6ft1 (185cm) tall on a 125cc two stroke dirt bike?

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I am wondering if I would be ok on 125 with my height. I have been racing atvs as a child for a long time and now, few years later I want to get back on track. I wanna start slow, with a bike that fits me and gives me just enough power to clear the jumps. I have been on dirt bike only once as a child so that’s why I’m asking this dumb question.
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GoldenKTM 6/3/2019 2:36am
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A 125 is a full sized bike. It will be the same height as a 450.

The limiting factor is power so it depends on your weight if you will be too big for it.
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BobKerr 6/3/2019 2:53am
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How much do you weigh?
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I agree with the two posters above. I am 6’1” as well and my only bike is a 125. It will depend on your weight. I float around 155-157 and I feel a little heavy on the bike when the dirt is deep.
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A.j._Stevens 6/3/2019 5:20am
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I’m 6’6” at 200lbs and my 125 does awesome for me. I used to race against a guy that weighed 250 racing a 125 and the man could make that bike move. A lot of it depends on how you ride and how much bottom end you have.
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AJ565 6/3/2019 6:13am
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TP199 didn't have a problem with it.
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If you want a bit more power get a 150. I rode a friend's KTM 150 yesterday and it was awesome - incredibly fun bike.
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FWYT 6/3/2019 7:51am
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AJ565 wrote:
TP199 didn't have a problem with it.
Or TP11 !
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theycallmeebryan 6/3/2019 7:55am
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Im 6'1" and weigh in the 185-195lb range and have no problem flogging my 125 around. Just keep it screaming and it'll reward ya Smile
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ash5 wrote:
I am wondering if I would be ok on 125 with my height. I have been racing atvs as a child for a long time and...
I am wondering if I would be ok on 125 with my height. I have been racing atvs as a child for a long time and now, few years later I want to get back on track. I wanna start slow, with a bike that fits me and gives me just enough power to clear the jumps. I have been on dirt bike only once as a child so that’s why I’m asking this dumb question.
Keep in mind 2 strokes are not the easiest bikes to ride ( small powerband ) most newbies ride their bikes like its a car ( wich is a 4 stroke also ) my two cents go to a ride / test day and try out some models, I think you are better of with a dualsport or enduro bike trail riding is a lot of fun ( start and play )
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Moto520 6/3/2019 8:36am
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I'm 6'3" 200Lbs and my YZ125 does fine. It's fun as hell but i wouldn't chose it to race on a motocross track!
Dirty Points 6/3/2019 9:26am
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There is no appreciable difference in the cockpit height of a 125 vs a 450.
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Moto520 wrote:
I'm 6'3" 200Lbs and my YZ125 does fine. It's fun as hell but i wouldn't chose it to race on a motocross track!
Oh yeah. Gotta get that taller plastic trophy.
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Phillip_Lamb 6/3/2019 12:31pm
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pastrana, travis preston were both about 6'3 6'4 and won races. its more of a weight issue
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BobKerr 6/3/2019 1:21pm
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I'm surprised at some of you bigger guys riding 125's. I am 6'2" 205 lbs and have always felt that 125's were under powered. I am NOT saying that they can't be fun, but I just much preferred a 250.
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Pastrana could make a 125 go pretty fast, I think you'll be alright.

I rode a 125 for a couple of years. I'm 6'5, 190lbs and had no trouble at all. Riding a 125 is an amazing way to improve corner speed.
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Honestly, if you aren't trying to race competitively and are comfortable on a smoker I'd say go for it.

Most fun I've had a bike. I just personally don't dig them because I've been spoiled by a 450 for over 5 years and try to ride loam/sand tracks. But for the hard pack out here, I don't I've ever had more fun on anything than a 125.

They are great for beginners, yet people swear by them for also going faster because it teaches you efficiency and keeping up discipline in momentum.

Plus, maintaining them is a cake walk. Just keep her fresh and dialed.
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ash5 6/4/2019 8:19am
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Well, I’m about 75kg. Also, I have been riding my dads yfz 450 on practices and I know that 4 strokes are easier to ride. Still, I was racing only on 2 stroke atvs and that’s why I would like to start on a 2 stroke. I was only wondering if I would feel good on 125. Thanks for the replies. Hope I’ll start riding again, in a few months.

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Phillip_Lamb 6/4/2019 10:50am
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ash5 wrote:
Well, I’m about 75kg. Also, I have been riding my dads yfz 450 on practices and I know that 4 strokes are easier to ride. Still...
Well, I’m about 75kg. Also, I have been riding my dads yfz 450 on practices and I know that 4 strokes are easier to ride. Still, I was racing only on 2 stroke atvs and that’s why I would like to start on a 2 stroke. I was only wondering if I would feel good on 125. Thanks for the replies. Hope I’ll start riding again, in a few months.
you'll feel like trash for a handful of rides as the type of riding required to keep moving is far removed from any 4stroke.


when i raced back in 2003-2008 i went back an forth a few times and it would take me a couple of weeks to get comfortable and back to speed
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mx_563 6/4/2019 11:35am
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ash5 wrote:
Well, I’m about 75kg. Also, I have been riding my dads yfz 450 on practices and I know that 4 strokes are easier to ride. Still...
Well, I’m about 75kg. Also, I have been riding my dads yfz 450 on practices and I know that 4 strokes are easier to ride. Still, I was racing only on 2 stroke atvs and that’s why I would like to start on a 2 stroke. I was only wondering if I would feel good on 125. Thanks for the replies. Hope I’ll start riding again, in a few months.
You're in Croatia right? Post some pics once you start riding. Curious what the tracks are like out there.

Two days ago I rode a legit MX track on a 2-stroke for the first time in 10 years. It was so much fun! I wasn't clean over all the jumps consistently but I didn't care because it was just fun to push the bike harder than I had to push my 450s. I was definitely sore yesterday. Riding 450s the last 10 years made me lazy.

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