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Bike Needed What Bike Should I Get

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Posted by: ghost_rider_93---------------------

1) your physical size 5'6" 115 lbs 14 y/o
2) How physical / aggressive are you ? im very physical but i ges pretty aggressive
3) what do you plan to ride- MX/SX tracks, woods, fields with friends or ????? feilds and woods
4) Do you have any riding experience? like 15 min.
5) Do you think you will race ? no
6) Are you mechanically inclined and will you be doing your own bike work?my dad is!!!
7) Do YOU have a preferance to a brand/ motor choice (2 or 4 stroke)? 2 stroke thats it
8) Do you have a dealer close by your home that you might use and what brand(s) does he carry? gatto's cycle shop and a yamaha dealer
9) How much do you plan to spend on a bike? 1600 or so
10) anything else that you think would help form an opinion
nope i think thats it.


Posted by: 2 strokes for life---------------------

A kawasaki KDX220 would be good.


Posted by: mike7794---------------------

i agree with 2 strokes for life that is a great bike


Posted by: kawicam250---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 strokes for life
A kawasaki KDX220 would be good.




i doubt a 14 y/o at his height/weight will have much fun on something like that. you need to get a 125 at your size, i bought my KX125 when i was 13 y/o and 5'4''. anything but a YZ or KTM would work for you at this point. the YZ is the tallest stock dirt bike you can buy , and the KTM is the fastest with one of the worst suspension setups. my KX has gotten me through, i would consider looking into getting a used 125 2T, you could probably get a good 2000-2004( if youre lucky) with the amount you plan on spending.


Posted by: 150rguy---------------------

I didnt know the ktm is the fastest.


Posted by: kawicam250---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 150rguy
I didnt know the ktm is the fastest.




that didnt come from personal experience, but thats all the KTM owners talk about, is how much faster their bikes are than ours. but once we talk about handling or suspension, they like to change the subject . the KTM's are said to be the fastest, but it all depends on whos riding it and where youre riding it .


Posted by: Xtremesports445---------------------

i second a 125 2 stroke


Posted by: Matt 193---------------------

I would say a RM 125 from what I have heard they don't have too much of a hit and the suspension is set-up soft for a beginner. I think the RM would suit him great.


Posted by: 2 strokes for life---------------------

The KDX makes for a much better trail bike and with the suspension worked in for your weight and riding it would be far better. I am 14 and ride a IT175 and weigh anothe buck on him. The KDX would be alot better for a beginner.


Posted by: kawicam250---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt 193
I would say a RM 125 from what I have heard they don't have too much of a hit and the suspension is set-up soft for a beginner. I think the RM would suit him great.




the KX is kinda similar to the RM125, they both are the same height and weight, but the KX has more power. ive always been told that the RM is a better beginner bike, but if you want that extra hit over the RM, then get the KX . the RM is set soft for a beginner like Matt said, but that can start physically hurting you once you start hitting bigger jumps. the KX's power output can go either way, not sure on the RM. my 00' KX125 has a lot of mid-top end because it has a Pro Circuit pipe that is designed for that range, but my friends 04' KX125 has a FMF Fatty pipe that is designed for low-end. they both excel in their individual areas, so with every mod or year model, the power id differently outputted. im sure thats true for all the other brands, but what i just told you was from personal experience, cant say that about the others .


Posted by: 4thGearAndPinned---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 strokes for life
The KDX makes for a much better trail bike and with the suspension worked in for your weight and riding it would be far better. I am 14 and ride a IT175 and weigh anothe buck on him. The KDX would be alot better for a beginner.


This kid knows his stuff.



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