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[QUOTE="bbbom, post: 200639, member: 16301"]
I think you can actually learn on just about anything on the easier more predictable terrain.  The problem is when you try to advance your skills by trying more challenging terrain - that to me is when bike choice becomes important.

The difficulty with the 2 stroke 125's that I have ridden with is in technical areas and hillclimbing.

I have ridden with some kids that are pretty good riders and they have trouble keeping the 125 revved up to keep the bike moving over obstacles AND keep it controlled enough to stay on it and on the trail.  The trails you would take for granted on your 500 will really make a 125 rider W-O-R-K.

Myself, I started out on a KLX300.  Nice easy tractoring ride.  I don't think I would have done well starting out on my CR. I know I got frustrated often enough to be tempted to throw either of them over a cliff at times.  Fortunately, I've worked through that :think  well not completely. :eek:

To me, it's better to let her learn how to handle something mild and get used to the terrain.  She can always move up to something more challenging - that's what has worked for me and both of my kids.
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