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mikesmith

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2004 KX125
« on: October 11, 2003, 07:39:02 AM »
I read a few test on the new 125,looks like it does eveything ,handle,suspension and puts out 35HP.Makes me wonder with that much power stock how it would haul my 180lbs around,but I dont like spending so much money on maintenance that the small bores need.But it'd be a fun bike!
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mikesmith

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2004 KX125
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2003, 06:22:21 PM »
Wow,I just read Matt Walkers PC KX125 puts out 52hp! How fun would that be!
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2004 KX125
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2003, 11:15:31 PM »
52 odd horse powers, that?s scary!

My bike has 38hp on the back wheel (according to the previous owner who claimed he tested it on a rolling road). It is a fun bike to ride but the power band is narrow. Everything kicks in at high revs and it makes it technically challenging to ride - for me, that is. I have to make sure I have the right gear in at all time.

This is actually the reason why I have a KX125. If I can learn how to ride this machine fast - I can ride anything fast. That is the general idea anyway... And as a matter of fact, I find it easier to ride on big bikes with an evenly distributed power band. The problem with bigger and more powerful bikes then becomes my lack of stamina and arm strength.

The sum of all problems is equal.

/John
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mikesmith

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2004 KX125
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2003, 07:51:05 AM »
You know riding a 125 helps you learn to carry your speed through corners,and thats how you should ride a 500.Not cut and thrust like a 250.I think your right on useing a 125 to help you learn how to ride faster.I want one,but dont want to spend the $ rebuilding it all the time.
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