125cc options

[Rupe]

Is she after the bigger size frame and wheels? I'd say thats the biggest draw back on a 80 size bike.

yeah she had a go a 125 and liked it more than hers. Rochelles Wr with the shaved seat and lowering link was a good fit too. Probably put the kx up for sale and try someting else for around the same money.

[cheese]

I was going to say you don't think that she would be happier on something like a WR instead of a 125? Electric start and stuff would be a bonus. Weight factor is the bad thing I guess?

[SpikedPunch]

If she's used to riding the kx85 a 125 would be the natural next step I guess.

[noobi]

KTMs still use screws to hold their shrouds in

And bikes tend to change over the period of 5 years, not so with 125 jap bikes.

I rode a YZ125 back to back with the GG125, and the only thing the YZ was better for was stalling and revving up really quickly.
The YZ was also taller, had about 1/5 the bottom end the GG had, had much harsher suspension, was much more demanding to ride, the engines werent that much different if you rode them in the mid to top end, which I had to with the YZ, not so with the GG. The YZ would be hands down better on a mx track at pace, but I can guarantee that the GG would be better for a noob on the same mx track.

But you seem content on trying to trail ride a mx bike, so whatever.

[L Rider]

KTMs still use screws to hold their shrouds in

And bikes tend to change over the period of 5 years, not so with 125 jap bikes.

I rode a YZ125 back to back with the GG125, and the only thing the YZ was better for was stalling and revving up really quickly.
The YZ was also taller, had about 1/5 the bottom end the GG had, had much harsher suspension, was much more demanding to ride, the engines werent that much different if you rode them in the mid to top end, which I had to with the YZ, not so with the GG. The YZ would be hands down better on a mx track at pace, but I can guarantee that the GG would be better for a noob on the same mx track.

But you seem content on trying to trail ride a mx bike, so whatever.

I remember when John rode your 125 Dale & he commented on how 'easy' it was to ride as you didn't have to be constantly on the pipe like a mx 125.

It seems a common trend to buy a mxer 125 then try change it to be 'trail friendly'. Alot (not all) are just set on jap bikes and won't give an enduro type bike a go, or they go for the jap bike due to it being in their price range.

I rode a Husky WR125 - and although it was tall it was bloody nice to ride. It also felt more comfy & not as big as the KX125 even though it is taller. Need to win lotto to buy though

[IIIRII]

The reality is that really theres not too many options for a docile & light 125 trail bike...
And its all to do with what kind of riding you like ...
If you like riding across paddocks like the charity rides then theres many more suitable options.
How often do you stall or drop a bike riding it across a paddock ?
But anything even vaguely interesting or technical and thats a different thing altogether.

[Rupe]

KTMs still use screws to hold their shrouds in

And bikes tend to change over the period of 5 years, not so with 125 jap bikes.

I rode a YZ125 back to back with the GG125, and the only thing the YZ was better for was stalling and revving up really quickly.
The YZ was also taller, had about 1/5 the bottom end the GG had, had much harsher suspension, was much more demanding to ride, the engines werent that much different if you rode them in the mid to top end, which I had to with the YZ, not so with the GG. The YZ would be hands down better on a mx track at pace, but I can guarantee that the GG would be better for a noob on the same mx track.

But you seem content on trying to trail ride a mx bike, so whatever.

flywheel weight help greatly with stalling, revving, bottom end. I can/do revalve suspension myself.

My wife just wants a cheap bike to play on and doesn't have the time or ambition to do trail/enduro stuff. If she wanted a more expensive bike to use lots I'd probably get an enduro style bike, but would be up to her. Just wanted to get some info which I now have.

250f mx bikes can be ridden everwhere, and I do all sorts of riding from mx to wires. It suits my needs more than the ec200 I had so, no need to

[jt119]

flywheel weight help greatly with stalling, revving, bottom end. I can/do revalve suspension myself.

My wife just wants a cheap bike to play on and doesn't have the time or ambition to do trail/enduro stuff. If she wanted a more expensive bike to use lots I'd probably get an enduro style bike, but would be up to her. Just wanted to get some info which I now have.

250f mx bikes can be ridden everwhere, and I do all sorts of riding from mx to wires. It suits my needs more than the ec200 I had so, no need to

get her a gas gas power chillybin even one happy

[M0T0MAN]

YZ125 05+ I have an 05 and it has plenty of bottom for woods and im 80kg

[thecharmed01]

Does she want a 2-stroke or a 4?
I'm only 5'1"

I love my DRZ125 and I enjoyed the TTR125 before that too.
I'm looking to go to a CRF150 next, soon as I find the 'right' one to buy!

[SpikedPunch]

He's looking for a 1252t