how big is too big Serious Help needed

[kingriz1]

Hi,

Is there a rider weight limit on a 125?

I am asking because I want to teach my brother how to ride. I have 2 125's, he is 240 lbs.

I have always heard that anyone bigger than 165lbshould be on a 250.

What is the skinny on this.

Sincerely,

KingRiz1

 

[motox4fun]

The Skinny on the FAT.........

In my opinion, 240lbs is much too heavy for a 125cc machine. He should consider possibly a four stroke as a beginner bike. Probably something like a XR250 or XR 400(consider his weight) or even a YZF250 would be a good bike to begin on. Just my 2 cents....... :)

 

[kingriz1]

Yeah if I had a choice I would. I only have 125's. These are my crash and learn bikes. And I dont want to spend too much on a bike just for him to decide he doesnt like riding. Can the shocks and suspension handle is weight?

How about the clutch?

Sincerely,

Kingriz1

 

[lawman]

the bike should hold up fine. there's a guy in my club who's about that big & he smokes people in the a class at hare scrambles on a ratty old 125, just because he can. that whole rider weight/bike size thing is way overrated, imo. it's still riding ability.

 

[WoodsRider]

Ever heard of Craig Hayes

The guy is well above 250 and can ride the snot out of a Husky 125.

 

[Layton]

WoodsRider is right.
That 125 probably feels like a mini-bike to him.;)

 

[kingriz1]

Thanks guys. I am gonna put him on this weekend.

Sincerely,

Kingriz1

 

[chadk01]

DITTO what lawman had to say about the rider/weight overating. I believe it matters a whole lot at the Pro level, however, at the level most of us mortals are at, its all about ability.

 

[derekb_55]

The 125 will be fine for him to learn but if he is going to be serious about riding, he will probably have alot more fun on a larger bore bike.

 

[Jon K.]

Unless that is a solid 240, a little riding will probably have him at 220 in no time!!:)