Advice on bike for the missus

broke'n'nuts · May 1, 2015

Looking for some insight on size/type of bike. She rides street bike, so riding in itself won't be an issue, all trails, be getting her feet wet on a KLX110, but I know that won't last long, she's not super tall, 5'8" so I know she's worried about the height, any input appreciated.

DDrake · May 1, 2015

My wife rides a Honda crf150r and loves it. lots of power and not to heavy. Hers is a small wheel but they do make the same bike in a big wheel also.

TDR · May 1, 2015

I know a guy with a cfr150r for sale. If you want I can get the details and PM you.

teeroy · May 1, 2015

yammie tt 230 or honda crf 230. find one for 2000-2500 and sell it 10 years later for the same price

broke'n'nuts · May 1, 2015

TDR said:
I know a guy with a cfr150r for sale. If you want I can get the details and PM you.

If it's not a big deal sure, it would have to be a pretty good deal of bike is in E-town, I don't get back that way much any more

broke'n'nuts · May 1, 2015

teeroy said:
yammie tt 230 or honda crf 230. find one for 2000-2500 and sell it 10 years later for the same price

Was wondering if the 230's were easy to lower. Would be a bit concerned that she would outgrow the 150 quick, she will be starting on the dirt with the 110, can't be that big of a jump.

teeroy · May 1, 2015

broke'n'nuts said:
Was wondering if the 230's were easy to lower. Would be a bit concerned that she would outgrow the 150 quick, she will be starting on the dirt with the 110, can't be that big of a jump.

the 150 and 230 are close to the same seat height, only an inch and a half difference. a friend of mine is 5' 5" and has no trouble touching the ground on his 230

DDrake · May 2, 2015

broke'n'nuts said:
Was wondering if the 230's were easy to lower. Would be a bit concerned that she would outgrow the 150 quick, she will be starting on the dirt with the 110, can't be that big of a jump.

The 150r has a liquid cooled engine whereas the 230 is aircooled so I think the 150r will have more power than the 230 and it is lighter so it should be easier to handle in terms of weight being a factor. The 230 will have E-Start which is nice.. Good luck in your search.

TheMuffinMan · May 2, 2015

Best thing you can do is to be honest with yourself about your lady's ability. Lots of guys start their girls out on motocross bikes because "hey, Jen did a few turns on that old XR80 with no problems....she's totally ready for a real bike." Then when they start getting into some actual obstacles it's stall...kick...stall...kick...stall...kick some more. Next thing you know Mrs. starts saying "I think I'm just going to stay at camp...It's ok you can go ahead and ride without me."

If you really want her to get into it, don't get her the bike YOU want her to ride, get the bike that will make HER want to ride. For 95% of beginner riders, that means comfortable, easy to ride, non intimidating.

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teeroy · May 2, 2015

DDrake said:
The 150r has a liquid cooled engine whereas the 230 is aircooled so I think the 150r will have more power than the 230 and it is lighter so it should be easier to handle in terms of weight being a factor. The 230 will have E-Start which is nice.. Good luck in your search.

I was referring to a 150f vs a 230f....both are e start after '06, I wouldn't get a new gen liquid cooled 4 stroke for a new rider

broke'n'nuts · May 2, 2015

TheMuffinMan said:
Best thing you can do is to be honest with yourself about your lady's ability. Lots of guys start their girls out on motocross bikes because "hey, Jen did a few turns on that old XR80 with no problems....she's totally ready for a real bike." Then when they start getting into some actual obstacles it's stall...kick...stall...kick...stall...kick some more. Next thing you know Mrs. starts saying "I think I'm just going to stay at camp...It's ok you can go ahead and ride without me."

If you really want her to get into it, don't get her the bike YOU want her to ride, get the bike that will make HER want to ride. For 95% of beginner riders, that means comfortable, easy to ride, non intimidating.

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i get that completely, definitely know to keep it low key, she sleds with me also. That's why I'm looking for the advice of gals that ride or guys who's wife's ride. E-start is probably gonna be a must. A bike where she can get her feet planted is main thing. I've been away from dirt bikes for so long and I know there is lots of options these days. Good advise

DDrake · May 3, 2015

broke'n'nuts said:
i get that completely, definitely know to keep it low key, she sleds with me also. That's why I'm looking for the advice of gals that ride or guys who's wife's ride. E-start is probably gonna be a must. A bike where she can get her feet planted is main thing. I've been away from dirt bikes for so long and I know there is lots of options these days. Good advise

E-start being a must then the 230 is probalbly one of the better choices as a starter bike for your misses. The 150r does work great for my wife but it is her second bike. Some good points made by TheMuffinMan amoung others. Best of luck in your search..

takethebounce · May 3, 2015

I have tried to get my gf into riding two wheels but she is still hesitant. Your first obstacle is taken care of as you say she rides street.

At 5'8 she shouldn't have any issues riding off road on any of the bikes mentioned. I would agree something with estart makes life that much better, heck even I like it. Also, something that you are going to be willing to have a few broken pieces of plastc as well should it get dropped. We all drop a bike here and there. The honda 230 is a great trail bike for adults starting out. Yamaha also makes the ttr230. They have the ttr 125 but she would likely outgrow that quickly. Again, stay away from the MX style bikes. They do not like to lug around, tend to get hot quickly then become a pain to start.

You may also want to look around for a pre 2007 KTM200. The 2006 and older bikes were a smaller frame, the motors are bullet proof and parts are easy to find. Easy to lug around, fun to mod and personalize. No electric start but they are very easy to start. I would have one just as a fun back up bike if I found the right deal on one. I see them for $2000-25000.

Pistonbroke · May 4, 2015

Yamaha TTR230. You can get lowering links as well - I just put one in the wife's for about $150 which drops the seat height by a full 2".

Fun little bike!!!

broke'n'nuts · May 5, 2015

Pistonbroke said:
Yamaha TTR230. You can get lowering links as well - I just put one in the wife's for about $150 which drops the seat height by a full 2".

Fun little bike!!!

Good to know! Thanks for the info! Thanks for all the help guys lots of good advise, now to find one lol

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