85cc bikes - which one is best?

[mandm40]

im look for a bike in auckland to ride motoX with. im 14 and tall so big weals is a no brainer witch out of all of the brands do you think would be the best for me?

cherr

[Ronin]

im look for a bike in auckland to ride motoX with. im 14 and tall so big weals is a no brainer witch out of all of the brands do you think would be the best for me?

cherr

I would consider spending your Xmas break learning to spell proper like.

Just saying is all.

[cheese]

im look for a bike in auckland to ride motoX with. im 14 and tall so big weals is a no brainer witch out of all of the brands do you think would be the best for me?

cherr

How tall? and how much heavy are you? The thing is that if you get a 85, you might find you are too big for it in no time. You might be better off getting a 125.

To be honest, any of the jap bikes are good. Go for as new as you can get. What is your budget? KTMs are pretty good also, but you do pay a bit more for parts.

[scott411]

the KTM is probely the fastest and best suspended, but it is the most expensive to by, and to maintain,

the KX and RM are probly the best for learners, they have a power valve motor whcih gives is more bottom end,

the YZ is a better expert bike with very good top end,

the CR was like the YZ but has not been sold since 07 i think,

if you are looking second hand take the bike on its condition, not its colour,

and if you are buying new, look at the dealer support you are likely to get, and if they are into moto at all,

[scott411]

just reading this again,

if you are 14 and tall you will need a 125

[Ktmboy]

Yep, you need a 125 for sure. Same dilema as the 85cc though as there is not much to choose from due to manufacturers decrease in demand.
KTM,YZ and RM would be the picks. Depends on your budget though.

[Rupe]

KTM,YZ and RM would be the picks. Depends on your budget though.

pretty much the ones to get.


But more important than colour is getting the best maintained bike for your money, and thats up to date tech.

[cs363]

I would consider spending your Xmas break learning to spell proper like.

Just saying is all.

Yeah, everyone knows that it's spelt chur :msn-wink:


the KTM is probely the fastest and best suspended, but it is the most expensive to by, and to maintain,

the KX and RM are probly the best for learners, they have a power valve motor whcih gives is more bottom end,

the YZ is a better expert bike with very good top end,

the CR was like the YZ but has not been sold since 07 i think,

if you are looking second hand take the bike on its condition, not its colour,

and if you are buying new, look at the dealer support you are likely to get, and if they are into moto at all,


just reading this again,

if you are 14 and tall you will need a 125

I hate to make Scott look good, but that's excellent advice on all points :D

[FJRider]

I hate to make Scott look good, but that's excellent advice on all points :D

Excellent advice on KB .... that cant be right .... :no:

[cs363]

Excellent advice on KB .... that cant be right .... :no:

That's what made it stand out!!! :lol:

[oldskool]

My kids have a '99 YZ80 and a '01 CR80.

The YZ80 has awesome topend and corners really well. Handling performance prob helped with ohlins shock, and currently on new tyres. Runs a clean 8 plug. Better flat track racer. Easily the quicker bike when it gets on the pipe.

The CR80 has good bottom end and tractors up hills strongly, due to flywheel weight. Plug fouls regularly. Runs a 6, with smaller jets than factory. Handles well but not quite the same as the YZ. Tyres at 85% rear, 100% front, so maybe rear edge may be telling factor handling wise.

My 14 yr old son who rides both prefers YZ on flat track and is impressed with lowend power of CR on trails. If the CR didn't foul as much, he'd prefer the CR overall. (YZ can't have flywheel weight mod)

[barty5]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=345554801


ive got this one up for sale has had full rebuild and just run in.

[arj127]

If your big enough for a 125, then you may as well get a 250f. Way more rideable

[Ktmboy]

Oh I don't know Arj.

He's only 14 and they need to be able to ride a 2T first IMO, to make them a better rider. It teaches them balance and most importantly clutch control.
Yes, the 250 4's are easy to ride but its the rider skills they learn from young that is important.

Easy is not necessarily(where is spell check on this thing?) best.