Two Stroke Motocross
Two Stroke Motocross Forum => General Two Stroke Talk => Topic started by: ChrisMX3417 on January 22, 2011, 01:20:00 PM
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Alright I want to race motocross next year and I either want the YZ125 or the YZ250. I'm 5'6 and 125 pounds and I'm 15. I was scared to go past 3rd gear pinned on a 185 4 stroke dirt bike but that was a year ago. Will he YZ125 have the torque of that 185 or alot for me? I always hear the 125 2 strokes don't have any torque. Ive never been to a MX track
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If you are a begginer then definitely go with the yz125. If you got yz250 you would most likely kill yourself.
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Alright I want to race motocross next year and I either want the YZ125 or the YZ250. I'm 5'6 and 125 pounds and I'm 15. I was scared to go past 3rd gear pinned on a 185 4 stroke dirt bike but that was a year ago. Will he YZ125 have the torque of that 185 or alot for me? I always hear the 125 2 strokes don't have any torque. Ive never been to a MX track I don't want to scare the hell out of me either or have a to heavy bike
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185? Bah, a 125 will destroy the 185. You might want to test ride one, epically if you where scared on a 185cc 4 stroke..
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Ok.. if a 185 scared you... reconsider getting a two stroke, because I can tell you now that a 125 will leave you scared, especially if you can't leave 3rd gear on a 185
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YZ250 for you would be probably the worst idea out there, start out on a thumper, never thought I would say this, but, it will be easier at the begining
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LOL, kdx for you.
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KDX 125, if they make that, I think a 200 would still rape an xr
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it will destroy a xr200. The only thing keeping it from competing with a 125 is the extreme weight.
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Even better you should start out on an 85 big wheel.
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Even better you should start out on an 85 big wheel.
X2.Definitely not the 250 and the 125 may be a little sketch.
If not,search out an old Maico.The low power output is good for beginners,and as an added bonus,it teaches wrenching skills ;)
Seriously,if not an 85 then a smaller fourstroke may be the way to go.
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An older DT, KDX, PE, an enduro type bike would be better than a MX bike
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If you attend a mx school where they will provide bikes it will get you more prepared for it. Definitely do not get the 250. 125 is the way to go. But if you dont take a mx school it will be a big jolt for you.
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How long have you been riding? Do you have any two stoke experience? I think a 250 will be overwhelming. Not knowing your skill level but guessing from your first post and also given your size, if you are determined to get only one of the two bikes you mentioned, the 125 for sure.
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Please only post the same question once. I am going to merge the other one with this one.
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check out the KX 100, a little smaller than a 125 and the perfect stepping stone from a mini.
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I also agree an 85 big wheel would be good too, you can always install a torque spacer for $35 to increase the bottom end and add some weight to the flywheel.
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Wow....a 125 or 250 for a begginer on a moto track? Your gonna kill your self.
I would get something smaller and trail ride for a while first....just my opinion.
Good luck
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A Honda 150r four stroke would probably be good and I'm sure has more torque than a 125 but I have only rode the f version. I think a 125 would be ok
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If you were starting a career in trail riding, I might recommend the 250 simply because it's got the kind of low-end that can keep you from being trapped at the bottom of a big scary canyon, that a 125 might require more skill to overcome. But, because you're apparently going into racing and will therefore actually using the bike to its potential, I have to say a 125 or smaller sounds best.
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If you're a beginner and have a the natural tendency to be a little spastic with the throttle at times,a 250 2t will hurt you.
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jetz, he was scared of a 185 4 stroke, in third gear. :-X
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Jetz you must do different trail riding then me.
A 250 hitting the power band going up a steep incline when riden by a novice will put you back where you came from. :-[
Start of on a KX100 and see how you go.
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I say a 125, the kx100 hits harder(I've ridden both). Plus the 125 is pushing his height range, and if it is scary put a governor on it to at least learn how to ride.
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A Honda 150r four stroke would probably be good and I'm sure has more torque than a 125 but I have only rode the f version. I think a 125 would be ok
As an FYI, if you listen to this and get a CRF150R please do not return and cry to us about how the motor just blew and it will be $2,000 to fix. 8) If it is offroad, a CRF230F is a good bike, but it is heavy. A mini like many of these guys posted about, would be light. 85's and 100's.
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jetz, he was scared of a 185 4 stroke, in third gear. :-X
From looking at Jetz's vid from a while back,he's never seen second gear,let alone third :D ;)
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because the bikes he's riding only have 3 gears, and he doesn't want to break any of them.. ;D
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:D
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actually the KX100 is an easy bike to calm down, Torque spacer and flywheel weight, most areas have a class for them. I know a kid that destroys grown men on 250 fourstrokes on one. it's bonestock.
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Never seen second gear? Jesus, my Husky spends 50% of its life in sixth, but the low-gear trails make for better video so I post more of them.
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Oh yeah,sure,admit it Jetz-we're on to you :D
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grab you a yz 125. Pick up a shorty silencer and put 52 teeth on the back. It'll give you some more off the bottom so your not bogging everywhere. I think you'd out grow the 100 fast not the power but the height
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grab you a yz 125. Pick up a shorty silencer and put 52 teeth on the back. It'll give you some more off the bottom so your not bogging everywhere. I think you'd out grow the 100 fast not the power but the height
I'd tend to personally agree with this. You can also do away with the topend, if you think it is too abrupt. Takes away the powerband feel, until you are ready for it.