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SuzukiRider · 08-15-2005, 03:56 PM

Im going to be getting a new bike soon, and i was wondering which one would be better for me.I have an 84 pe175 right now, and its pretty fast, i can beat my friends 2003 ttr-125 in 4th gear. but its a little heavy for me right now. im 14, about 140 pounds, and around 5'8-5'9. i was thinking of getting a bike anywhere from an '88-2000 RM125 or KX125 because i still want the tourque and speed that my old bike had..but lighter. would those be a good choice? i dont do a lot of trailing in the woods but sometimes i will trail a little, i do a little jumping, but i want to start hitting bigger gaps, and thats why im getting a lighter bike, the p.e is just too heavy for that right now.

Dave2122 · 08-15-2005, 09:00 PM

I personally like the 125 2 strokes. I think you will find them to be fast light and handle great. All the Major brands make great 125's and you would not go wrong with any of them.

SuzukiRider · 08-15-2005, 09:42 PM

ok thanks

skyzmine · 08-16-2005, 01:07 PM

im a suzuki fan myself but all brands are good..

Dave2122 · 08-16-2005, 03:17 PM

So am I but didn't want to be biased...LOL

motoman · 09-12-2005, 11:06 PM

Don't rule out the 250 4 strokes if you can find one that you can afford in decent shape. You may find it easier to ride.

digipoi · 09-14-2005, 01:47 AM

2 strokes are way more fun though. Might as well ride them while you still got the chance.

Dave2122 · 09-14-2005, 04:05 PM

I agree 100%

lyrixxx · 09-26-2005, 12:52 AM

Take a look at the Honda. I was in the same boat...except I'm 34 and this is my first dirt bike! because I'm 6' 4" 230 I was down to the RMZ450 or the CRF450 I chose the CRF for the support behind the bike. That is very important. REALLY check out the 06 CRF250...Duel exhaust...NICE! good luck on whatever choice you make!

08-15-2005, 03:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
SuzukiRider In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: '84 P.e 175 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 109	which bike? Im going to be getting a new bike soon, and i was wondering which one would be better for me.I have an 84 pe175 right now, and its pretty fast, i can beat my friends 2003 ttr-125 in 4th gear. but its a little heavy for me right now. im 14, about 140 pounds, and around 5'8-5'9. i was thinking of getting a bike anywhere from an '88-2000 RM125 or KX125 because i still want the tourque and speed that my old bike had..but lighter. would those be a good choice? i dont do a lot of trailing in the woods but sometimes i will trail a little, i do a little jumping, but i want to start hitting bigger gaps, and thats why im getting a lighter bike, the p.e is just too heavy for that right now.

08-16-2005, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
skyzmine Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2000 SUZUKI RM125 Location: New York Skyz Posts: 29	im a suzuki fan myself but all brands are good.. __________________ This has been news from the SKY

09-12-2005, 11:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
motoman Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Airdrie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 46	Don't rule out the 250 4 strokes if you can find one that you can afford in decent shape. You may find it easier to ride. __________________ 2003 Rm250 1992 DS80

09-14-2005, 01:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
digipoi Seat Tester Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Honolulu Posts: 84	2 strokes are way more fun though. Might as well ride them while you still got the chance. __________________ 2004 RM250 2004 DRZ125L 2006 TTR-90E 2004 JR50 1993 RM250 1990 KDX200

08-15-2005, 09:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	I personally like the 125 2 strokes. I think you will find them to be fast light and handle great. All the Major brands make great 125's and you would not go wrong with any of them.

08-15-2005, 09:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
SuzukiRider In Training Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: '84 P.e 175 Location: B.C Canada Posts: 109	ok thanks

08-16-2005, 03:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	So am I but didn't want to be biased...LOL

09-14-2005, 04:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dave2122 Sprocket Pilot Joined: Sep 2004 Bike: Which one of the 9? Location: USA Posts: 887	I agree 100%

09-26-2005, 12:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
lyrixxx Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 2	Take a look at the Honda. I was in the same boat...except I'm 34 and this is my first dirt bike! because I'm 6' 4" 230 I was down to the RMZ450 or the CRF450 I chose the CRF for the support behind the bike. That is very important. REALLY check out the 06 CRF250...Duel exhaust...NICE! good luck on whatever choice you make!

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