patto3 said:I have a 2003 CR 125 and am very happy with it. We rebuild mine twice a season now and it has never broken down. The suspension and handling is really good which is what you would expect from a honda, although my front brakes have gone a bit squishy recently and I have tried to bleed them about 5 times. I have to admit the engine is not very strong if that's what your looing for. I have v-force reed blocks and a pro-circuit system and it still isn't a fast bike. If you want reliability, suspension and handling then you can't go past this bike but if your looking for power, than you probably wont like this bike.
kawicam250 said:now this is one honest response, +1 :cool: . the suspension and handling was not what killed the beast, it was power. the 2000-2004( not up to date on any older models)CR125 was the worst 125 you could buy whether you wanted low-end or top-end, but its handling was still pretty good. as i recall, the KX and RM125's were the best-selling and pretty much the best 125's back then it that era. i own a 2000 KX125 and i am very happy with it, lots of power and great suspension/handling.
RocketRaccoon said:KX just couldn't get it right.QUOTE]
oh crap.........you again?!? just what did you mean by that, have you ever ridden a KX? well ive ridden a 2000 CR125, and like what MXGirl said, it had no bottom end. dont bash on my bike, because ive got plenty to say about your brand ;) .
kawicam250 said:oh crap.........you again?!? just what did you mean by that, have you ever ridden a KX? well ive ridden a 2000 CR125, and like what MXGirl said, it had no bottom end. dont bash on my bike, because ive got plenty to say about your brand ;) .
Oh god...here we go again. Its a sad fact that both our brands sucked during this time period. Look up the reviews/shootouts and you will see that your mean green machine and my red rocket both took turns finishing last. Its also true that both our brands could do well with some work. I know you love your bike and love Kawasaki. Just about every post that you make recommends a KX. That doesn't mean its the best. Oh...yes I have ridden a KX. Im sure probably more than you ever had. I lived in a mostly kawi neighborhood. My local dealer was Kawi/Suzuki so that was most common. Only two of us had Hondas. I liked the bikes, but wanted to be different so went red. If you want to be honest with people than tell them to get a YZ. :nod: ;)
RocketRaccoon said:kawicam250 said:Oh god...here we go again. Its a sad fact that both our brands sucked during this time period. Look up the reviews/shootouts and you will see that your mean green machine and my red rocket both took turns finishing last. Its also true that both our brands could do well with some work. I know you love your bike and love Kawasaki. Just about every post that you make recommends a KX. That doesn't mean its the best. Oh...yes I have ridden a KX. Im sure probably more than you ever had. I lived in a mostly kawi neighborhood. My local dealer was Kawi/Suzuki so that was most common. Only two of us had Hondas. I liked the bikes, but wanted to be different so went red. If you want to be honest with people than tell them to get a YZ. :nod: ;)
i dont pay much attention to what the mags have to say, but if you want it that way, then here we go. yes, i would tell him to get the YZ125 if he was taller than 5'8''-5'9'', but i dont know that( well, no one knows but him). the YZ is made for someone who wants to race or is relatively tall, the KX is made for someone who wants to have fun or is in the 5'4''-5'8'' range. once i know his height/weight, then i'll give my opinion. the KX/RM were winning the shootouts in 03'-04', and KTM won in 02'. i havent seen any 2000-2001 125 shootouts, so i cant bear with you there. i know that the KX isnt perfect for every situation, but a lot of people that come on here wanting a 125 are between 5'4''-5'8'' range, thats why i do what i do. if anyone is taller and possibly looking to race, then they should look into a YZ. Yamaha's and KTM's are also more $$, and usually people that want a 125 dont want to spend any more than $2000. you and i both dont want this to turn into a bash thread, but if you have any more comments( which im sure you do ;) ), then go ahead.
mxlee4 said:you know when you say they have no bottom end do you meen that when you accelerate it takes a while to get into the band. and could you please answer this what is the 01-00-99 and 98 like. because i know that the 98 and 99 have the same engine as my 97 which is pretty fast. but would the 98-99 engine be better that the 00-01-02-03. thnx
kawicam250 said:RocketRaccoon said:i dont pay much attention to what the mags have to say, but if you want it that way, then here we go. yes, i would tell him to get the YZ125 if he was taller than 5'8''-5'9'', but i dont know that( well, no one knows but him). the YZ is made for someone who wants to race or is relatively tall, the KX is made for someone who wants to have fun or is in the 5'4''-5'8'' range. once i know his height/weight, then i'll give my opinion. the KX/RM were winning the shootouts in 03'-04', and KTM won in 02'. i havent seen any 2000-2001 125 shootouts, so i cant bear with you there. i know that the KX isnt perfect for every situation, but a lot of people that come on here wanting a 125 are between 5'4''-5'8'' range, thats why i do what i do. if anyone is taller and possibly looking to race, then they should look into a YZ. Yamaha's and KTM's are also more $$, and usually people that want a 125 dont want to spend any more than $2000. you and i both dont want this to turn into a bash thread, but if you have any more comments( which im sure you do ;) ), then go ahead.
Dude...you need to chill out. Im just having fun with you. I seem to have struck a nerve. Its ok that you like your bike. Its nice to see that you stand behind your brand and try to remain loyal. I do the same with Honda, but I stay true to myself. If someone asks about a certain year CR, Im the first one to tell them if it was good or a piece of crap. I know that you are only 14 so I dont take your posts too seriously. When I was your age I got into many a debates about whos bike is best. Now...many years later I realize that it was silly and the whole point was just to have fun. So relax...take a deep breath and just enjoy your bike for what it is. :cool:
P.S. : Here are some links showing that both Honda and Kawasaki sucked ;) 2003 KX came in last with CR.
http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=70
2004 came in second :yeehaw:
http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/product_reviews/article/0,13190,630875,00.html
2005 came in last :eek: CR second
http://www.transworldmotocross.com/mx/features/article/0,13190,1048791,00.html
mxlee4 said:so which cr should i get. 98 to 03 which would be the best.
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