What 2013 bike should I get?

[SachsGS]

I wouldn't be so hard on the TM's. They are a quality machine with their own distinctive personality and a TM 125 is more durable then the Japanese 125(s). I personally really like the TM 125.

[_X_]

don't buy into that more durable jargon. sorry just glimpsed at the bikes in question logan.

[TotalNZ]

Because the TM's are largley hand built you still can get quite a variation in build quality it seems. I won't deny there are were a number of things that needed put right on my bike, but i enjoy doing that and the end result is brilliant.
TM's when properly tuned and maintained are second to none i reckon.
If an Ohlins shock is still a factory option i'd tick that box every time. And also the Ohlins forks.

[ford832]

A bike that has to be modified from new may be an interesting and fun exercise to those with the knowledge and gear to improve and put your "stamp" on it(and it is),but to someone without those abilities(generally younger people),the same cool bike would be-and remain-an ill working pos.

Having had 2 KTM 125's and a YZ125,I'g go for the 144-(sorry 150  " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley"> ),no contest.I love 125's but they just need a bit more bottom to be perfect.A 200 is too much like a 250 so.....150XC.

[Logan Dewey]

I think probably the MOST important part of the decision is DEALER SUPPORT. You could get a great bike, but if your dealer is a dick or if there is not one CONVENIENLY available, you will suffer and hate it.

Your second big consideration is the class(es) you expect to run. Do not get a 150 if you can't use it in your class and they make you move up to the MX1 class (as has happened to me at various events). There are great benefits to the 150's but you can have just as much fun on the 125 and depending on YOU, can beat them.

That's my advise.

The only helpful reply. I have decided on the 2013 YZ125 because I am a Yamaha boy.  My dads friend works at the local Yamaha dealer so I'm sure everything will be nice and dandy. THANKS!

[ford832]

The only helpful reply.

When you get older,don't go into politics. 

[beaner]

The advice was good. It was the question that was bad 

[Logan Dewey]

The advice was good. It was the question that was bad 

Well it's my decision for my bike of choice and my decision was between THOSE 3 bikes.

[TMKIWI]

Well it's my decision for my bike of choice and my decision was between THOSE 3 bikes.

Well if you are going to ask an open question like that on the net, you will get a thousand different answers.
Sounds like you already knew the answer.

[TotalNZ]

A bike that has to be modified from new may be an interesting and fun exercise to those with the knowledge and gear to improve and put your "stamp" on it(and it is),but to someone without those abilities(generally younger people),the same cool bike would be-and remain-an ill working pos.

Having had 2 KTM 125's and a YZ125,I'g go for the 144-(sorry 150  " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley"> ),no contest.I love 125's but they just need a bit more bottom to be perfect.A 200 is too much like a 250 so.....150XC.

Hardly modified, i'm talking very minor finishing touches that usually aren't needed on mass produced assembly line bikes.
My TM totally stock out of the box was still something special.

[ford832]

Sounds like you already knew the answer.

  I was thinking the same thing.Sometimes people want advice,other times they want someone to agree with their decision.
Regardless,the YZ is a fine choice
I admit I've always been puzzled by "dealer support"(unless they are sponsoring you)
My dealer "supports" me.He sells parts and bikes and I buy them.

[ford832]

A bike that has to be modified from new may be an interesting and fun exercise to those with the knowledge and gear to improve and put your "stamp" on it(and it is),but to someone without those abilities(generally younger people),the same cool bike would be-and remain-an ill working pos.

Having had 2 KTM 125's and a YZ125,I'g go for the 144-(sorry 150  " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley"> ),no contest.I love 125's but they just need a bit more bottom to be perfect.A 200 is too much like a 250 so.....150XC.

Hardly modified, i'm talking very minor finishing touches that usually aren't needed on mass produced assembly line bikes.
My TM totally stock out of the box was still something special.

Ok,understood.My 2 KTMS and Berg required a fair bit of modification to work properly.I could fill the page with what I did to the Berg-lol.Once done,it was an awesome bike that worked flawlessly and I had a good time doing it.
Making something better may be ok for you,me and others but for many,any sort of adjustment would be the same as asking them to grow wings and fly.
I see many riders(mostly younger but not always)who have never touched a clicker and say things like "my bike is strange,it runs like crap in the summer but works great in the spring and fall.I don't know why but it's always been that way" " title="Roll Eyes" class="smiley"> I hear stuff like that all the time.
If you want plug and play,it's hard to beat a Yamaha.

[VintageBlueSmoke]

The only helpful reply.

Leave him alone!

He like my post.

 

[Stusmoke]

First things first mate: Establish what you want out of the bike. That includes what classes you want to run, if you want to do woods or something else or things like that. If you plan on destroying four stonks in the mx lite as it is now stupidly called, then run the 150 would be my suggestion. If your local track is big enough, they might offer a 125 only class which would be ideal. The name speaks for itself, 125 ONLY so you can't run a 150 there.

All those bikes are great bikes. But I would discount buying a brand new 2013 yz125 unless I'm mistaken and a white rear fender piles on the horsepower.

[gpnewhouse7]

Sounds like you already knew the answer.

  I was thinking the same thing.Sometimes people want advice,other times they want someone to agree with their decision.
Regardless,the YZ is a fine choice
I admit I've always been puzzled by "dealer support"(unless they are sponsoring you)
My dealer "supports" me.He sells parts and bikes and I buy them.

I rode Suzukis in 2009 and 2010 but then switched to Hondas and finally KTMs due to the fact that the Suzuki dealer was useless and never had parts in and always had grumpy staff who were only bothered about selling a bike and once it had left the showroom they never wanted to know you (Colin Appleyards of keighley UK if anyone wants to know).

However the local Honda/Yamaha dealer would even take parts off bikes on the showroom floor just to get me and my bike going again and always gave good honest advice on what bikes to buy even if they knew that that meant me buying from another dealer! I can't praise them enough (again Rocket Centre of Blackburn UK if anyone wants to know).

If you`ve never had a bad dealer then you simply cannot begin to realize how brilliant it is to have a good one again.

Before anyone says anything I am not sponsored by anyone and have never been sponsored by anyone. I have simply stated the names of the bussiness` as I believe the good should be recognised and rewarded and that people should be warned of the bad ones.