Beginners too big for a 50...
Written: Jul 18 '02 (Updated Jul 18 '02)
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Pros: Small, lightweight, major hop-up potential
Cons: 3-Speed, little suspension travel, drum brakes
The Bottom Line: The perfect bike for the beginning trail rider that is too big to the XR50.
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| atvandmxman42's Full Review: 2000 Honda XR70R |
If you have a little one who is to big for the XR50 or the PW50, put him on the most reliable bike out there. Why? Because you will most likely be the one doing maintanence on the bike.
The XR70 will only be the perfect bike for you if it is perfect to you, and some people say it is the perfect bike, but it all depends on what you want.
The 70 won't be that good of a drag racer compared to its unreliable and much faster competition:
Kawasaki KLX110
Yamaha TT-R90
Yamaha PW80 and the
Suzuki JR/DS80.
It has a 3-speed semi-automatic for the young trail rider. Here are the specs:
Model: 2000 XR70R
Suggested Retail Price: $1,399
Engine Type: 72cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 47.0mm x 41.4mm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Valve Train: SOHC; two-valve
Carburetion: 13mm piston-valve
Ignition: CDI
Transmission: Three-speed with automatic clutch
Final Drive: #420 chain; 15T/36T
Front Suspension: 27mm telescopic fork; 3.9-inch travel
Rear Suspension: Pro-LinkŪ Showa single-shock; 3.5-inch travel
Front Brake: Drum
Rear Brake: Drum
Front Tire: 2.50-14
Rear Tire: 3.00-12
Wheelbase: 42.0 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 27.03 degrees
Trail: 68.0mm (2.7 inches)
Seat Height: 25.8 inches
Ground Clearance: 6.4 inches
Dry Weight: 128.0 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gallons, including 0.3-gallon reserve
Color: Red
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Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 1,399
Condition: New
Model Year: 2000
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