Blue, Red, Orange, Green, Yellow...Well what's it going to be? I guess to the common eye, the look and the color is what pleases the buyer through attractiveness.
If you are looking for your first off road vehicle to purchase, take into account the methods you use in purchasing a car. A lot of money is being invested into this vehicle, so the vehicle must meet the standard requirements. Standard requirements may include the vehicle starting up, moving and capable to do basic functional things. Researching is a must to ensure the right qualifications in a good ride; height requirements, engine size, power with torque, and the aggressive components "shocks and a-arm absorbers" that relates to the rider's needs.
The competitive nature of all businesses is the same. Companies will trademark their product to identify the alpha dog in the industry. Some of these differences does not make one bike less important than another. It just depends on the consumer and what color they identify themselves with. Here is a list of vehicle colors in relation to their prospective company. Please note popularity of these vehicles results in the legacy of sponsers that support racers who win in professional competitions time and time again:
Yamaha is the leading vehicle out on the market. Their stock vehicle fits most universal riders in height requirments as well as engine power. They provide fuel injected 4 stroke (straight gas) models as well as pre-mixed (oil and gas) 2 stroke models. California state laws are pushing environmental laws to outlaw all 2 stroke engines because of the pollution emission and sparks that causes desert fires. The engine size begins at 50cc, moving up to the race ready 450 series.
The obvious increase in engine size relates to how much dirt you are going to make the people behind you eat. Reliablity and ease of finding spare parts is what makes Yamaha stand out amongst the rest.
Honda is the next close competitor closing in on the gap of winning the next motorcross title. The height requirements are less universal to riders as lets say, 'yamaha'. For example; yamaha yz 85 model is the same as the Honda 110 series by height standards, but the yz 85 has a smaller engine than the Honda. Why does this make Yamaha still stand out loud and clear above the rest even if the bike seems slower? The torque on a yz 85 2 stroke is set to a higher rpm [race bike style] which will take off faster and give more thrust than the Honda 110 same in its class. Small differences such as this gives consumers the option to choose which bike best fits them best.
KTM is the "Lexus" of all dirt bikes. Very costly and limited in parts, KTM is known in the dirt biking world as the luxury off road vehicle in its class. If you are a high roller than this is for you! Options are very similar and not similar to all other make and models.
Kawasaki and Suzuki are the least popular from the rest. A lot of riders purchase them which means that they are getting their moneys worth out of them, but popularity maybe isn't their highlight in the business industry because professional riders are not winning titles for their team. Once again, there is no disrespect to these makes, they are just considered 'less' popular compared to Yamaha and Honda.
Going to a local dealership to try them out is the best option for a consumer. Even if you don't purchase them, getting a feel for the differences is the best way to go. There is definitely an "insurance/warranty" that they may give you upon purchasing a vehicle, but be aware the sticker price on the tags in the show room do not account for the hidden taxes and fees that come along with the bike. The best bet is to see what color, make, model you are interested in and go to a public forum to buy a "used" bike in your local area. That way you can test ride your vehicle up and down the street and ask questions to the seller about the options they will throw in with it. Do Not forget to bargain with them. Everyone is willing to lower their price if they really want to get rid of them. Good Luck!
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