2003 kx 125 or 2006 tt-r 230.

[dirt_rider123]

hi i'm looking for a bike. i can get a 2003 kx 125 or 2006 tt-r 230. i'm 16 years old, 5'7, and weigh about 130. i have pretty good riding experience. which would be better for me and would be reliable? the kx is $2200 and the tt-r is $2700. thanx!

 

[sixds]

what kind of riding will you be doing?

 

[mojave ron]

for you...i would go with the kx125...i know i would if i was 16 again :)

 

[Xtremesports445]

i have basically those same two bikes. kx is a race bike, more (much more) maintence, but a lot more power (2 stroke power), stiffer (generally better) suspension. 230 has no maintence (on ours, all we've done in 4 years is change oil!), weaker power (enough to get you around pretty much anywhere though), softer (better for woods) suspension

 

[Moparman1539]

http://dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=108916

 

[kurt15]

i just sold my 2003 dr-z125l today n bought a 2003 kx125. my friend had a tt-r230. buy the kx! :boss:

 

[sarN]

my ex gf's dad bought her a ttr 230, and totally regret it. she was about 10 lbs lighter than you, but the bike is too heavy for her. her dad says the thing is like a damn boat. her ttr-125 fit her much better, but if youre planning on doing some faster riding a two stroke would probly be better

 

[dirt_rider123]

ok guys and gals thanx i'll probably get the kx. lets keep this thread going to see other people's opinions.

 

[dirt_rider123]

o and i'll be riding in the woods and on the track. i just want a bike that won't be much of a hassle in maintenence. money is an issue for me.

 

[Xtremesports445]

the 230 is going to be alot like your ttr, except more power everywhere. then the kx is just a totally different animal

 

[dirt_rider123]

do you think i will be having to put more money into the tt-r 230 or the kx 125?

 

[AnnihilateYZ]

Don't get the ttr, that things a tank.

 

[Chili]

You will have to put more into the KX without a doubt. The TT-R however is likely the most overweight, underpowered, under suspended bike available on the market today, get the KX.

 

[skyhigh230]

buy the KX125 the 230 is a beginer bike, my first bike was a CRF230F basicly the exacat same as the ttr230 i moved up to a KX100 in a month and a half so i would go for the kx125 or a ktm 105 if you can find one

 

[kawicam250]

id rather have a KX125 over a 230 any day, out on the trails and especially at the track. youll have to put more money into the 125, thats for sure, but itll be worth it.

 

[dirt_rider123]

ok thanx guys i'll probably get the kx. do u think $2200 for the 03 kx 125 is a good deal? i was a the shop checking it out the other day. they'll probably go a little lower since i'll be paying them in straight cash.o and the bike is in really good shape. how do u guys think a 250f would be 4 me?