Originally posted by: yagerzzz
What's your logic behind this?

First off, they're both "Zuki's". We're talking about the Suzuki LTZ250 and the Suzuki LT230S.

As far as the handling, the 230 is nearly 20% lighter than the LTZ. Second, the 230 has more front suspension (6.7 inches versus 6.1). Third, the 230 has a lot more rear suspension (7.9 inches versus 6.1). Fourth, have you seen the suspension geometry of the LTZ? The rear is more like a utiltiy quad than a sport quad. Check out this pick of the shock angle. It's nearly straight up and down!

http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products...5/Default.aspx

Don't get me wrong, the LTZ is a great little beginners bike. It will be way more maintenance free than the 230, and probably a lot more fun for most kids who don't want to put up with the hassle of kick starting a four stroke and working on a 20 year old quad just to keep it going. But the 230 would handle better hands down. Again though, I'm talking a stock 230 in good shape. Not a ragged out junker with worn out bearings, tie rods, and brakes.