Will a Gasgas 125 fit a beginner?

johan · 10-17-2009, 05:49 AM

Looking for something to improve my bike control in enduro etc. Would a gasgas 125 -04 be a suitable bike for playing around? Never done trials before, off-road riding for 3 years

Sorry if I am posting the standard WTB question, I am in a rush...

brewtus · 10-17-2009, 06:40 AM

Depends on the size of the beginner. The engine will be on the weak side for a big person, but the ergos should be OK. If you are built like a jockey, you should be fine.

johan · 10-17-2009, 07:39 AM

182cm, 75 kilos

brewtus · 10-17-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by johan

182cm, 75 kilos

Umm, yeah. Keep in mind I live in America, where the standards of measurement are still based off of a byzantine conglomeration of how many rocks in a burlap bag, the length of a long-dead king's foot, etc...

xymotic · 10-17-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by brewtus

Umm, yeah. Keep in mind I live in America, where the standards of measurement are still based off of a byzantine conglomeration of how many rocks in a burlap bag, the length of a long-dead king's foot, etc...

5'10" 165

google works well in America :)

brewtus · 10-17-2009, 11:52 AM

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5'10" 165

google works well in America :)

True. IF you know how to use it.

laser17 · 10-17-2009, 02:12 PM

125's are really great bikes to learn on. They are very capable for getting your 165lbs up some intimidating obsticals provided you use technique. They are really great for someone starting out. If down the road you feel you need more power, you can retrofit a 200 or a 225 top end.

If you feel it lacking, you can always use lower gearing as well. Your clutch work will definately get better (the Gassers have the best clutch IMO)

johan · 10-18-2009, 02:19 AM

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like a Gasgas 7.62 cubic inch will fit me fine.

MN Yeti · 10-18-2009, 08:02 PM

The 125 will suit you very well. You will need to wind it up a bit more for big climbs but you learn more about good clutch control. With your goal of improving enduro riding the engine size matter's less. You'll learn all the balance, obstacle climbing, and turning you can handle. Be careful though, it's easy to get hooked.

brewtus · 10-19-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by johan

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like a Gasgas 7.62 cubic inch will fit me fine.

NMTrailboss · 10-19-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brewtus

Umm, yeah. Keep in mind I live in America, where the standards of measurement are still based off of a byzantine conglomeration of how many rocks in a burlap bag, the length of a long-dead king's foot, etc...

buls4evr · 10-21-2009, 06:51 AM

You will be looking for a 225cc kit in a hurry at 165lbs IMO. A juiced 125 makes a great bike though. All those rpms on the 125, coupled with a super light rear shock spring make them too much work to ride unless you are very light. You would need a bigger cyl, piston, jetting, rear spring..... Just buy a 2.5 to begin with and save all the hassles. A good deal is not always the best deal.

DirtDabber · 10-22-2009, 03:41 PM

The frame is the same as the larger bikes but the swingarm is shorter. The motor has less oomph so you are forced to use technique rather than motor.

10-17-2009, 05:49 AM	#1
johan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Mjölby, Sweden Oddometer: 249	Will a Gasgas 125 fit a beginner? Looking for something to improve my bike control in enduro etc. Would a gasgas 125 -04 be a suitable bike for playing around? Never done trials before, off-road riding for 3 years Sorry if I am posting the standard WTB question, I am in a rush... __________________ 08´KTM 250 EXC-R (Yes, it's getting silly...) 08´KTM 450 EXC-R (can't stop buying...) 07' BMW X-Challenge (For the longish trips) 03' KTM 640Adv (Passed on to other hooligan) 04' BMW 650 Dakar (Oops, totalled) 81' YAMAHA YZ 125 (Died in my arms of old age)

10-17-2009, 06:40 AM	#2
brewtus Buffoonery, Inc. Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM. Oddometer: 2,312	Depends on the size of the beginner. The engine will be on the weak side for a big person, but the ergos should be OK. If you are built like a jockey, you should be fine. __________________ Work hard. Play hard. Team Dead End. The drinking team with a Trials problem. 2-Time winner of the coveted "Best Shenanigans" award at Capt. Rick's annual BBQ.

10-17-2009, 07:39 AM	#3
johan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Mjölby, Sweden Oddometer: 249	182cm, 75 kilos __________________ 08´KTM 250 EXC-R (Yes, it's getting silly...) 08´KTM 450 EXC-R (can't stop buying...) 07' BMW X-Challenge (For the longish trips) 03' KTM 640Adv (Passed on to other hooligan) 04' BMW 650 Dakar (Oops, totalled) 81' YAMAHA YZ 125 (Died in my arms of old age)

10-18-2009, 02:19 AM	#8
johan ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Mjölby, Sweden Oddometer: 249	Thanks for the replies. Sounds like a Gasgas 7.62 cubic inch will fit me fine. __________________ 08´KTM 250 EXC-R (Yes, it's getting silly...) 08´KTM 450 EXC-R (can't stop buying...) 07' BMW X-Challenge (For the longish trips) 03' KTM 640Adv (Passed on to other hooligan) 04' BMW 650 Dakar (Oops, totalled) 81' YAMAHA YZ 125 (Died in my arms of old age)

10-18-2009, 08:02 PM	#9
MN Yeti Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Frozen Tundra, MN Oddometer: 92	I agree The 125 will suit you very well. You will need to wind it up a bit more for big climbs but you learn more about good clutch control. With your goal of improving enduro riding the engine size matter's less. You'll learn all the balance, obstacle climbing, and turning you can handle. Be careful though, it's easy to get hooked. __________________ -- Victor "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles ..." -Hunter S. Thompson

10-17-2009, 02:12 PM	#7
laser17 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Boston,Massachusetts Oddometer: 276	125's are really great bikes to learn on. They are very capable for getting your 165lbs up some intimidating obsticals provided you use technique. They are really great for someone starting out. If down the road you feel you need more power, you can retrofit a 200 or a 225 top end. If you feel it lacking, you can always use lower gearing as well. Your clutch work will definately get better (the Gassers have the best clutch IMO)

10-21-2009, 06:51 AM	#12
buls4evr No Marks.... Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Michissippi & Nuevo Mexico Oddometer: 1,646	Go get a 2.5 ..... You will be looking for a 225cc kit in a hurry at 165lbs IMO. A juiced 125 makes a great bike though. All those rpms on the 125, coupled with a super light rear shock spring make them too much work to ride unless you are very light. You would need a bigger cyl, piston, jetting, rear spring..... Just buy a 2.5 to begin with and save all the hassles. A good deal is not always the best deal.

10-22-2009, 03:41 PM	#13
DirtDabber cultural illiterate Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Way North GA Oddometer: 6,430	The frame is the same as the larger bikes but the swingarm is shorter. The motor has less oomph so you are forced to use technique rather than motor. __________________ . I wonder where that road goes?

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