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Message: [QUOTE="AnneBrooks, post: 178673, member: 21408"] 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!! [/QUOTE]