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i'd like to buy a small trail bike that can handle a 185lb rider, isn't high off the ground, and has some decent performance--just to dive around in the forest and pretend to be a kid again.
i'm looking at either the DR-Z125L or the Honda CRF230, but i'm not seeing any tests of these bikes anywhere, much less sidexside comparisons. anyone have experience with either of these machines? are they only for kids or are they also marketed/designed with adults in mind? would love to see a shootout between them, but maybe they aren't as comparable as i'm thinking?
reagan
i'm looking at either the DR-Z125L or the Honda CRF230, but i'm not seeing any tests of these bikes anywhere, much less sidexside comparisons. anyone have experience with either of these machines? are they only for kids or are they also marketed/designed with adults in mind? would love to see a shootout between them, but maybe they aren't as comparable as i'm thinking?
reagan
If you end up riding with other people your going to want a full size serious dirt bike. Look for a KTM 200 2-stroke or something like that. Then check out Hidden Falls East of Austin.
For about the same weight, maybe even a little less, look for a Kawi KDX200. They quit making them in 2006, but have a loyal following, and there's a ton of parts and tips available. They can be ridden mellow, but when the mood strikes, (and you KNOW it will), you can giddy up a little too.
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