dylanewilliams 0 Posted December 20, 2014 Now that I picked up a trials bike, and ride my GSA about every day I can get away from working, my girlfriend is getting antsy to get out there with me. The only issue is she has never ridden a bike before. Any suggestions on what to start her out on? She thinks my YZ250 is too tall, and both of my GSs are too heavy. I am looking for the following, ideally: Short enough for her to feel comfortable Light enough for her to pick up Electric start Plated ~$2Kish Any ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 20, 2014 XT225...first bike that popped in my head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covered in Dust 162 Posted December 21, 2014 Well Dylan I should have shown you my Honda XR 200 when you were here. I'd like to get $1000.00 for it but would let you have it for $800.00. Starts easy, not a ton of power but plenty to learn on and it's already scratched up so you won't fell bad when it's on the ground. No electric start but one easy kick is all it takes. Chris I should have read your whole post before I responded. It's not plated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wintyfresh 46 Posted December 21, 2014 Xt225 or crf230l. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted December 21, 2014 Everybody has already chimed in with the obvious choices, although they are heavy and have mediocre suspension. But at least they have a low saddle height and low center of gravity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 882 Posted December 21, 2014 Husky TE250, I'm pretty sure they made a low model for a few years. Light bike, good suspension, nice power...probably a bit over your budget numbers but shopping around may find one close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted December 21, 2014 Tw200 and a Motoventures beginners class. The training is more important than the bike. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted December 21, 2014 While I agree about the training, my experience with the mighty TW leads me to suggest a narrow tired bike instead- the TW was hard for my wife to steer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirt dame 554 Posted December 22, 2014 Husky TE250, I'm pretty sure they made a low model for a few years. Light bike, good suspension, nice power...probably a bit over your budget numbers but shopping around may find one close. 2012 model was the lower version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bfar33 164 Posted January 5, 2015 My suggestion would be a DR200/250/350. Light, easy and friendly bikes. Main problem is they're old gettin older. Another option is the KLR250/Super Sherpa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 536 Posted January 5, 2015 KLR250s are kickstart only - ask me about bump starting, push starting, tow pull starting those bikes yuck! While they carry the same KLR name as the 650 they are not similar and I wouldn't recommend one. Just my opinion.. DR200 / XT225 / CRF230F would be good bike options. Occasionally you can find a TTR125 that got plated but they are few and far between. Good luck in your search Share this post Link to post Share on other sites