TTR-225 or CRF230F ?

In article <c0atl7$f40$1@news.netins.net>, "Iowa883" <dswebber DeleteThis @netins.net>
wrote:

 > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids . They
 > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
 > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes would
 > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
 > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
 > Thanks,
 > Iowa883

Stay away from the TTR-225.

The TTR-250 is a much more enjoyable ride, and you should probably
consider the TTR-125L, and the CRF150 as well as the 230F.

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Charles
'99 YZF600R
'99 YZ250<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

My wife rides the TTR125 electric start and my daughters ride the xr150.
Both great bikes

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04 -- Yam TT125
04 -- Honda XR400
04 -- Honda XR150
04 -- Honda CRF50 (Grandkids)
"Iowa883" <dswebber RemoveThis @netins.net> wrote in message
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 > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids . They
 > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
 > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes would
 > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
 > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
 > Thanks,
 > Iowa883
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

I had bought a TTR-225 for a girlfriend a few years back.
I did ride it.
It is just fine if you are short.
it is under powered, but geared low.
I had no problems with it.
she LOVED it as a first bike.
Key word there. FIRST bike.
I now have a wife. Not the same as the previously disclosed girlfriend. I
got her a XR100 to go riding here in Iowa. She loves it.
I had first gotten her a nice CR125. That bike is now for sale. TOO much
bike for her.
Just my opinion.
Dave & Becky.


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1991 CR500R
1979 XS Eleven
1973 GT750 waterbuffallo (two stroke)
1990 CR125r
1982 XR100
"Iowa883" <dswebber RemoveThis @netins.net> wrote in message
news:c0atl7$f40$1@news.netins.net...
 > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids . They
 > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
 > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes would
 > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
 > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
 > Thanks,
 > Iowa883
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

Crf230, bullet proof, e-start, adequate suspension, my oldest was
getting some good air and never hurt it. The ttr is also a good bike but
never ridden one-not much help i guess

Iowa883 wrote:
 > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids . They
 > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
 > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes would
 > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
 > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
 > Thanks,
 > Iowa883
 >
 >

--
Joe


CRF450 04
CRF250 04
CRF230 03
XR500 85
XR80 82

Watching my 401k going down the driveway! Next time my kids roost me,
I'm gonna gonna......where did they go!<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

Stay away from the TTR 225= 265lb! Had one for the wife sold it almost
unused! Thinking back i should of bought a TTR 125.

DaveH


"Iowa883" <dswebber.TakeThisOut@netins.net> wrote in message
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 > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids . They
 > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
 > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes would
 > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
 > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
 > Thanks,
 > Iowa883
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

Don't forget about the DRZ250 and smaller.
"DaveH" <Dirtriderdave@@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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 > Stay away from the TTR 225= 265lb! Had one for the wife sold it almost
 > unused! Thinking back i should of bought a TTR 125.
 >
 > DaveH
 >
 >
 > "Iowa883" <dswebber DeleteThis @netins.net> wrote in message
 > news:c0atl7$f40$1@news.netins.net...
  > > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids .
They
  > > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
  > > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes
would
  > > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
  > > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
  > > Thanks,
  > > Iowa883
  > >
  > >
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

I have a CRF150, which is basically the same bike as the CRF230 except
for the displacement and electric starter. My 11 year old rides it
and it is a bit too heavy for him, although in other respects it is a
good bike. I am thinking of selling it and getting a KX100 instead.


"Iowa883" <dswebber DeleteThis @netins.net> wrote in message news:<c0atl7$f40$1@news.netins.net>...
 > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids . They
 > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
 > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes would
 > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
 > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
 > Thanks,
 > Iowa883<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

Does it haul you around ok ? How much do you weigh and how tall are you ?
Thanks,
Iowa883

"JackWood" <jack_wood DeleteThis @mail.com> wrote in message
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 > I have a CRF150, which is basically the same bike as the CRF230 except
 > for the displacement and electric starter. My 11 year old rides it
 > and it is a bit too heavy for him, although in other respects it is a
 > good bike. I am thinking of selling it and getting a KX100 instead.
 >
 >
 > "Iowa883" <dswebber DeleteThis @netins.net> wrote in message
news:<c0atl7$f40$1@news.netins.net>...
  > > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids .
They
  > > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
  > > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes
would
  > > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
  > > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
  > > Thanks,
  > > Iowa883<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

I have mentioned before.. there was a guy racing a CRF150 at an indoor MX
track this last fall / winter, and he was blowing away guys on much bigger
bikes. Box -stock too. He was flying that thing all over the place. He
looked like he would have been roughly 180 lbs, in his forties.

