125's... Let's beat this dead horse!

rob27ma wrote:

I recently picked up a 2022 KTM 125 and have been loving it. I was a little worried being 195lbs on a 125 and not riding...

I recently picked up a 2022 KTM 125 and have been loving it. I was a little worried being 195lbs on a 125 and not riding one for about 20 years, but so far I've been really impressed. My other bike is a 22 KTM 250 SX, so the chassis feels very similar between the two bikes, although the 125 handles a little better overall. I'm partial to the KTMs, but honestly don't think you could go wrong with any of the newer 125s.

 

 

Richy wrote:

How do you like it against your 250?  I liked my tc250 a lot, but I did have to be a little cautious on it because...

How do you like it against your 250? 

I liked my tc250 a lot, but I did have to be a little cautious on it because I'm not exactly skilled haha. It had good smooth power by the time I'd been through the carb and thrown a silencer on it, but it was still a fast bike.

I'm still kinda working on the logic it'll be more fun to ride a 'slow' bike 'fast' (both relative terms, for me) than a fast bike slow.

Ed_C29 wrote:

I think I speak for all of vital on this one…would like to see a video of you ripping one of these fast cr125 to see...

I think I speak for all of vital on this one…would like to see a video of you ripping one of these fast cr125 to see if they are what you claim! I’ve had Honda 125’s in the past and unimpressed.

 

To answer the OP, I’d go with a new yz125 and lean the jetting way out on half c12. They run way rich stock but very good when jetted correctly.

 

Teejay wrote:

125s are a lot of fun to ride, if you’re in the right mood / frame of mind.  In my opinion they are way harder work...

125s are a lot of fun to ride, if you’re in the right mood / frame of mind.  In my opinion they are way harder work than a 250 2 stroke, just because of the lack of torque.  I probably ride mine 2-3 times a year, just when the time is right.  I imagine more modern 125/ 150s are vastly improved. Mine is an 05 RM.  
 

Can’t beat the fun factor but if you’re having an off day they can be deflating to ride unless you’re 9 stone and full of youthful energy!  Have fun though mate whatever you decide to get ✊🏼

Richy wrote:

Thanks man, I appreciate hearing the real world negatives as well as positives 👍 Certainly not 9 stone here and, even more certainly, no youthful energy...

Thanks man, I appreciate hearing the real world negatives as well as positives 👍 Certainly not 9 stone here and, even more certainly, no youthful energy haha 🤣

Every time I start a 125/150 and ride around the yard, I feel something similar to youthful energy for the next couple of hours and tell myself I need to buy one 🙂

Fingers crossed it's not a total bust, but generally speaking I'm all about making bad decisions, so at least it's business as usual if it is!