XR 100 VS tt-r125, XR200 vs TT-r225

[joe-eliz]

Thanks for you input everyone on the TT-r125l and tt-r225. I am looking for 2 inexpensive bikes for my wife and I. I would like to stay with one manufacture for both bikes because of ease of service and parts. I have heard great things about the tt-r125 but no one likes the tt-r225. Anyone know how the honda xr 100 stacks up to the tt-r125 and the xr200 to the tt-r225. My wife weighs 110 lbs and I am 210 lbs. I would really like to step up to a 250 for me, but the budget won't allow it. Thanks for any input.

 

[joe-eliz]

P.s. I do plan on test driving all of these before I buy. I just wanted to have all the information I can before I go in. Thanks

 

[Lorin]

The TTR 225 is portly, and the resale doesnt seem to be as good as the other bikes listed above. The TTR 125 is a nice bike, but have you considered the ttr 250 for yourself? My girlfriend rides an xr 200 that is quite a bit of fun, but quickly shows its weakness when a large adult rides at speeds approaching race pace.

 

[Chili]

I purchased a TT-R125L for my son this year and while he will out grow very quickly due to wanting to become an MX racer it was a great learning bike so far and I am seriously considering keeping it for my wife as it seems to be a terrific ride. While shopping for my son's bike I was also looking to upgrade my ride from an 86 RM125, I test rode a TT-R 225 and was shocked and dismayed at the weight/ lack of performance of this beast. It was the most underpowered undersuspended bike I had ever been on, also test rode the TT-R250 and was more pleased with this bike as it had alot more power and suspension although after riding mx bikes I couldn't bring myself to part with the cash for it either so for now I still ride the 86 RM 125 while I save enough cash for a YZF250 or WR250F. If your a trail rider looking for trail performance the TT-R 250 is a very nice ride while I can't say enough good things about my son's 02 TT-R125L. Hope this helps in some way :)

 

[SpeedyManiac]

Depending where you look, you should be able to get an XR250R. It wont be brand new, but you should be able to find one in decent shape for a good price.