[TRM8ER]

I'm lookin at getting just alittle 125 or 150 to tool around in and have a question. I'm currently lookin at a YZ125, but the seat height is 39". When you actually sit on a dirt bike does it squat pretty good, like maybe around 6" from the original seat height. I weight around 240 and am not lookin to go real fast, or do any motocrossing.

[BigJnSA]

JR, you need a moped!

[12second5.0]

Originally Posted by TRM8ER

I'm lookin at getting just alittle 125 or 150 to tool around in and have a question. I'm currently lookin at a YZ125, but the seat height is 39". When you actually sit on a dirt bike does it squat pretty good, like maybe around 6" from the original seat height. I weight around 240 and am not lookin to go real fast, or do any motocrossing.

That's what they all say. I personally ride a '03 KTM 450 EXC. I started off riding a Suzuki RM 250. We weigh about the same. Unless you plan to motocross then you WILL get bored with a 125 real quick like. The seat height will squat probably that much with your weight on there. I take it you are short?

[TRM8ER]

Originally Posted by 12second5.0

That's what they all say. I personally ride a '03 KTM 450 EXC. I started off riding a Suzuki RM 250. We weigh about the same. Unless you plan to motocross then you WILL get bored with a 125 real quick like. The seat height will squat probably that much with your weight on there. I take it you are short?

Yeah, 5'9" on a good day . No really though, this is just to tool around in til I get my streetbike.

[TRM8ER]

Originally Posted by BigJnSA

JR, you need a moped!

Hell, I be afraid to pop the tires on that even though I have seen some 300+ lbers on some scooters and mopeds.

[Magnapack97]

A 125 or 150 will still haul ass.

[H0SS302]

what would u recommend for a first dirt bike? im about 6'1 and 220 lbs. money, not really an object as far as USED bikes go

[12second5.0]

Originally Posted by H0SS302

what would u recommend for a first dirt bike? im about 6'1 and 220 lbs. money, not really an object as far as USED bikes go

My first bike was a 2 stroke 250 motocross bike. I am more partial to the 4 stroke bikes now.Reliability is the main reason.

[12second5.0]

Originally Posted by Magnapack97

A 125 or 150 will still haul ass.

If you ride it like you stole it..........

[YZF Voltage]

damnit JR, save some money and get your damn r6.

[TRM8ER]

Originally Posted by YZF Voltage

damnit JR, save some money and get your damn r6.

I should be able to get that without a problem, even if I get the YZ125.

[machgsxr]

Originally Posted by TRM8ER

I should be able to get that without a problem, even if I get the YZ125.

Skip the r6 and buy my 1k. It has the mode switch and you can put it in c mode for you to get use to.

I have rode several dirtbikes growing up in the trails and on the track. My favorite was the 125. The 250 was too heavy and was kinda useless power.

As far as getting up and going, my nephews kx65 will do wheelies like nothing in first, second and third when the powerband comes on. It's crazy for a bike that size.

If interested in a 4 stroke, I think my dad might be selling his rm450z. It has some nice torque to it as well. Good multi use bike. Looks like new still.

[Blown01snake]

125's are for thirteen year olds.... get a big wheel if you're gonna go out like that! Seriously I had a few 125's in jr. high and I'm like 5'8. you Will get tired of a 125 quick-like.... And stay away from 4-strokes. The power band is where it's at

[txlen]

Originally Posted by YZF Voltage

damnit JR, save some money and get your damn r6.

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[12second5.0]

Originally Posted by Blown01snake

125's are for thirteen year olds.... get a big wheel if you're gonna go out like that! Seriously I had a few 125's in jr. high and I'm like 5'8. you Will get tired of a 125 quick-like.... And stay away from 4-strokes. The power band is where it's at

torque is where it's at.........unless all you do is motocross........