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<blockquote data-quote="Chokey" data-source="post: 39235" data-attributes="member: 649"><p>Of all the bikes mentioned, I would choose the KX100 as well. They are great bikes, with broad easy-to-use power, good suspension, and a perfect in-between size for riders that are too big for minis but too small for full-sized bikes. And the KX100 has almost the same power-to-weight ratio as a 125, so her keeping up won't be an issue if she's a decent rider.</p><p></p><p>In my opinion, the CRF230 is an over-weight under-suspended under-powered pig. And the KDX/KTM200 will both be much too tall for someone that is only 5'2" tall, the height will only intimidate her.</p><p></p><p>One caveat for the KX100 though. Don't let people convince you to fall into the "less oil is better" trap. The KX85/100 engine is known for losing lower rod bearings when lean oil ratios are used. Mix it at no less than 32:1, and even 28:1 if she learns to really push it hard, and it will live a long and happy life.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chokey, post: 39235, member: 649"] Of all the bikes mentioned, I would choose the KX100 as well. They are great bikes, with broad easy-to-use power, good suspension, and a perfect in-between size for riders that are too big for minis but too small for full-sized bikes. And the KX100 has almost the same power-to-weight ratio as a 125, so her keeping up won't be an issue if she's a decent rider. In my opinion, the CRF230 is an over-weight under-suspended under-powered pig. And the KDX/KTM200 will both be much too tall for someone that is only 5'2" tall, the height will only intimidate her. One caveat for the KX100 though. Don't let people convince you to fall into the "less oil is better" trap. The KX85/100 engine is known for losing lower rod bearings when lean oil ratios are used. Mix it at no less than 32:1, and even 28:1 if she learns to really push it hard, and it will live a long and happy life. [/QUOTE]
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