First MX bike

[jkstiller]

Ok im switch from quads to bikes...ive been riding quads for 5 years first i had a blaster, then got a 660 raptor. Im selling my quad and getting a bike i want either a yamaha (yz) 125, or a kawasaki (kx) 125. Im 5'7 145 pounds soo which do you say i should get? I ride my friends yz 125 and i love it thats mostly why im getting a bike and i sometimes will ride my dads yz 250 but i don't want one cuase i don't want to kill myself im still to small??!?! any help is greatly appresiated!!!!! thanks!!! :nod:

 

[blmmx]

KX 125 has absolutely no low-end power
YZ 125 has decent low-end power
I'd get the yz, when I had a Kx I would have a friend ride it so I could ride his YZ

 

[kawicam250]

KX 125 has absolutely no low-end power
YZ 125 has decent low-end power
I'd get the yz, when I had a Kx I would have a friend ride it so I could ride his YZ

all bikes are different. i own a 2000 KX125 and it hauls everywhere, particually on top because i have a Pro Circuit pipe and silencer designed for more top-end. i put Boyesen power reeds in which helped a lot on bottom. also, my friends owns a 2004 KX125 that has a ton of low end. one of my friends( 17 y/o, been riding for years) rode his bike and compared its low-end torque to one of his friends 06' RMZ250!! you can completely change the power output by installing the right pipe/silencer and jetting.

 

[elcamino12sec]

Why not a 250? Not too much more money and if your use to a large displacement quad you may not be happy with the 125 after 6 months.

 

[jkstiller]

Why not a 250? Not too much more money and if your use to a large displacement quad you may not be happy with the 125 after 6 months.

yeah ill have to see what dad says maybe he will let me get a 250 i ride his ok and the newer yz 125 and 250 are bout the same seat height...thanks for the suggestions

 

[Agitator]

You'd prob'ly never outgrow/get bored with the 250...
:D

 

[Josherichy]

yz is much betr

 

[02rm250]

125 and 250 have the same seat height

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

Get the YZ

 

[BBking25]

looks like yz won :)

 

[Okiewan]

125 and 250 have the same seat height

You sure?

 

[Moose]

125 and 250 have the same seat height

2007 YZ 125 seat height = 39.3 inches
2007 YZ 250 seat height = 39.1 inches

I'd say he's right.

 

[Okiewan]

Is that the same?

 

[Moose]

Is that the same?

If you're nit picky it isn't.

Two tenths of an inch doesn't make big of a difference.

 

[Okiewan]

Picky or not, it's not the same number lol.
You can look at it while standing on your head, it won't be the same. :yeehaw:

 

[BBking25]

how about we call that a tie and move on okie and elliot?

 

[Okiewan]

Party pooper.

 

[rickyd]

Get what bike you can get the best deal on. The kid had a 01 KX125, bike worked great, was never at a loss for power and I think helped him become a better rider :cool: :ride:

 

[kawicam250]

125 and 250 have the same seat height

2007 KX250F: 37.8in.
2005 KX125: 37.2in.

bottom line: aint the same. :ahhh: :|

 

[Wrekt-1]

i think everyone gets the height difference point. They are the same +/- an inch. That's being very safe. Also depends used or new, if any changes have been made or if it was beat on and not cared for. I have a ton of Kawi background, but do like teh YZ's. Your background similar to mine, try to stick a 250, it'll have more of the bottom end you're used to, and as stated, you really won't outgrow.