(I read the article, good read)
I just started riding last year on the street so I'm still pretty new to bikes in general. Never been offroading untill last weekend I went ridin with some friends. I was supposed to ride a Honda 250 but the bike was too big for me and I coudln't touch the ground while on it. I'm only 5' and less then 100lbs. So instead, I got to follow the big boys on a little 50 :) I had a great time, although some moments were a little frustrating, but at least I know this is something I would have fun doing again.
I have been offered to buy a friend's 01 XR80, which I like because of it's small size, and it's a good deal. I really want something cheap as I already have 2 other bikes, a supermoto and a street bike I'm trying to sell. However I'm getting mixed advice from others that the bike would be either too small for me (engine wise) or too abrupt. I'm VERY tempted to pick it up just because it's a good deal and I figured, worst case scenario I'll sell it and get something else. ...ok fine and I'm not the most patient shopper :P
Just wanted to get some quick input from others about this bike.
Thanks :)
I just started riding last year on the street so I'm still pretty new to bikes in general. Never been offroading untill last weekend I went ridin with some friends. I was supposed to ride a Honda 250 but the bike was too big for me and I coudln't touch the ground while on it. I'm only 5' and less then 100lbs. So instead, I got to follow the big boys on a little 50 :) I had a great time, although some moments were a little frustrating, but at least I know this is something I would have fun doing again.
I have been offered to buy a friend's 01 XR80, which I like because of it's small size, and it's a good deal. I really want something cheap as I already have 2 other bikes, a supermoto and a street bike I'm trying to sell. However I'm getting mixed advice from others that the bike would be either too small for me (engine wise) or too abrupt. I'm VERY tempted to pick it up just because it's a good deal and I figured, worst case scenario I'll sell it and get something else. ...ok fine and I'm not the most patient shopper :P
Just wanted to get some quick input from others about this bike.
Thanks :)