actually the honda is among the most ignored 125 in improvements in the mix right now. i mis-researched. the YZ 125 is the cream of the crop and a dealer in MN has a brand new in the crate '06 he's selling for $3699 otd. the YZ is still getting improvements from the factory each year. the suzook, although is always picked for best cornering is still a little old looking but at least they do add stuff each year. i think it would probably do what i want it to. but $3699 otd for a new YZ is pretty hard to beat. this is the last year for the CR Honda. each year in 125's is different so to say that one rode one is pretty worthless cuz each year they change them quite a bit, at least most manufacturers do in one way or another. they improve little things, like for '07 yamaha went to all box end fastners on the chassis on the YZ 125, added aluminum to the rear shock in some way, did something to the internal walls of the forks, etc. but i bet none of us could tell the difference over the '06 model which was the dominant bike in the class as well.