Which dirt bike would be best for me?

Question

Which of these would be best for me. The Honda crf230f, yamaha ttr230, or the yamaha yz 85. I am 5'8". I have sat on the two 230's and they are perfect size for me. I have not sat or even stood next to the yz85 but at yamaha.com it says it has the same seat height as the 230. Which one should i get?

Answer 1

Try the Yamaha XT 225.  Its a great dirt bike and its street legal.  I had one and I'm 5'8" and it was a great size for me.  It has about the lowest seat height of any dirt bike but still has good clearance.  Its got enough power (with a good rolling start) to climb really steep stuff and catch air at the top.  I loved it.

Answer 2

At 5'8 you are way to tall for any 85. Honda CRF150(R) not F Big Wheel version. Why do you want a 230?  The 85s and the 230s are not even comparable. the 230s are trail type entry level bikes the 85s are competition bikes.