KX85 or CR85

[SpikedPunch]

yah kinda hit the nail on the head to small as shes not the tallest person (not real short either) but still finds she feels like she is towering over it .

Where do i pick up the fish

There's a pic in my album showing the height difference between the rm100 (same height/frame as kx85) and the dr-z. 85s got more suspension travel tho I think so it's not a huge difference when sitting on it?
Go the KIPS

[barty5]

There's a pic in my album showing the height difference between the rm100 (same height/frame as kx85) and the dr-z. 85s got more suspension travel tho I think so it's not a huge difference when sitting on it?
Go the KIPS

its about 70mm taller

[buffstar]

Well the honda would compliment my red hair (as a honda salesman once pointed out) but i think the green would provide a nice contrast... but my gear is blue and black so that's gonna clash with both bikes graaaaah!!!

once you are covered in sand and/or mud the riding gear dosnt matter

[FROSTY:Me]

The seat height thing is actually a bit deceptive. LOOKING at a seat and SITTING on a seat of a trailee given shes about 65kg I think is about 60mm difference

[L Rider]

To throw the proverbial feline in amongst the birds.
Sammykins what is it about YOUR bike you don't like??
What about it DO you like??
What about the suzuki 85 --what about that do ya like/dislike?

Not sure if they changed the frame size with the RM85 but a RM80 has a shorter (as in length) frame than the CR80. Very noticeable when riding.

[L Rider]

so, how did you get on with test rides over the wknd? found which you like?

[barty5]

so, how did you get on with test rides over the wknd? found which you like?

someone hit the buy now before we could get to the cr but she did enjoy the ride on rupes kx85

[L Rider]

someone hit the buy now before we could get to the cr but she did enjoy the ride on rupes kx85

Gotta get in fast aye with the cheap good deals. I'm sure there'll be others that she could try out unless she's now thinking she'll go for the Kx?

[Sammikins]

The seat height thing is actually a bit deceptive. LOOKING at a seat and SITTING on a seat of a trailee given shes about 65kg I think is about 60mm difference

65kg??! Excuse me?!

[Sammikins]

so, how did you get on with test rides over the wknd? found which you like?

Kx85 was pretty choice, still preferred the height of the kx125 though, just not ready for a 125cc... 2T that is... need to find a cr85 to try out now...

[Sammikins]

To throw the proverbial feline in amongst the birds.
Sammykins what is it about YOUR bike you don't like??
What about it DO you like??
What about the suzuki 85 --what about that do ya like/dislike?

Guys not havin a go here but without answers to those questions its impossible to offer educated advise







I'd like to bet a chocky fish the answer is not likeing the shit suspension and lack of top end oomph-- and liking the 4 stroke bottom end power.

Crap suspension, underpowered, SLOW! Oh and the drum brake sucks, specially if it gets water in it and rusts.
Like the reliability, smooth delivery, and yeah bottom end power.

[B0000M]

Kx85 was pretty choice, still preferred the height of the kx125 though, just not ready for a 125cc... 2T that is... need to find a cr85 to try out now...

it sounds like i may be in auckland in the next few weeks for work. i also have a cr85

[FROSTY:Me]

Crap suspension, underpowered, SLOW! Oh and the drum brake sucks, specially if it gets water in it and rusts.
Like the reliability, smooth delivery, and yeah bottom end power.

Ok have you tried a BIG wheel --ie the one with longer travel suspenders and disk front brakes?
Im sorta wondering if you would be better with a XR200
Four stroke and better get up n go than the suzuki

[Sammikins]

Ok have you tried a BIG wheel --ie the one with longer travel suspenders and disk front brakes?
Im sorta wondering if you would be better with a XR200
Four stroke and better get up n go than the suzuki

Too heavy, and yeah the 85 was a big wheel. I would love to stick with fourstrokes but the weight is a bit of an issue for me, so I'll just have to get used to twostrokes.

[FROSTY:Me]

Too heavy, and yeah the 85 was a big wheel. I would love to stick with fourstrokes but the weight is a bit of an issue for me, so I'll just have to get used to twostrokes.

No a suzuki 125 big wheel