In the new dirt rider, they talk about how Honda will be coming out with a new version of the CRF150. The picture shows an aluminum frame and looks just like a small 450. Normally, this would mean nothing to me, BUT, my dad is like 5'6" (with very short legs) and bought a CRF250R. As it turns out he is too intimidated by how tall the 250 is. Stalling and having to start while climbing a hill is something that just isn't "fun" for him.
He ended up buying a TRX450 and loves it, but still would like to ride bikes every once and a while. Now obviously he isn't going to enter any SX races on a bike like this, but just the chance to play around on a bike might be fun. In the past, we have recommended a CRF230 (which is SUPER HEAVY) and a CRF150 (which really isn't all that light and doesn't have a high performance engine and chasis). Some have recommended putting a linkage on the rear of the 250, but you would also have to lower the front a lot to make the geometery correct, and I am still not sure it is low enough.
If this bike is the size of a 85 big wheel or a KX100, it could be a great solution for older guys or real short guys (and girls, like my WIFE) that want something about the size of a KX100, but something that has more low end torque/power and easier to ride with a more broad powerband. Also a bike that kids could ride instead of 2 strokes to get them ready for the big bike 4T's (which is what the intent of this bike sounds like).
Hopefully they go through with it.
He ended up buying a TRX450 and loves it, but still would like to ride bikes every once and a while. Now obviously he isn't going to enter any SX races on a bike like this, but just the chance to play around on a bike might be fun. In the past, we have recommended a CRF230 (which is SUPER HEAVY) and a CRF150 (which really isn't all that light and doesn't have a high performance engine and chasis). Some have recommended putting a linkage on the rear of the 250, but you would also have to lower the front a lot to make the geometery correct, and I am still not sure it is low enough.
If this bike is the size of a 85 big wheel or a KX100, it could be a great solution for older guys or real short guys (and girls, like my WIFE) that want something about the size of a KX100, but something that has more low end torque/power and easier to ride with a more broad powerband. Also a bike that kids could ride instead of 2 strokes to get them ready for the big bike 4T's (which is what the intent of this bike sounds like).
Hopefully they go through with it.