Looking to get new bike, cant decide between 125 or 250f.

DirtBikeRider42
Edited Date/Time 6/25/2014 11:49am
I am planning on getting a new bike, I can't decide between a 125 or 250f. I am 12, 5'7, and I weigh 170lbs. I don't know if I would outgrow a 125 too fast since I grow at a fast rate and I don't know if I would be able to ride a 250f. I know i would be able to either tip-toe or saddle bag a 250f but I don't know if I could handle the power. I am also pretty strong so I don't know if that would matter but if you guys or gals could leave me any help on which bike to get I would highly appreciate it. I also have a bit of expierence on bikes. Thanks
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TX24
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TX24 6/23/2014 5:46am
6/23/2014 5:46am
You don't add many details. If I was going to get a bike and have not owned many, I would get the 125. A lot cheaper to maintain
Easier to ride starting out. A used 250f might need a bunch of money in motor work sometime in the future.
A 125 has plenty of power for pretty much everyone.

Yamahammer2013 6/24/2014 11:20am
6/24/2014 11:20am
I can tell you with a 100% assurance, go for the 125. I faced this same decision and I am glad I chose the 125. It has PLENTY of power to learn on and you should learn how to control and use all of that power before you move on to a 250. I couldn't tell you how many people I see get seriously hurt because they start out on or move onto a 250 with little experience.
Anthony Siracuse 6/25/2014 11:49am
6/25/2014 11:49am Edited Date/Time 6/25/2014 11:53am
Get the 125 because it's a great bike to develop your skills on. Ride it for a while then get the 250f. And height isn't a factor on a 125. But weight might be. But I knew a fat kid who weighed 225 and rode a 125.

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