What do you think of a KLX140 dirt bike?

I have never rode a dirt bike and I am thinking about getting a 140....I really like the YZ125's, but it doesn't have the electric start though....any suggestions would help!

Thanks!

Don't get a yz125 if you are a beginner; I made that mistake and regretted it. Simply put it would beat the hell out of a noob trying to ride it in trails.
The reason behind it is that it is a 2 stroke and therefore has the power of about double that klx and twice the kick. The KLX is a non performance (non racing) trails bike designed more toward beginners.

I would highly suggest you stop off at a dealer to test drive both and compare them, you will see what I mean.
I had both a yz125 and a similar one (CRF150F) in the same situation. Dont make the same mistke I did.

well first of all a KLX140 and YZ125 are way different. the 140 has a air cooled 4-stroke will the yz is a high performance liquid cooled twostroke. i personally dont think you need electric start, my friend has a 450 and hes only about 130 pounds and starts it fine. but a 140 should be good for a beginner.

I'd say it would depend on your height, weight and proficiency level. But if youre just starting out with dirt biking, then the KLX 140 is a good place to start. Have you looked at the Honda CRF150RB though. 'Nuff respect to that one.

go with the 140. great beginner and intermediate bike. any two stroke will put you on ur *** and u will never want to ride again and the electric start is very nice. plus the 140 is 100 times more reliable and will last alot longer than the 125