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[QUOTE="MX265, post: 148983, member: 21599"] Glowme, I just got back into riding MX after 13 years away from it this past January. I prefer MX but at the same time plan on getting some trail use out of my new ride. I also do not want to rebuild a top-end or replace clutch plates to frequently. Because of this, I went with a 250 as opposed to a 125. Not to mention, I don't (can't is maybe a better word) ride as hyper as I used to. The bottom end allows me to use less clutch and throttle to get around a track or woods and therefore less momentum is required at all times. A 250 is easier to ride in most situations than a 125. I went out and bought a 2001 KX250 this year. It is setup mainly for MX but there are plenty of add-on's for woods use available. I am only 5'6" (little fella), but the bike fits me for the most part. I probably run a little more sag than I should but it would probably be perfect for you out of the crate. But then again any of the mfr's 250's or bigger would be. You'll get numerous opinions on this, but I feel as though 125's at this point require a bit to much effort to ride in the woods and require a lot of energy to keep momentum on a MX track. Hope this helps. Andy [/QUOTE]
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