set up the carburator properly you're looking at over 30hp which is plenty for a rookie.

 

[Landrover]

How about a Suzuki drz400? Too big of an engine ? Electric start,bomb proof engine will puddle about on tickover all day ! Used to do endruos on one great bikes !

 

[Finn farmer]

How about a Suzuki drz400? Too big of an engine ? Electric start,bomb proof engine will puddle about on tickover all day ! Used to do endruos on one great bikes !

That would be a great bike. Bombproof, power to weight ratio isn't that great as it's quite a hefty bike, so not so easy to accidentally get it to storm away when given a bit too much throttle.

 

[Scrambler]

A KTM Freeride would probably be ideal. There is a brand new 2018 model advertised on Ebay for £4999 inc vat. I presume you can claim the vat back. That's a big saving.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KTM-Free...203089?hash=item56c5d428d1:g:I~4AAOSwPNxc-7CJ

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Something like a DR-Z 250 would be pretty good.
Will burble along, go alright if you rev them like a blender, and go forever on fresh oil and filters.
Unlike most higher-performance 4 strokes, like my CRF450R, which need more maintaining and have lighter components which wear faster (footpegs, gearlever ends, etc etc).
Or the DR-Z400, but they are heavier and take more hanging onto, a bit taller in the seat.

Close ratio gears are for tracks, on my 450r it's hard to go slowly enough for trailriding on hilly terrain, after a couple of hundred k's in a day I'm buggered and my arms hurt.

Down here we have farm farm bikes, like CTX200 Hondas and Suzuki Trojan type bikes, I have a CTX and it's a great bike, just enough oomph and carrier space to be a good farm hack.