You may also consider a 96-00 YZ125. These bikes, by 125 standards, had good bottom and mid range, while still being able to scream on top. Even Trail Rider magazine considered these series of bikes to be excellent woods bikes. However, if true woods riding is to be the main focus of your riding, then I would advise purchasing any of the KTM/Husky enduro bikes. Why? because these bikes were designed from day one for the very demands that you are contemplating. They come with "off road" style suspension, bigger ergonomoically designed tanks, wide ration transmissions ect...