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Anyone have experience with these bikes? I'm looking for one or the other or something similar for a very competent street rider/road racer. But this will be her first off road riding. Any feedback from you experts. Also if any of you are selling something that will fit the bill. shoot me a PM.
 
If she's a good rider I'd be looking at something that's not so much of a learners bike. My wife had no riding experience and had no problem riding my old 99 rm125 (quite well too). Those bikes are heavy and underpowered, if that's what you want then I would think either would work.
 
Bulletproof but way to underpowered for a "competent street rider/racer"
 
I ride the CRF230 and I'm very happy with it. I picked up an '08 last summer and its proven to be a sturdy ride. I don't feel bad about riding a bike under 500cc's - sometimes this forum would have you believe its not a bike until you hit around that mark. Because its enduro the size fits the style.

Besides, at 5'8" the seat height is perfect. Anything bigger in engine tends to be bigger in size.

There was a guy from St. Catherines selling one on Kijiji recently that had low km's and looked pretty good.

Just my thoughts.
 
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Because its enduro the size fits the style.

Besides, at 5'8" the seat height is perfect. Anything bigger in engine tends to be bigger in size.
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yeah thanks, Thats kind of why I'm leaning towards these bikes. My wife is about 5'4, and does not like tall bikes, even with her gsxr 750, we bounced between stock height and lowered. If she went a few weeks between rides she preferred it lowered lol.
 
With the sag setup properly my wife, who's the same size as your wife, can touch one foot flat on a mx 125. The seats are much narrower than a street bike which makes it easy to shift from one side to the other to touch the ground. My dirt bike is under 500cc (actually 1/2 that size), we're just suggesting bikes that will keep an experienced rider entertained for more than one day.
 
It's not necessarily about the cc's. Ride a CR125r and then a CRF230 and tell me which one is faster (and more fun) I have owned both. the 230f I didn't even keep for the summer. It's a nice bike for putting around on but you will most likely tire of it quickly. Then again if that's what you like to do it would be fine. Certainly reliable.
 
Thanks for the input guys. At this point I am considering some 125's as well, but the biggest problem I am finding with them is that their owners all seem to think the frames are made if gold. Either that or they never heard of depreciation. Lol
 
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yeah thanks, Thats kind of why I'm leaning towards these bikes. My wife is about 5'4, and does not like tall bikes, even with her gsxr 750, we bounced between stock height and lowered. If she went a few weeks between rides she preferred it lowered lol.
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If she wants to pleasure ride a 230 is ok,but anything more serious you need better suspension.I would think a person that can ride a 750 would get bored with the power of a 230f with a weight of 249pounds,have you thought about a crf150rb.=more power and 187pounds plus better suspension and brakes and both have 34''seat height.My daughter at 5ft.rides a kx100 with one inch lowered suspension.Just some suggestions in the end its your guys call.




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    2013 CRF150R
    • 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
    • Designed for smaller racers
    Starting at $4,990
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    2013 CRF230F
    • 223cc air-cooled single cylinder four-stroke engine
    • One of the most versatile bikes you'll ever ride
    Starting at $4,170

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[TD]149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder single cylinder four stroke
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[TD]66mm x 43.7mm
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[TD]Unicam®, four-valve; 26mm intake, steel; 22.5mm exhaust, steel
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[TD]27?02' (Caster Angle)
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[TH]Trail
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[TD]78mm (3.1 inches)
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[TD]112mm (4.4 inches)
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[TD]49.6 inches
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[TD]54.1 inches
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[TD]32.8 inches
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[TD]34.1 inches
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[TD]11.9 inches
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[TD]11.7 inches
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[TD]185 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel–ready to ride.)
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[TD]1.11 gallons
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Other

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[TD]Consult owners manual for optional racing parts.
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[TD]Meets current California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions standards.
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[TD]Red
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[TD]Red
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Crf150r and crf230f are two very different beasts.

I think an important question is if youre riding with her and what youll be riding? If shes on a150r and youre on a 230 ttr or something she'll constantly be waiting for you.

Engine size doesnt reflect everything in the dirt world small engine bikes can be much faster than big engine bikes. Just something to keep in mind.

Also what type of riding? Single track dirt road general? Etc.

Ill conclude with a caveat, i am no expert in this stuff.
 
chinto said:
Thanks for the input guys. At this point I am considering some 125's as well, but the biggest problem I am finding with them is that their owners all seem to think the frames are made if gold. Either that or they never heard of depreciation. Lol
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One of the problems you will find with the 125 and 250 MX bikes is that there is a lot of beat on junk out there. If you find a clean one snap it up before someone else does.
 
I don't think Joe is looking for a competition bike. I believe it's woods and trail riding he is speaking of. Correct me if I am wrong.
 
I've got a 92 xr200 that I had blue plated just before the law changed. It's a bullet proof bike, nice for trail riding and ok in the city but flat out it'll only do about 105km/hr. The suspension is too soft for any spirited off roading. I only kept it to use for on road/ off road exploring, I'll probably get rid of it this year and stick to the mx bikes.
 
I guess it comes down to budget as to what your lookin for. New/used, either way if your both able to work a clutch and ride a bike you will get extremely bored with either one of the bikes you listed. I've always ridden mx bikes in the ganny, they CAN be a handful but its no different then riding a 1000 at GB.
 
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