Pampera all the way
I am also a 5' 4" woman (turn 40 this year, been riding for 4 years).
I took delivery of my 280 Pampera last week. I had a chance to ride CJ Rider's and I fell in love with it.
I learned on a KLX 250 4 stroke, then rode 2 CR250's and a YZ250. BUT, we ride mostly in the mountains on trails and having to feather the clutch and keep it wound up was very wearing...plus my feet were 4" from touching ground!! I learned a lot, but I always felt that the bike would take control if I let my guard down at any time.
I *love* my Pampera - because of the weather, haven't done more than take it to the local track, but man oh man, it's going to be a nice mountain machine!
Bark busters, new pipe w/ spark arrestor, and jetting on order.
Katie