2005 yz125 vs 2012 ktm 150sx?

yzrider14
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Edited Date/Time 3/19/2016 4:57am
Hey, I'm looking to get a new bike and wondering if I should pick up a 2005 yz125 or save my money for a 2012 ktm 150sx. Both start first kick and run great.



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Harry Backmon 3/6/2016 7:37am
3/6/2016 7:37am
If you get a YZ, don't get the 05. The 06 and up have the SSS suspension. I paid $1500 for an 06 3 years ago. I had to put a little money into it because one fork seal leaked and the carb needle seat was bad, but that is really nothing. Put a Fatty on it, V-Force 3, new plastic and graphics and that bike was awesome.

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NHtoWA421 3/19/2016 4:57am
3/19/2016 4:57am
the 150 will be faster, more fun, and easier to ride than the yz. it does this by having some low end power, and more nuts throughout the powerband than the yz125. you can hesitate out of a corner before hiting a jump that you would need to be committed for 3/4 through the berm on the 125. Plus the 150 is 8 years newer and has 8 years less abuse.

I have spent several hours on that gen 150, and that gen yz. neither 1 are bad bikes, but i was in love with that 150 when i rode it.

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