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[larry_357]

 A question about trail bikes which are the better bikes Kawasaki,Yamaha or Suzuki looking in the 125 or in the case of the Kawasaki 140 cc's.I had thought the bigger bikes but needs to be small and easy to manuver

[tom cat]

Who is going to ride it? where is it going to be rode? Mostly what do you want it to do?
I have dirt bikes starting at 50cc up to 600cc they are for different riders and do different things. The term dirt bike covers a lot of different kinds of motorcycles.  Brand name has little to do with it as most brands cover many types of bike.

[larry_357]

  Actually just myself and maybe another adult.We used to ride the Yamaha 125's hunting in the mountais of Utah so thought about that size or the 140 Kaw has

[tom cat]

The best bike I have owned for general use in the way of a dirt bike, was my old Honda XL 250 it was a early 80s model, I don't recall the year. It would not compete on the track but it was light enough to throw around yet it had enough grunt to climb without worrying about that finicky 2 stroke power band.
Most bikes are 4 stroke these days and have much better shocks. I now have a Kaw KLR it works for the places I ride but it is to tall and heavy for mountain riding. I do recommend that you get a bike that can be street legal for the (head light) and occasional road use.
GasGas is the only modern trials type bike I have rode, I never owned one but for mountain riding I think it would be good.

[Isorg]

there is something about the tw200 that i really like.  Have never rode one, so take it for what it is worth....

[wwaggett]

According to Gumbo, all bikes are for offroad use... 

[Gumbo]

According to Gumbo, all bikes are for offroad use... 

Yeah let me use yours and I'll show ya how it's done 

[larry_357]

 As far as I know Gumbo has the only dual purpose VTX good for the road and the woods and mud lol

[larry_357]

 Looked at the Kaw Sherpa 250 today and felt good sitting on it and may get a pretty good deal.I have to watch what I buy short legged lmao

[Isorg]

As far as I know Gumbo has the only dual purpose VTX good for the road and the woods and mud lol

when you ride past a "Deer stand" let me know......

I was sitting on my vtx 1300c when i took this picture.

[VTreX]

  I have been off road on my Goldwing before---------- it was NOT fun!!!!   Ride safe ride long.   

[Gumbo]

As far as I know Gumbo has the only dual purpose VTX good for the road and the woods and mud lol

Run out in the woods one time and they just won't let you live it down 

[larry_357]

 Yeah but you survived

[nomercyambulance]

VTX, Offroad? You guys are brave.
My first motorcycle was a mid 70's Yamaha Enduro.
I had a blast on that thing. Used to ride it to school
then on the way home, hit the trails.
Looked pretty much like this one........

[MRVTX]

when you ride past a "Deer stand" let me know......

I was sitting on my vtx 1300c when i took this picture.

D@mn...that's a big deer!      How many points on that sucker?