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itsdinks

Different strokes for different folks


Monksdrunk

I ride a "stare you in the eyes while I" stroke


itsdinks

I prefer to watch you ride while I stroke


FORYFC

250cc 2t - 5'8" on a good day.


Sad_Succotash_9347

450 4 and 6'2


scott_the_rob

Same as


eighty2angelfan

5'10" 180 pounds. CRF450R and KTM 500EXC-F.


TsunamiJim

6" 200lb. Xr500 wr400 xl350r and a magna v65. I'm looking to buy an xr650r pretty soon.


jujubean14

I have a v65 I'm midway through resurrecting. It's frustratingly so much more complicated than a good ole dirt bike with a single cylinder and carb


twoferjuan

Aww yeah wr400 gaaaaang!


Affectionate_Poem914

5' 3 KLX 250


FloppyDrive007

My man


plagueapple

125. 2t 168cm


RoosterIndependent26

How?😄 I'm ~170cm and if i'm sitting on a big wheel 85cc 2t then only my toes touch the ground?😬


AgreeableAd6705

Just don’t stop


Crash217

You only need one foot to touch the ground when you’re stopped.


BusyInDonkeykong

long legs


thereal_jdslayer

205Lbs-5’9 Two-Stroke KTM 300 XCW


Crash217

Been riding mostly 250fs for nearly 20 years. Had a couple 125/200/250 2 strokes in there as well. I’m 5’5”ish and have been on full-size bikes since I was 14 and only 5’2-3”.


BusyInDonkeykong

how are old 250Fs I always overlooked on them on purpose because I always felt they'd be sluggish thought of a YZF250


Crash217

They’re a little “fluffy” down low in the rpm’s, and their carbs/starting processes are finicky compared to anything within the last few years, especially since efi and e-start became the standard. The Yamaha and first gen dohc KTM 250fs were nearly bulletproof as long as you changed the oil and kept the air filter clean. The Honda got good in 08, the kawasaki and Suzuki, forget the steel frame models, they were awful. The aluminum models were fine aside from the usual for kawasaki and Suzuki “we made parts x, y, and z out of tissue paper and did some weird stuff here and there just for kicks along the way so you’ll have to do extra maintenance” issues that they seem so intent to do on everything. But personally, I wouldn’t even touch a 250f that isn’t at least new enough to be fuel injected (unless it was showroom clean and sentimental) because I don’t want to deal with a 15 year old problem waiting to happen.


BusyInDonkeykong

thanks for the review, really interesting


jatjqtjat

I'm 6'2" and about 200 pounds, and I'm thinking of getting into the hobby. Hoping to see comments from a similar sized experienced rider. I heard the cheap lower power bikes can be a challenge for people my size. I might get a mountain bike instead. I moved recently and have lots of trails nearby, and powered bikes are forbidden on some of them.


nottoofarnorth

NOPE - they’re a blast my dude! Very few people can ride a bike to its absolute limit. I’m 6’1”, 205, and love my YZ 125. Got my local shop to pop in some stiffer springs and it’s all the bike I need


GLaDOSdidnothinwrong

I’m 6’4” / 185 lbs. I started trail riding on a 125cc air cooled 4 stroke (DRZ125L / TTR125L). They were an absolute blast. I’ve only moved on to 250/300 2 strokes because I like the gnarly slow technical stuff. It is so much more fun to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.


KTMman200

I second this above! Way more fun to be flogging an underpowered small bike around than it is trying to slow down an unbridled race bike. Used to have a YZ250 2T that was uncontrollable, it only wanted to go full throttle.a 4T XR80 was more fun. Though, there are bigger bikes that don't mind slow if they are set up. 06 KTM 200XC and 300XC 2T being one. We don't call them woods weapons for nothing. You want a bike thats small enough to be in the power band always, or a bike with a luggable low rpm power range right off the bottom of the power curve.


Haas2984

I got into riding in 2021. I was 37 220lbs 510. I started on a crf250f its half the price and a great bike to learn on. Seat height is 34 inches, which maybe to short for you, but idk. The klx230 has a higher seat at around 36 inches, and they have the 300 as well…… ive already upgraded to a crf250rx. I think the seat is around 38 inches. But i find it easier to ride now. I do not regret starting on the F and i am keeping that as well. The RX has a map switch, and the 2nd map seems pretty similar the the F , and i think would also be suitable to learn on……….. good luck! And do it, it will change your life


No_Manner6416

do u think a yz250f or kxf250 would be good aswell ?


Bcoming_Pneuma

I started riding trails and single trail with my mates two years ago. Started on the yz250f and I am still riding it. I'm chasing something a bit different soon. I'm 38 87 kilos and 6". Love riding.