Good luck.

Other Tom
'01 YZ426


"JackWood" <jack_wood.TakeThisOut@mail.com> wrote in message
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 > I have a CRF150, which is basically the same bike as the CRF230 except
 > for the displacement and electric starter. My 11 year old rides it
 > and it is a bit too heavy for him, although in other respects it is a
 > good bike. I am thinking of selling it and getting a KX100 instead.
 >
 >
 > "Iowa883" <dswebber.TakeThisOut@netins.net> wrote in message
news:<c0atl7$f40$1@news.netins.net>...
  > > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids .
They
  > > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
  > > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes
would
  > > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
  > > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
  > > Thanks,
  > > Iowa883<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

It does OK except on jumps. I weigh about 175 (5' 10")
and I can bottom it over a 6' jump in our front yard. I have climbed
some pretty steep hills on it. Just keep it revved out in second.
Acceleration is not great. In fact my son can smoke me in a drag race
with his little Suzuki DS80 2-stroke. For recreational riding and
plonking around I like it. For going fast I much prefer my '03 WR250
or my daughter's '01 KDX200.

Jack

"Iowa883" <dswebber.TakeThisOut@netins.net> wrote in message news:<c0ektp$3if$1@news.netins.net>...
 > Does it haul you around ok ? How much do you weigh and how tall are you ?
 > Thanks,
 > Iowa883
 >
 > "JackWood" <jack_wood.TakeThisOut@mail.com> wrote in message
 > news:d166b09d.0402111640.524d1ba6@posting.google.com...
  > > I have a CRF150, which is basically the same bike as the CRF230 except
  > > for the displacement and electric starter. My 11 year old rides it
  > > and it is a bit too heavy for him, although in other respects it is a
  > > good bike. I am thinking of selling it and getting a KX100 instead.
  > >
  > >
  > > "Iowa883" <dswebber.TakeThisOut@netins.net> wrote in message
 > news:<c0atl7$f40$1@news.netins.net>...
   > > > My wife and I need something to ride the trails with with our kids .
 > They
   > > > ride XR50's so we are just talking trail riding.
   > > > I have always been a Honda man but I don't know which of these bikes
 > would
   > > > be better. The Yamaha TTR-225 or the Honda CRF230F .
   > > > Who has these bikes , opinions and which would you pick ?
   > > > Thanks,
   > > > Iowa883<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ? 

I had a similar Q. awile back. The people in this group were very helpfull.
I'd like to return the favor.
There are things you should consider.
1. How long are you planning to keep the bike and how much you want to
spend?

The CRF230 is this years model of the old xr200. Not much tech. upgrades.
Mostly fancy plastic and a few more CCs. XR200 has been around for a long
time. You should be able to find a decent used one for much less than a new
CFR230. That way if you don't like it you can sell it for what you paid for
it.

2. Are you getting 1 bike for you and your wife to share or are planning to
get one each? What are her abilities and size requirements?

I'm not going to go there unless you answer this question in the group. I'd
have to write a novel to cover all the options.

3. Don't be surprized if you get "hooked" and what some ride time outside
the family structure.

If this happens you will find yourself outgrowing (so to speak) either one
of these bikes very quickly(probably the first week). They are both lower
end beginner/play bikes. There are several good trail bikes with more power
and adaptability than TTR & CRF. KDX220(green), XR250R(red),
KLX300(green), TTR250(blue), DR250(yellow). These bikes are also in the play
bike spectrum. They are not race bikes. I listed them in order of my
personal preference. Flame if you will! Each one of these have thier pro's
and con's but would offer you much more in ridablility and growth as a
rider. They all will also be trailable with the youngsters.

To answer the question you asked: Both bikes are ok and similar in
performance and quality. Opinions will differ depending on the person you
ask. I have talked to people who love the TTR. I have talked to people who
love the CRF. Have you had to kick start a 4 stroke after its warmed? The
e button can be a life saver.

I hope this helps.

Robb
'03 KDX220
 >> Stay informed about: TTR-225 or CRF230F ?