I have a tw 200 and xt225. I think the xt is more user friendly at speed.
I've had both of these years ago and would choose the XT225 (now XT250). The TW is OK but I think you'll outgrow it pretty quickly. See if you can go back and ride the TW after testing the XT.
What does 'outgrow the bike mean' ?
Outgrow the bike's capabilities. The TW is a fine little bike for what it is, but the fat rear tire tends to 'float' on hard-pack and you run out of suspension fairly quickly from what I remember.
Mercy ceases to be a virtue when it enables further injustice. -Brent Weeks