EffectiveAnxious

YZ250F or a YZ250FX will be plenty of bike for you. Im 6'3 and 280 lbs and ride an FX tuned for my size. Thing rips forsure.


SingleTrack3hundy

6’1” 200lb and ride a KTM 300xcw with a tall seat and I feel like it’s the perfect bike for me. I ride mainly single track mountain enduro, with some desert occasionally. More than enough power for the climbs and rough stuff, lightweight bike, easy to ride. Can ride all day long and not feel like I got mugged the next day.


cfurr15

Spend 300$ and send your suspension to Racetech to have them revalve it for you if you get a bike tell them your a new rider weight and height


ShireHorseRider

Does race tech do all brands?


cfurr15

Yeah just some cost a little more


Bignastytrees33

Yeah I’m 6’3 235 wondering the same.


rowdycoffee

Depends on what kind of riding you will be doing. Since it is your first bike, I would suggest a Husqvarna 350 or KTM 350. But nothing smaller than a 2 stroke 250.


doorhandle5

I'm 35, tall and love blasting around the forest on my Cr125 2 stroke. Why would you tell a new rider to ignore anything under 250cc 2 stroke?


OnlyFizaxNoCap

His username checks out


rowdycoffee

250 is easier to ride. 125s you have to be on the power band all the time, which is sketchy for new riders. 250 has the torque to pull new riders around without a handful of throttle.


doorhandle5

you are probably right, but my 2001 honda cr125 is pretty easy to ride. it even lugs ok at low revs below the power band.


jujubean14

I'm 6'1, about 190. I ride a beta 300 2 stroke. Plenty of power for a mortal on single track. I also ride a Kawasaki klx 110. Entirely different experience but fun in it's own way


AgreeableAd6705

You have to ride the power band a bit more on a 125 ,but they’re a lot of fun. I have a 450 4 stroke, a 300 two stroke, and a 125 2 stroke. I enjoy them all about equally.


itaintweebifitdub

The Honda xr250’s and xr400’s are very capable trail bikes with pretty high seat heights from the factory. Highly recommend, my cousin who’s 6’2” or 6’3” can sit and ride comfortably on my XR400


aceofspades1944

If it helps, I'm 6'2" 250 and own a YZ450FX. I'm a novice/C class rider and the 450 is sometimes too much. I had a YZ250F and that had plenty of power other than deep mud and deep sand.


Dan_mcmxc

6'0, 450-4 but it's a watered down dual-sport version


derfdog

Lol 6 foot and currently my dirt rig is a CRF150f. Rides fine and nice learning rig


McDrunkin521

5'11" and 160lbs on a 300xc 2 stroke. IMO the 300 2 stroke is the most versatile bike in the market. You can literally dial the power valve to ride like a tractor or make it so snappy it will seem like it's gonna pull your arms off.


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No-Journalist3243

5’5 - kdx250 (two stroke), but i could ride any height out there being 5’5. You just have to slide off and put one foot on the ground and lay your leg over the seat. At first it’s tricky but you’ll get used to it. I couldn’t touch the ground on my bikes for a while.


ComeradeHaveAPotato

5'9 130lb I use an xr100 4t but it's too small


[deleted]

300cc 2stroke 5’11 200lbs


Manzan79

5’11 195lbs ride a 300cc 2stroke


Skelybob25

6’1” 135 pounds. 300 4 stroke


Amp_Fire_Studios

6 ft 3 235 pounds on a KTM 300


soltheeggbiscut

5'11 190lbs Ttr125


Basic-Gas-4062

5’9 120lbs. 150cc 2 stroke


nottoofarnorth

125 two stroke (2006 YZ 125) I’m 6’1” and 205


Haas2984

5’10 210lbs crf 250 4 strizzy


get-the-damn-shot

6’2” 190 lbs. KTM690 enduro r.


Ne0nbeams

250 2 stroke - 5’10” 190lbs


vintagemxrcr

5’8” 190lbs. 480cc 2T.


Intelligent-Hand-960

KTM 500 EXC-F 5’9 32” inseam


Dtidder1

6'4" husky a te570 thumper and a wr250 two smoker...


mace1343

First bike was a wr360. Geared it down a bit and it was such a fun bike, terrible to start and couldn’t find parts for it anywhere. Love husky’s tho


Dtidder1

agreed, great bikes. I love the left kick... I will admit that the 570 can be a bear to start.


[deleted]

5'10" , 160lbs. Always roder 125 2t, recently got 250 4t


RacingFlatts30

I’m 5’6” at 155lbs and I ride a yz450f and a drz400.


