KLX125 or XR 200

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Razordogg

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I'm looking for some feedback, I'm looking at buying my wife either a KLX125 or an XR200/250. She is a novice and is 5'8. Can anyone give me some feedback on the KLX I know nothing about them. Have experience with the XR 200 not sure what would be best. Also an feedback on the CRF150 would be helpful too. I'm a little worried about the weight on an CRF150 or XR200 is the KLX much lighter? How about power difference?

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Razordogg

 

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pyrofreak

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CRF230 or maybe a 250X if she's a little bit nuts. :-D

 

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Xtremesports445

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the klx ttr and drz 125's are all pretty tame and will be easy for her to handle. However, they lack seriously in power. the crf150 will have a tiny bit more umph but is quite a bit heavier than the 125's. There is also the crf230 which should have plenty of power for her. it is a bit heavier, but it's also got a short profile, making it easier to control. it just depends if you're going to be riding where you'll need more power.

 

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Razordogg

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Thanks Xtreme,
I think the 125 is probably the way to go for her at first since she is a real novice. We will be riding real tame trails and I don't see any serious hill climbs in her immediate future!! :yikes:

 

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Poptart

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Razordogg said:

Thanks Xtreme,
I think the 125 is probably the way to go for her at first since she is a real novice. We will be riding real tame trails and I don't see any serious hill climbs in her immediate future!! :yikes:

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yup, the 125 is the way to go. i love the ttr. try looking into that. ive heard some broken frames, swingarms and other things on the kawasaki.

 

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cr125freak

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i would say the xr200.. At 5' 8'' she would probably tower over the 150 and 125... The 250x would probably be no fun to ride since she is a novice

 

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Razordogg

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The only ting I worry about is the weight on the XR200. Ireally like the light weight of the TTR125. It's taken me 16 years to get her riding and I don't want to scare her off. I would rather have her on a bike that is maybe a little to small or wimpy then one that is too big or cumbersome for her skill level at this point. The way I look at it is I can always up grade!
I'm going to check out a used TTR tomorrow.
Thanks guys!

 

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mtk

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I'd go with your first instincts on that one.

 

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cr125freak

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Crf230

 

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Razordogg

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At over 50lbs heavier than the TTR125 I can't see her riding a CRF230 as a first ride!

 

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Poptart

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Razordogg said:

At over 50lbs heavier than the TTR125 I can't see her riding a CRF230 as a first ride!

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i agree.

 

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2 stroke for life

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A realy good fast bike would be a brand new 07 CRF150R.

 

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Poptart

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2 stroke for life said:

A realy good fast bike would be a brand new 07 CRF150R.

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i agree

 

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2 stroke for life said:

A realy good fast bike would be a brand new 07 CRF150R.

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Yeah, that is a perfect choice for a timid newbie rider. :coocoo:

 

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cr125freak

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they look BAD.. if she wants any motorcross that would be it.. forgot all about it,, yes the 150 would be great (cant make up my mind)