Ttr???

I wouldn't recommend the 225. It's overweight and poor handling. Just look in the cycle trader and you'll find lots of "Like New" ones for sale. Wonder why! A TTR250 would be a better choice. A good used late model XR250 or DRZ400 is also a good option. The TTR250 and DRZ would have the magic button, a great feature you will appreciate many times over. Even a good used Suzuki DR200 would be a better choice than a TTR225. Good luck with what ever you choose and don't be afraid to ask questions here. There are lots of years of experience lurking around this web site.

HOWARD

I'm 13, and when i went to get my bike, I sat on a TTR 125 out of pure curiosity, and it felt a little too heavy. I could definitly ride it, but I feel that I would have more control on a bike like mine (my opinion).

I definitely do NOT recommend the TTR225. I had one last year and it was WAY too heavy and underpowered. In addition, it only has a front disc brake and a drum rear brake. The suspension was not very good either.

A friend of mine has the TTR250 and I have ridden that. While still a heavy bike, it is much better than its counterpart the 225. It has both disc brakes, better suspension and of course, the e-button. For learning, this machine is quite forgiving and a fun bike to ride. I would stick with that.

Also, as Howard mentioned, the DRZ250 is also a good choice as is the XR250. They are all about the same bike, but the XR does not have the e-button and is about 20 pounds lighter.

Good luck and let us know what you get!!

TTR125 superior! over xr100

better forks and much more! how about a kdx for dad ?