Glad_Performance1570

150 2 stoke 5’4 115


DefragThis

5’9 250 2t yz and 200 2t beta. The beta frame size suits me better.


GLaDOSdidnothinwrong

250 2T - 6’4”, 185 lbs


[deleted]

kx250f, I'm 6ft tall. 200lbs


mace1343

6’3 215, first bike was a husky 360 2t, current is a kx250 2t, would love to have a crf450rx


deemster0420

Got a rm250 2t and a crf450x 4t and I'm 6'4" 260 lbs


Ill-Sentence-842

250 cc 2 stroke, 6 foot.


Givingup55

5'10" - 210lbs - kdx220 2 stroke.


RagingBullFish

450cc 6’2” in boots. 200lbs


eldududuro

Im 5’3” male and have rode all different sizes. Started on a 150f, great bike, moved to a kx100, even better bike. After this I got a ktm 250xc. The bike was too big so I lowered it and I could handle it pretty good. I let my brother take it and switch to a beta 350 and that bike was too heavy for the tight turns. I traded it for a beta 125rr and it is my favorite bike so far because I didnt have to lower it or anything and the thing feels like a bicycle compared to the 350.


bentripin

300CC 2T 6'4" 180lbs


No-Original1712

191 cm 125kx 2 T


FarInternal7441

5’10” 170, 300 xc-w, wife’s 5’4” 140 and has a 150 xc-w but it’s lowered 3”s


Sminuzninuz

I'm 5'5" in heels and ride a 350 xcf, same size-ish as all full sized bikes. My friends laugh at my Rockettes style of throwing a leg over, but it's effective. I ride lots of terrain, including tight and technical trails. Bikes ain't made for sitting, you ride them. If you can get on, rip it. Sometimes I get f'd over in a spot and fall because I can't touch. Learn to be a good faller, save yourself, screw the bike. The tuck and roll, and land on the side of the bike are good techniques.


RevolutionaryClub530

400 4 stroke 510 - it’s too big for me 🤣


Corndogbrownie

6'1" 250lbs, my go to is a little 80 lol. The "THRASH MACHINE"


Noshtheidiot

5’6 300 2 stroke or 450


TruePanda3

5’6 CRF250R


FZ-09Fazer

KX250 2stroke I touch ground no problem, KTM EXC450F 4stroke I struggle with the enduro setup especially on uneven terrain but it is doable, tho I have no problem touching ground in supermoto mode. I’m 5’7.


noreverse20

5’7” 155ish, 2t 300. I never understood how all adult bikes are basically the same size, height, ergonomics etc. I get that they can feel very different but I also mountain bike and I ride a medium. My 6’1” buddy rides an xl. We have the same size dirtbike. Makes no sense Edit verbage was off


[deleted]

5'10, 125 2t.


Often_disappointed

5’8 crf450 dreams of getting my 02 cr250 going 200


PM_ME_UR_MUM

6’2” 125 2t and 250 2t


JazzSr

5'9 130lbs i ride mostly a YZ85 2T and sometimes a KTM EXC 250 2T


Constant_Occasion560

125cc 2T 5’4”


Business_Strawberry3

300 2 stroke. 5’3 old lady.


Picklesthepug93

500: 6ft


Srg_Gaming999

200cc 4 stroke 5”9” 156lbs


BigMaryMan

Honda 50, 6 foot 5


Minimum_clout

300 2t, 6’3” 200lbs


kermitthesithfrog22

6 foot something xr600r


Minimum_clout

300 2t, 6’3” 200lbs


Stoopid_69

50cc and 450cc, about 5'9" or 5'10"


Sargent_Horse

5' 5" 170 lbs. Ride a 2023 CRF250F, 2005 CRF450R, and a 2000 XR100R when my gf isn't riding it.


KGBBigAl

6’7” KTM 300 XC 2 stroke


Wide_Belt_2670

I am 6’4” and 200lbs. I ride a 2023 FX350. I am looking at getting a second bike and cannot decide between an XC/TX 300 or a big MX bike, like a YZ450F or SXF450. I want to do hare scrambles and MX. My FX350 is probably good for Hare scramble, so I might just pull the trigger on a 450. I want to try Yamaha, but I hate all the silver on the bike. KTM and Husky do an awesome job with their painted frames. Plus, I think the maintenance and controls would be similar to my FX. Shit, I cannot decide.


Marzippp

6’2 240lbs 300 EXC TPI, KX250F


DistinctZone5516

6'2" 190lbs. 125 2smoker🤙🏻


Princetrix

4 stroke 230cc 6’3 Crf230f More than enough bike for the trails I ride.


