Am I too fat for a yz125

[YZER-409]

I am new to this forum, and I am buying a new bike. My old bike was a yz80; I also ride pretty good. I was thinking of getting a yz125 but I do not know if I am to big or too small. I weigh 160lbs, and I am 5'8. I also was thinking of maybe getting a 250, but I am not sure. What bike do think I should buy?

[hondageek]

no, you're fine for a 125, just skip the Devil Dogs.

[b dawg 311]

i weigh 190 w/o gear and im 6' tall and i ride a 125 without a problem...

Brandon

[Woody_YZF]

I think a 125 sounds just right. I'm 6' and 155 lbs. and a 125 seems to be a pretty good fit for me.

Of course, welcome to the site too. We hope to see you around often.

[YZER-409]

Thanks guys I'll be getting a 125 soon.

[KX02]

Yeah,
I'm 5'8" 150 lbs. or so. I think my 125 is just right for me.

[Woody_YZF]

Sweet, keep us posted. Have you tried one of the new 250 thumpers? That's personally what I would go with.

[Macho393]

Well Im 6 ft 5 in or maybe 5 ft 6 inches, but its not about size its about skill level. The 125, any brand is a fireball. Good luck in your choice.Crap think about it, Bubba rides a 125.

[huffdaddy70]

i think a 125 would be fine for you. But a 250 thumper would good too as Woody said!

[earthvssoup26]

i'm only 5'7" and i went with a 250 2-stroke. it works just fine with me.

[MotoMax]

125 id say

[MATTXR250R]

I weigh either 160 or 165(can't remember)and I got a 250...but your fine with a 125...HAVE FUN

Welcome to ATM.

[splitfirekx125]

i would deffinately go for the 125 i had a 250 and traded it for a 125 and i have alot more fun on my 125

[MATTXR250R]

I love my 250.....if I decided I wanted to start riding MX...I would probably have to get a 125 as my 250 is alot to handle on a track for me....but for woods riding and blasting through feilds...the 250 is the better all around bike IMO.

[yzernie]

I'm 5-10 and 220 with gear on. Even though I would consider myself way to big for a 125, I ride my YZ125 for practice anyway. It pull my weight just fine....and the fun factor is unmatched.

I race my YZ250 because in the 40+ classes displacement is not an issue. I can hold my own on the tighter tracks but on the faster tracks I get smoked on the 125.

[yz250guy]

I'm 5'8" and 165. I couldn't be happier with my 250, but if you're coming off an 80, the 125 or 250 Thumper would be a good next step. Either way, you'll have fun.

[MATTXR250R]

Huffdaddy,Check your PMs

[MotoMan]

125 sounds right to me as well.

[CRacer]

125 would be a great fit if ya ask me. Heck, just go sit on one and you'll know you fit on it. I go to the track and see 200-230lb guys racing 125s and clearing everything easily.

[YZER-409]

I have changed my mind about getting a 125. I will most likely go with a 250 because I mostly ride trails and heard that 125s are not the best for trails.