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widge


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Hello!!!

I am looking to get a trail bike and I am torn between the TTR and the Serrow, personally I prefer the TTR, but I am 5 foot 5 with a 28 inch inseam.

The last  trail bike I rode was an AJP PR3 with a seat height of around 840 and i tried a lowered WR250F but i could not touch the ground at all!!.  I it possible to lower the TTR by around 60 mm,?

 The next question is the side stand,  can i get on the bike using the side stand is it strong enough (this is how i get on the Triumph!)

Rob



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Hello and welcome

Yes it is possible, SEE HERE.

The stand on the TTR250 is strong enough to stand on it and do backflips (if your balance is good enough). wink

Jarrah



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The TTR250 side stand is capable of taking your weight to get on the bike, unlike a ktm I had which the stand couldn't take the weight of the bike let alone being stood on! 

You could also try putting the bike in gear before getting on then let the clutch out and hop on as you move off.

 

  

 



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Dave Taylor wrote:

The TTR250 side stand is capable of taking your weight to get on the bike, unlike a ktm

 

  

 

 Enough said hahaha biggrin

 



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Hi

I have owned a Serrow and now a TTR, I honestly think you will be better with a Serrow.

Both are great bikes but I feel you will be more comfortable off road on the Serrow due to your size.  



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Hi.

I currently own both. My "Serow" is a 2007 xt225 (North American). Though the TTR has the edge off-road, the Serow is really a very capable trail bike. Unless you are already very comfortable riding dirt bikes and riding off-road, I agree with Colin. Given your inseam, even with a lowering link, I think that you would be a lot more comfortable on the Serow. Contact the xt225 forum. If at some point you feel like you have "outgrown" the Serow, you can always move on.

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My mate owns a XT225 and I have ridden it many times. It is very capable, as mentioned but tends to lack power. It is more of a tractor than a bike but still nice to ride none the less.

The TTR250 is a VERY capable and still has a bit of punch to excite, especially when modified. It is a tall bike and it took me a little to get used to myself, but now I don't have any trouble. The XT does not have many mod's that helps other than installing a larger pilot than stock (and it usually needs this done).

Jarrah



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thanks for all the replies!  Will look at a serrow but the are more expensive and harder to find than the TTR



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