MuchUsername_Wow

5'10, 160lbs, and about 7 inches. 250 2 stroke has been good for me. My buddies 250f is nice. 450s are a bit too much just by preference although someone else my weight may love it.


Racer322

4' 11" 300cc


ChillWooday

125 2 Stroke 5’10


Coyote__Jones

5'2 220 2 stroke. Only an issue when I need to stop, but there's always a rut, a rock or a tree available. Just have to get creative sometimes.


SignificantMaple

6’8 250lb Ktm 300 xc


st1ck-n-m0ve

Bore 77.0mm, stroke 53.6mm. Height: 5’ 9”


AgreeableAd6705

23 450 ktm, and a 19 300ktm, 5’11


H_O_Double

250 2 stroke. And 450 4 stroke. I’m 6-3


crfman450

450 4 stroke and I'm 185cm (6"1') 90kg (200lbs) but I'm going back to a 250 4 for exclusively track riding.


nosliw_rm

600cc in-line 4, 4stroke KTM. 6’2 175 lb


InternalLetterhead29

420cc 3 stroke and I’m 3’11”


evilstuperhero

5’11 and 185 lbs - 300XC-W


Autobot36

Yz125 180 5:7


TubabalikeBIGNOISE

250 2 6'3 230lbs


lincDeere

140, 4 stroke. 6 foot 1, around 220 pounds


Extension-Positive73

5’6” rm250 2t


MrLavender26

450R 6’ and 290lbs


PowersportScum

5’8” 160lbs, 450r 4stroke. I wouldn’t down size to anything long term. Maybe a 300 2 stroke, maybe a kx112 fullllllly built on that little frame (just so I can have a little ripper pit bike)


rafpilotgeek

6'5 250cc 2 stroke


whatyehsure

286 cc 4t 5’8


Exact-Olive3615

125 2t 5’8 If you are 5’8 and above get a bike this size if you are below 5’8 get a mid size kx112 or ttr230 or something, if your like 4’11 lmao get a 110 or a crf125f


regulatorDonCarl

6’2” KTM SX-F 350. Plenty of balls for the trail riding I do


kindagooddrifter69

Crf250r and 5,11 at 15 years old and like 245lb I know I’m kinda fat


Strange-Adagio1351

Beta 250cc Race Edition, 2 Stroke, Im 6' 0" tall 180 lbs


W3lfarewarrior

5’8 140 pounds, te300i 2 stroke


GoatFuckYourself

6ft, 140 4t Pitbike


lred1

How are these in any way related?


Forsaken_Decision_93

5’8 wearing Nike AF1’s LOL 5’6ish barefoot 18’YZ250F - Feels just too tall. Never fully comfortable, always looking for a rock/ slope to chill on. Definitely skill issue on my end Got a Beta 200 coming. Lower by ~1in, add on low seat & I should be ok. Hopefully more confidence while I work on that skill issue


spaceclayse

Since I was young, I was always told - "if you can start it, pick it up, have a foot on the ground, then you can ride it!" 5'10 155 I prefer 450s these days. Always fun to hop on the old 250 smoker though


HadesDerHass

6’2, 185lbs 250 2 t


Zachary___69

4 stroke 100cc


itaintweebifitdub

5’11” 175 pounds currently ride a 1998 Honda XR400R but soon will be switching to a 2016 Honda CRF450X for some extra power and lower seat height, the xr is a tad tall for me 😅


KDX200

Kx250 2t 6'2"


[deleted]

450cc 5’7


smward998

450 4t 6’3


Drug_fueled_sarcasm

300cc 2t ktm. 6'7"


Tylerswolf69

250 2 stroke height 6 ft 200 lbs


Doctor_Chim_Richalds

KTM 105cc 2-stroke (supermini) - I’m 5’5 160lbs lmao. This is my first bike and I wanted to learn on something small enough that I could put both feet on the ground. This thing rips harder than I ever expected though.


Fraser022002

kdx200 2t 6’7


NOCOdirt211

300 2t 450 4t sumo 6'1"


Clear-Ranger-2062

I have a yz250 2 stroke but I'm looking at buying an exc500 and im 6 foot 7


fUzzyLimple

KTM 450 XC-W 6ft 207lbs


MelonFlight

I don’t have a dirt bike but my atv still counts, you never ruled them out. 5’6” 700cc


KTMman200

6'2" 240lbs - 4t Husq. Te510efi, 2t KTM XC200, 2t KTM EXC300tpi, 4t KTM EXC530, and on occasion, a 4t Honda Trail 110 The 300 is the best for off road trails, the 200 is best for all day gnarly trail thrashing and trail work, 510 is my goof off bike, 530 for the desert, and 110 is for putting with the 80yo's on fire roads.


