cr250 or cr125?

[elivingston199]

I currently ride a kx250, ive had 125s in the past. ride mainly trails but I went to a track for the first time a week ago and had a blast. mi looking to get either a 125 or 250 02 or newer. which do u guys prefer thanks

[Excitable]

are you thinking of using it as a track bike?

 

bit more info is needed.

[elivingston199]

yeah sorry. im looking to go out to the track a lot but still do some trail riding. after I practice a bit more I want to start racing. but yeah mainly track

[Fenmore]

how old are you and whats height/weight?

[Excitable]

some people have said they are faster on a 125 in corners, guess it depends on how used to the 250 you are.

 

the 125 is lighter and more nimble, but you may miss the power of the 250.

[elivingston199]

im 17, 59, and 178lbs. ive had 125 and 250s. the big difference I noticed between the 2 is the bottom end power of the 250.

[Piney Woods]

I am a full on Honda guy but if you are interested in a 125 the Yammie is a much better choice than the CR. Much.

[Fenmore]

Since you're only 17 and you want to race it, I'd say go for the 125.  There will be more people around your skill level in the 125 class.  The 250 racers are USUALLY more experienced and better riders.  Thats not to say people don't start out in the 250 class and still have some success...

Riding around trails and dirt roads on 250's is an entirely different animal then racing and going up against other riders.

If you were just track riding for fun and not planning on racing I'd say get the 250 because its something you can learn on and you'll be glad to have extra power.

IMO you need to figure out what you want to do exactly because even if you go with a 125 you will want to move to a 250 eventually.  So if your planning on riding/practicing on a track and racing every now and then I'd probably go with the 250 as well.  If you really want to race every weekend then start with a 125

And with all that said, I am much older now and 4 strokes were not part of the MX equation back when I raced so that's something you have to think about as well.   

[Blackwoodz]

You cant track ride and trail ride a race bike.....You will just be wasting your time. If you want to race...buy the best bike you can and keep it on the track...Save the trails for the 250. if you want to be competitive find yourself a good mechanic and a tuner and keep your race bike as fresh as possible.