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husson73
PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:39 am 
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Jim wrote:
Grom: 9.7 hp, 224 lbs.
Z125: 9.4 hp, 222 lbs.

No clear winner.

(1978 Yamaha DT100: 10.0 hp, 176 lbs.)

yamaha 125 twin two stroke AS3 1971 15 HP 110 kilos :clap: :clap: :clap:
idem est RD 125 1975 17 HP 115 kilos :e11 :e11 :e11 :e11
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Zambia
PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:33 am 
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That seems like anemic power for a modern 125 ...isn't the 2-stroke KTM 125 around 35 horsepower? Now that would be fun!
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Jim
PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 11:41 am 
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To be fair, the KTM is more than double the price, but yes, it would be a blast!

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Ja-Moo
PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:04 pm 
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Over 6.5 grand for the KTM, gheesh

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Jim
PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:08 pm 
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Ja-Moo wrote:
Over 6.5 grand for the KTM, gheesh


The hot motocrossers do run on the high side. Too rich for my blood though.

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demus
PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 2:55 pm 
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demus wrote:
Jim wrote:
Grom: 9.7 hp, 224 lbs.
Z125: 9.4 hp, 222 lbs.

No clear winner.

(1978 Yamaha DT100: 10.0 hp, 176 lbs.)


HMMMM.... How much do you have into the DT :think:


Sorry I meant $$$ :D ... Cost vrs smile factor! Although nothing like a shiny new toy if one has the means :thumbup:
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Jim
PostPosted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:26 pm 
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demus wrote:
Sorry I meant $$$ :D ... Cost vrs smile factor!


Oh, the DT started out free, but I bet I have the better part of $1,000 in it by now, with all the bearings and seals, crankshaft, chain and sprocket, tires, extra front wheel, spare cylinder, 18" rear rim, seat cover, front disk brake parts, rare 6v sealed beam headlight... on and on. But with teaching my daughter how to ride, two Deals Gap trips, and two track days on the go-kart/supermoto track, I'm pretty sure my she and I have gotten more than that much back already.

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johns02r6
PostPosted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:58 am 
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Interesting specs Jim. Im no spec sheet racer, so Im sticking with my gut that the Honda is a turd next to the Z125. I could be wrong, but typically that's how Kawi matches up to Honda. I've only ridden Marks Grom at the gap, and a friend of mine here in town has a grom with a pipe on it. My YSR80 absolutely blows it away. 12.6 REAR WHEEL HP baby! LOL
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Everyone has their own benchmark... I'll never own a bike that can't power wheelie in 1st! ;)

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Jim
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Your 90 should be able to. My DT100 did with stock sprockets. I think redline in 1st was about 6 mph. :lol:

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