dirt bike sizing

alozon45 · 07-02-2008, 10:00 PM

hey guys, i am 15, 5'8 and 200 lbs. I was trying to get a 125cc bike, but people on craigslist want to trade me their 250 bikes, specifically cr's and yz's and a ktm. would i fit on a ktm 250, yz 250, cr 250, kx 250, or a rm 250? i thought no, but possibly yes. i am an experienced trail rider, never race.. i was thinking a 250 might fit me.

so the question is: Will i fit on a 250cc dirt bike?

tigmaster · 07-02-2008, 10:04 PM

I think it would just fine. It would have been the bike I would have recommended from your stats. You will have lots of power. Do you plan on trail riding mostly? Four strokes usually provide a better trail bike but its no big deal either way. I would say get the 250 either way. You will be happy with the power and size. Seat height is the same and weight is only 15lbs different on average.

alozon45 · 07-02-2008, 10:07 PM

i was at a powersports store earlier and the rm 85 was bigger than the rm 125? the rm 250 there looked too big for me tho. idk help lol

tigmaster · 07-02-2008, 10:12 PM

Most 250's are the same as 125's. Go sit on some more and take a look at seat heights. They are listed on the manufacturer's websites.

alozon45 · 07-02-2008, 10:14 PM

thanks man

tjscott2012 · 07-02-2008, 11:17 PM

yep tig is right, almost all bikes 125 2t and up are pretty much the same seat height. except my bike, idk whats going on with that. its alot bigger than all the wr250 and crf250's ive seen

wr250f95 · 07-03-2008, 09:25 AM

I would recommend a wr250f if you can find one, but if not a yz250 with a fly wheel weight would be awesome.

2troke · 07-03-2008, 02:02 PM

What are the trails like? Previous bikes?

You should be able to fit on any bike 125's, 250f's, 250's, and 450f's are all the same height pretty much i sat on the lowest and highest bikes and there didnt seem like there was much difference. If you could find a 4-stroke i think it would be better for intermediate/advanced trails. But you say your experienced so you probably could handle a 250.

2strokez1 · 07-03-2008, 03:13 PM

im 5'11 160 im on a yz100 but it sits high im getting a 250 soon

gscx · 07-03-2008, 08:55 PM

if you just want to ride trails you should try to find a ktm 300 MXC, amazing bike, but not for motocross, the power delivery is great, really smooth and tractable, gearing is a little short but if you are riding tight trails thats a good thing, reliable and easy to work on too

07-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
alozon45 C Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 42	dirt bike sizing hey guys, i am 15, 5'8 and 200 lbs. I was trying to get a 125cc bike, but people on craigslist want to trade me their 250 bikes, specifically cr's and yz's and a ktm. would i fit on a ktm 250, yz 250, cr 250, kx 250, or a rm 250? i thought no, but possibly yes. i am an experienced trail rider, never race.. i was thinking a 250 might fit me. so the question is: Will i fit on a 250cc dirt bike?

07-02-2008, 10:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	I think it would just fine. It would have been the bike I would have recommended from your stats. You will have lots of power. Do you plan on trail riding mostly? Four strokes usually provide a better trail bike but its no big deal either way. I would say get the 250 either way. You will be happy with the power and size. Seat height is the same and weight is only 15lbs different on average. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

07-02-2008, 10:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
tigmaster Administrator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri, United States Posts: 7,229	Most 250's are the same as 125's. Go sit on some more and take a look at seat heights. They are listed on the manufacturer's websites. __________________ --'03 CRF450r-- --FMF Pipe, Pro-Tech Revavle-- --Vortex Basket With Tusk Disks And HP Springs-- --Pro Taper Triple Clamps And Bars-- --Devol Full SP With Moose HGs-- --Renthal 13/50 With R1 Chain-- --Now It Is The End, Probably...-- --'06 CBR F4I-- --Bone Stock-- Check Our Latest How-To Here

07-02-2008, 11:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
tjscott2012 The Spam man Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 4,196	yep tig is right, almost all bikes 125 2t and up are pretty much the same seat height. except my bike, idk whats going on with that. its alot bigger than all the wr250 and crf250's ive seen __________________ This is my signature. Its awesome

07-03-2008, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
wr250f95 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,381	I would recommend a wr250f if you can find one, but if not a yz250 with a fly wheel weight would be awesome. __________________ "LIFE'S JOURNEY IS NOT TO ARRIVE AT THE GRAVE SAFELY IN A WELL PRESERVED BODY, BUT RATHER TO SKID IN SIDEWAYS, TOTALLY WORN OUT, SHOUTING'...HOLY S**T... WHAT A RIDE!" this, is why I ride.

07-02-2008, 10:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
alozon45 C Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 42	i was at a powersports store earlier and the rm 85 was bigger than the rm 125? the rm 250 there looked too big for me tho. idk help lol

07-02-2008, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
alozon45 C Rider Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 42	thanks man

07-03-2008, 02:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
2troke C Rider Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 82	What are the trails like? Previous bikes? You should be able to fit on any bike 125's, 250f's, 250's, and 450f's are all the same height pretty much i sat on the lowest and highest bikes and there didnt seem like there was much difference. If you could find a 4-stroke i think it would be better for intermediate/advanced trails. But you say your experienced so you probably could handle a 250. Last edited by 2troke; 07-03-2008 at 02:12 PM.

07-03-2008, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
2strokez1 C Rider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: south jersey Posts: 181	im 5'11 160 im on a yz100 but it sits high im getting a 250 soon __________________ 2 strokez= 4 strokez= 87'ktm250 88'cr250r 89'rm250

07-03-2008, 08:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
gscx Pro Mototips Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bridgeville DE Posts: 2,067	if you just want to ride trails you should try to find a ktm 300 MXC, amazing bike, but not for motocross, the power delivery is great, really smooth and tractable, gearing is a little short but if you are riding tight trails thats a good thing, reliable and easy to work on too __________________ 2004 YZ-125 - PC exhaust, Blue applied triple tree, blue turner OV bars, ASV levers, Sunline sprocket and gold chain, FC springs, white plastic . DONT MESS WITH ME, I HAVE A HAMMER AND WILL USE IT!!!!!

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