from ttr 125 to yz 125?

[yzpinger]

hey guys, this is my first post on ATM, although ive read a ton of posts. i know that this is an endless question and gets asked all of the time, but i am coming off of a ttr-125 and im plain bored with it. would any 2 stroke 125 be good for me? i posted in the yammie forum because im partial to yamaha's. which 2 stroke would be the best for me? compared to my riding buddies (raptor 80, eton 150 atv, kymco 150 atv, blaster) i am fast..... would 1 of these 2 smokers be good for the woods? i do a fair amount of jumping...thanks guys

[Yamaha329]

are you saying you want a quad or a atv? and you want a 2 stroke?

[yzpinger]

sry, no i want any 2 smoke 125 bike.....personally i dont like quads, i prefer bikes. i just wanna know if a 2 smoke 125 would be nice for the woods and a little jumping

[Yamaha329]

i dont know for the woods, yeah its a good bike for jumping, for woods i would get a 250f, but i like i said i dont know about woods for a 2 stroke.

[kxdude258]

u goin from a ttr125 to a yz125 would be suicide thats like goin from a golfcart to a dragster

[yzpinger]

hahaha, well what should i go with? i fit pretty nice on the 125's and i dont want a 100 or 85 cause i would get bored and grow outta it soon. im 13 ....5'7 and im still growing for a while so i want a full sized bike. besides, i like dragsters

[Mx_Ak240_393]

dont listen to kxdude, i had an xr80 and went to a yz85 fine just know wat u are getting ur self into

[yzpinger]

oh man, what exactly am i getting myself into??? ttr125 really doesnt have the power to get me into trouble...

[Red_Thumper]

These days you just pick em buy the color. They are all good, most of these slackers couldn't tell the difference between most brands if they rode them blindfolded. I've got a TTR125 for my daughter and a YZ125 for the wife. Both are good bikes in their realm. Manners wise the ttr would shine in woods riding but the YZ has better suspension. The YZ has gobs more power than the TTR but you would have to learn to work the clutch and throttle, it aint no "sissy" play bike. The useable power delivered by these bikes is completely different. The YZ is all about RPM and the TTR has low end torque.

My normal ride is a CRF450 and the first night I had the YZ125 I had it on the track clearing 40/50 foot tabletops with ease, I'm 260 pounds and no beginner rider. I've seen kids clear those table tops on hopped up TTR's but mine is a bit shy on the power to do it with me. :yum

[CRacer]

A YZ125 is a complete motocross race bike, and a TTR125 is a complete trail beginner bike.

I've seen 125s whoop up on 450s, watch the vet classes, you'll probably see a guy on a 125 flying.

If you feel that your TTR125 is completely underpowered(and you probably do) then your ready for a race bike. I went from a TTR125 to a CR125, you'll live, just REALLY respect it.

Although, since you mainly trail ride you may want to consider a larger trail bike.

[Red_Thumper]

Check out bbrracing.com and dress that TTR up some.

[yzpinger]

i have, that stuff is expensive. its also not just underpowered, its the height. i would be happy is i could raise the seat height, say to like 34 inches....but thats pretty costly too. i would rather have a powerful and better fitting bike...

[Red_Thumper]

Then go for the YZ and respect the throttle and the clutch for a while.

[crdude]

if i were u id try a 80 or 85 for a day and see how u like them.

[MooseRacing552]

I wouldnt say its to m uch becuase i here people that learn how to ride on 125 2 strokes.

[FoxRocket]

My first, and current bike is a 125. Never rode anything else a day in my life! Now, go buy one and have fun!

[MotoMan]

Go for the YZ, having the TTR you have the basics of riding down. The 125 is going to be a totally different animal, but treat it with respect and you will be fine.

[yzernie]

Originally posted by MotoMan
The 125 is going to be a totally different animal, but treat it with respect and you will be fine.

Once you take your time and learn the differences between the TTR and the YZ you'll be glad you have the YZ.

[Yzrider054]

u goin from a ttr125 to a yz125 would be suicide thats like goin from a golfcart to a dragster

no way ! 13 is a little young to have a 125 but still ! you can ahndle a 125 with time. just get used to it. why get a 125 though ? 250f 4 strokes would crush them. and they are better in woods.

[pikle311]

ahh youll be ok i speak from experience i have about 3 years on you i went from a pw 80( i raced 65's beforethen though) to a yz250f (that i just sold thank god) you will be fine on a yz125 just dont get on it and go to haulin butt.