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English15x · 03-16-2005, 05:09 PM

I've been riding since october of this year, but i got a small bike for my first bike. When i was about 7 i used to ride a honda 50, but then i lost interest and my dad sold it. and i dont remember anything from it. im still pretty new. im just curious what kind of bike i should upgrade to. i jump and all that, and want to go to the local track on the days they have free rides. i live in an open country type area. right now i have a 2005 Suzuki drz125L. I dont think it has the power to move my height n weight anymore. i am about 6'1 and about 190 pds. im looking for a bike ideal for me. i have tons of experience with quads, how would i know if im reading for a 2 stroke or a 4 stroke racing bike? please help .. here is a pic of me on my bike just for laughs

futball22 · 03-17-2005, 01:06 PM

LOL. you do look a little big for that bike. I just bought myself a RMZ 250 and its awesome. And after reading a bunch of articles on it, it seems like they are getting good ratings. It should have enough power for you. I'm 5'10" and 175 lbs and it can haul me around just fine.

GSX-R600 · 03-17-2005, 01:44 PM

If you are going to get a dirtbike...get a 2 stroke. If quads are your thing...like me...lol Then go with a four stroke, look at the Z400 by Suzuki. If money is no object look at a Yamaha YFZ450 or Honda 450R.

Mike

EastCoastMotion · 03-22-2005, 02:14 PM

I just bought an 02 RM250 and i couldnt be more happy......more than enough power to go around!
I'm 5'10 and 160....so im a little under weight and under height for this bike but still a good time!

Dave2122 · 03-30-2005, 09:58 PM

I think an 01-04 RM125 would be perfect for you. Try and find one that is stock that way yopu can modify it as you get faster. Good luck!

digipoi · 04-04-2005, 08:10 PM

RM250. With your size, you will grow into it pretty quickly and wouldnt need anymore upgrades for a while.

03-16-2005, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
English15x Where Am I ? Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 29	What bike for me? please help I've been riding since october of this year, but i got a small bike for my first bike. When i was about 7 i used to ride a honda 50, but then i lost interest and my dad sold it. and i dont remember anything from it. im still pretty new. im just curious what kind of bike i should upgrade to. i jump and all that, and want to go to the local track on the days they have free rides. i live in an open country type area. right now i have a 2005 Suzuki drz125L. I dont think it has the power to move my height n weight anymore. i am about 6'1 and about 190 pds. im looking for a bike ideal for me. i have tons of experience with quads, how would i know if im reading for a 2 stroke or a 4 stroke racing bike? please help .. here is a pic of me on my bike just for laughs Attached Thumbnails Last edited by English15x; 03-16-2005 at 05:15 PM.

03-17-2005, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
GSX-R600 In Training Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 03 Suzuki Z400 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 101	If you are going to get a dirtbike...get a 2 stroke. If quads are your thing...like me...lol Then go with a four stroke, look at the Z400 by Suzuki. If money is no object look at a Yamaha YFZ450 or Honda 450R. Mike __________________ #22 2003 Suzuki Z400 Rossier Full Exhaust K&N Pro Flow kit w/Alba adapter AC Propegs 160mj, 3rd clip and 3.5 turns on stock pilot Motors get holeshots but racers win races.

03-22-2005, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
EastCoastMotion Seat Tester Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2002 RM250 Location: Bordentown NJ Posts: 95	I just bought an 02 RM250 and i couldnt be more happy......more than enough power to go around! I'm 5'10 and 160....so im a little under weight and under height for this bike but still a good time! __________________ "Pain is Temporary, Pride is Forever" NUCC '07

04-04-2005, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
digipoi Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Honolulu Posts: 84	RM250. With your size, you will grow into it pretty quickly and wouldnt need anymore upgrades for a while. __________________ 2004 RM250 2004 DRZ125L 2006 TTR-90E 2004 JR50 1993 RM250 1990 KDX200

03-17-2005, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
futball22 Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 36	LOL. you do look a little big for that bike. I just bought myself a RMZ 250 and its awesome. And after reading a bunch of articles on it, it seems like they are getting good ratings. It should have enough power for you. I'm 5'10" and 175 lbs and it can haul me around just fine.

03-30-2005, 09:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	I think an 01-04 RM125 would be perfect for you. Try and find one that is stock that way yopu can modify it as you get faster. Good luck!

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