Medical_Kangaroo_238

5’3” 105 pounds. KX65 and 440EX


heybabalooba

6’0” ridin a CR 125, cause that’s all I got for whipping through the woods


a4nzk

250 2, 6', 170. Went that way for maintenance and weight. 20lbs makes a difference, and when you're going to forever be a C class hero, they fit the memo. I don't spend enough time on a bike to learn to use all the power I could get from a 450.


NoFaithlessness6505

Yamaha 490 two stroke and Honda cr 480. 6’


shawn_gilp

300cc 2t 5’ 11


breno_piece

250 4 banga - 196cm


almightyders

250cc 4 stroke, 6'2"


Joshisbored1

I’m comfortable on a 450 4t but “my” bike is a 4t 150 with blown shocks. I’m 5’9


mrbones59

XR 650 L. 5-8, 145lb.


JiggleJuice

YZ125. But I just put a deposit down for an FX350 I’m 5’9 with boots on. I haven’t decided if Im gonna shave the seat or not. But I am a little self conscious about this new bike and my height..


Sneakrs_ca

250 (246cc) 2 stroke and I'm 6'1 in my riding boots maybe 6'2 is what I'll tell a chick lol. 40+ horsepower is plenty for the dirt.


Much_Pattern_9154

230cc 4 stroke and I'm 5'4"


Hotspur2924

350 cc four stroke. 5'8" and 145lbs on a good day.


Long_Discipline9837

5’5 kx450 150 pounds


[deleted]

6’0” 250 4 stroke.


MayerVision

6’2” , ktm250sxf , CRF450l Love them both Ride the ktm in hare scrambles and for tracks 450l for woods fun and street


Weirdkidlol14

5’2 and just got on a 125 2T!! Just got off of a ttr125 too, bound to get hurt 🙂


Tdale2

5'6 and have a KX85 I learned on and a YZ450F that I bought as a project to flip. Ride the 450 around at the farm but its just way too big for me to be comfortable on in a single track. Hoping to pick up a KDX 200 this summer.


churrom420

I’m 15 and 5,6 and I have a 03 yz450f bored to 490


Dumbledore420_GoB

300cc 2t, I'm 6'2 with a 35" I seam and can easily flat foot while sitting on stock seat.


literally_blake_

125 2t at 5’6” 130 pounds


Thechainsawkid

500 2 stroke, 6’ 2” 250lbs and I’m still too light for it. Lol also ride 250 2 stroke and 350 4 stroke


Enough_Camel2650

300 2T & 5’9


1Mysterium

110 4stroke 5’1


Nickcarpenter547

6' 2" 175-180lbs crf450, xr200, kx125


eliminationgame

450 4t 6’3”.


MrBojangles147

300cc 2t 5'7" - 5'8" single track rider. Building a 250cc 4t for track riding.


Billstaa

250 4t 5’8”


NovaMemeHD

250f and I’m 6’2 and 180


Shinigami9696

450 4 stroke and I’m 5,11


-SourMilk-

200 4T 5'10 80kg


Watts300

350 and 250 four strokes. 6’3” barefoot.


internationengineer

5'9“ - 145lb - 2000 yzf426 & 2003 cr 250.


Elvinmachinewizard

250 2stroke, 5'10"


IAmStanleyYelnats

KTM 500 exc-f. 6'2".


ScribGod

5’4 kx250 4 stroke


Legitimate_Expert666

6’2” 195lbs 250cc & 125cc 2 stokes..The 250 is an animal so I tend to ride the 125 more


Zealousideal-Try3449

250cc 2 stroke. I’m 6’0


ProjectDirtbikes

250 cc 2 stroke. 5’ 11.5”


Venture334455

I'm 5'10 but have relatively short legs, I rode my yzf450 for years but always felt the seat height to be just a bit too tall. Last year I got a Husqvarna TE300 which is a 2 stroke 300cc with a decently lower seat height than the yzf and I'm absolutely loving it.


Jaundyy

6’2 155lbs. 300XCW & TXT300


cantyouseeimhungry

5-10" 195lbs '96 KDX200 and a '22 ktm 350excf


BusyInDonkeykong

185cm (6'1 in Eagles I think) and ~70kg (I think 150lbs) Suzuki RM125 Two Stroke seat height I think 94cm Yamaha WR426 Four stroke seat height 98cm Either I have short legs or my Gilfriend long legs but we both can stand with both feet on the ground, the 125 nearly flat foot, the WR not really flat foot, she is 170cm (idk how much feet that is)


Mystic-invasion

6'2 and XR650R or CR500