Crf150r expert or crf250r?

Question

im 13 years old, 5'8 , 170lbs

i have a crf150f right now and i want a new bike

i recently wanted a crf150r because i think its just right for me

but everybody keeps saying i will outgrow it soon

and im begining to believe that

but i think the 250 would be to much power for me and ill have to start out like ive never rode before

but ive been riding for 5 years now and i want to start racing, because im ready to race

but i need a race bike, but if i get a 250 ill have to wait and wait till i can handle and control it enough to race

i heard that the weight limit on the crf150r is 200-300 lbs

and you can rase the seat level up on the 150r right??

i need to know whats the best bike for me

so what is it

Answer 1

250. they dont have to much power but they have enough to make it fun

Answer 2

My son races both of these bikes and at 15 years of age he is a very slight person weighing only about 46kilos.  he is a perfect weight for the 150cc now and his height is approx 5ft6.

I think perhaps you may be better trying a crf250r out as you may be a bit cramped on the crf150r, but maybe you should go to a dealer and have a sit on both bikes.  You would be able to race a 150 for a couple more years as you are only 13 if you decide to go that way.  If you did go with the crf250r you would also ride a junior class but could keep the bike when you turned senior.

Some people who are taller do tend to have a raised seat on their bikes and there doesnt seem to be a ruling that says you cannot do this.

Answer 3

u are way too big to be racing a 150 get a 250f u are as big as me im 23 and race 250f and 450f . you will find the 250f much better to jump its a lot smoother and the thought of someone weighing 200-300 pounds riding a 150f is ridiculas someone of that weight is too big for even a 250f also i dont know what the rules are in the usa but over here in england u cant race a 85 or 150 past 14 years old so there you have it go for the 250f trust me

Answer 4

first of all dont get four strokes  they suck get a cr125 its right for you im 17 and only 5/6 145 punds and i have a kx125 its so fast

Answer 5

I would go with the 250 because you would outgrow the 150 in size and the 250 has lots more power and upgrads for it

Answer 6

Yeah man, at 5'8" and 170 you need a 250F for sure. Even the 150R big wheel model (expert) will be short for you now and you are sure to grow more in the next year.

Answer 7

you may think that the 150r wont be a big jump from your 150f. but boy wont you be surprised. for a smaller bike that thing is a true motocrosser, it has the racing suspension, and it defintly has the power. i have rode one of the new 150r's and i was surprised just how much pick up and go it has. its not strange to hear it be compared to 125 2 strokes! All in all i think that the 150r would be a great bike for you. you wont be dissapointed. good luck.