Honda Dirt Bikes Forum

I want to buy a dirtbike for the first time but i dont know which one to get. What is the differences between those bikes and which one do you reccomend. I am a beginner and have only rode a dirt bike a few times but i want to get one that i will ride for many years and a fast one.

I will be riding on the streets, parks, and trails that are close to my house.

Im 6'2, 160 pounds.

also why is the CR125R more expensive than the CRF125R?  

The CRF150R is a 4-stroke MX bike that is built to compete in the mini (85cc 2-stroke) class.  It's a great bike, but at your height, it won't fit you at all.

The CR125R is a 2-stroke MX bike.  I don't want to come off as a Yamaha croney, but here's the deal... the CR125R was discontinued in 2007 so you'd have to find a used one.  Plus, if you are looking at 2-stroke 125's, then the Yamaha YZ125 is the best 125 made by any of the Japanese manufacturers - has been for years. The CR had fork issues as well as dubious jetting during the last few years it was made.  Don't take my word for it though - I think you'll hear the same thing, even from some of our CR125 riders on the forum...

You will fit a 125 2-stroke MUCH better than a CRF150R.  
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Here we go again!

i would go with the crf125r  
Kameron Page's old 2007 YZ85 race bike

yamaha85rider:
i would go with the crf125r

aint no crf125r, theres a cr125r. thast the two stroke. I would go with the yz125. they are awesome all around bikes. and best of all, they have a really tall seat height so it'll fir you perfect. ~pat  
PEACE GUYS ITS BEEN A BLAST!!!!! ~patrick