A few years back, my dad convinced my mom that a dirtbike would be more safe than a mini bike. Man was he wrong. I ended up getting a little ttr-125. The first time I rode it, I went into a ditch in 4th gear and knocked myself out. Two weeks later I fond out that you cant crank down on the front brake. I went over the bars and sprained both my wrists. Now I am racing. I never would have thought two years ago that this is what I would be doing. I bought a rm125.( a little faster than the ttr) In the summer i landed wrong on a jump and high sided. The next season after my first race, I decided to sell the rm 125 and bought an rmz 250. What a difference. I really like the rmz and it has really helped me push myself.