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TTR225 any good for Girlfriend?

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Posted by: TKH-KTM---------------------

hello, I have a few different bikes but I have the chance to buy a 199 TTR225 for $1900 with a baja design dual sport kit installed. I am looking at this bike for my girlfriend to ride... Does anyone ride one of these bikes? If so what is the poor like? Is it a tank or a join to ride? I will be riding either my Xr250L or my XT350 with her... Thanks for your help!

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2001 KTM 200EXC,
XR250L and XT350



Posted by: Rodzilla---------------------

NO! NO! NO!

Big, heavy, pig of a bike! Under suspended, under powered.

E-start is a plus but the bike is not what you want. Look for an XR100/200 or TTR 125L

Do a search in the womens forum, they have covered this issue and this bike extensively!

Rod

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Don't worry, it only seems kinky the first time..

AMA Member
Blue Ribbon Member
Colo. Off-Highway Vechicle Coaliation member



Posted by: JAJ---------------------

Bad battery, heavy, extremely hard to warm up (takes about 15min), geared to low.

I sold my wifes and bought a TTR 125L, she loves it. It has made riding alot more fun for everyone

JJ

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JJ - "Family 'O' Yamaha"
99 WR400 (KTM 520EXC/MXC?)
00 TTR125L
99 PW80 (KTM 65?)
99 PW50 (KTM 50JR?)



Posted by: LocoCD---------------------

I agree with the comments listed above - especially the "heavy" part. We tested out the TTR225, XR200 and ended up with the TTR125 - great little bike so far.

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2000 XR650R - The ultimate beginner's bike.



Posted by: XRBiker220---------------------

If you where looking at a ttr225 i think u should get a xr200. it is much lighter with about equal power and is a little smaller. it is a little more powerful then a ttr125 and know as a good girls bike

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Posted by: Buell---------------------

A friend of mine has one of these, I got to ride it...before he sold it! ( after a month )

My thoughts...Heavy, weird handling PIG!!! Too many nice bikes to waste your time with one of these.
Just say no... :D

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Chris
'00 CR250
'95 KDX200
'99 CR80
'99 Buell X1
'97 HD Sportster




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