Dirt Bike FAQ

Get him a small 4 wheeler and do not forget to get him a helmet.

You looking to ride on trails or on a track.

There are 2 kinds of engines.
2 stoke (not sure if they are sold new anymore)
4 stroke.

A 2 stoke 125 has the same power as a 4 stroke 250 – basically.
All 2 strokes are on the way out.

So assuming you will only look at a 4 stroke – maybe a 250 or less would be ok for you. You have to find out the stand over seat height if looking at used bikes…and make sure you can reach the ground.
A 125 4 stroke would be best to learn on but you will outgrow it in a couple years….not from size but from power – you will want more proably in a few yrs.
Buy a used bike for your first one – then after you learn and get better then get a nicer bike.
Dont forget the helmet and be safe.

A 125cc two-stroke or a 250cc four-stroke would be a good choice for your age and weight. Choosing between a two and four stroke is mostly based on personal preference. Each has their own advantage and disadvantage over the other. The most obvious difference is that two-strokes require you mix your oil with your gas. However Two-strokes are also lighter than four-strokes and have a much simpler design. It usually costs less to modify and repair a two-stroke engine than a four-stroke engine. But two-strokes can also be finicky and a lot less forgiving than a four-stroke if you don't know how to tune it properly. four-strokes also have a more user friendly powerband, they tend to make more power than two-strokes on lower RPM's so it's much easier to putt around and go as opposed to a two-stroke which tends to like being revved high. I personally prefer a two-stroke over a four. But you need to decide which would suit your needs better.

Choosing a brand of bike is the same also, whether it's Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki or KTM. All manufacturers have their advantages and disadvantages over the other. Just keep in mind there's nothing that will affect performance, handling and reliability more than how you set your bike up, and how good of a rider you are. I've had friends on modified 250's and 450's get spanked by 8 year olds on 80's for that same reason.

So do some research and see which bike would suit your needs better. Once you buy your bike be sure to also get a repair manual for it and learn how everything works and how to properly set it up. You'll end up being safer, faster, and a better rider.

Good luck with your purchase.

Ebay.com
craigslist.com

http://www.minidirtbikers.com

Well, you are going to probably have to decide what kind of riding you like to do. Starting off on a dirt bike will have set you up well, for handling any emergency manevers you might need on a ligh weight street bike. If you liked playing in the dirt, something on the sporty side is probably going to appeal to you more than a cruiser, but that just depends on you.

I'd start out on something like a used Suzuki GS500, or a Kawasaki Ninja 500. They are great to get the hang of street riding on. Take a motorcycle safety course, just to get use to the "rules" of the road if nothing else.

I would go with a quad. You are less likely to bail on a quad then on a dirt bike. Depending on your experience.But it will hurt alot more when you do bail on a quad. I just think there funner and better looking. Im going to be purchasing a 2007 Yamaha Wolverine. Have fun with your choice!!

On a public roadway ? Yes, you sure do…..with the proper endorsement. 150cc and lower (class "L")….151cc and higher (class "M"). It also needs registration & insurance. You are 13, so it will be a few yrs till you can even get a license…..I hope you have private property to ride on until then.

Ooh you probably shouldnt buy a bike without looking at it and knowing that it runs smoothly first
what if you get it and its not what you expected?

Ok i prefer yamaha thats all i ride im 13 and 5’5 and i have a yz80 that rips about 75 mph so i say a yz80 are yz85 my buddy has a honda and his is crap thats why there cheap also kawisaki is good yz80 yz85 kx80 are my opinions

Here is 2 links for u to look at. item 1: http://home.ama-cycle.org/amaccess/laws/result.asp?state=md

item 2: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/poltmpl.asp?url=/content/pol/ask/sod/offroadvehs.asp

this is what i belive u were looking for.