Dirt Bike FAQ

Ok if you go on ebay and search under guides for dirt bike or 2 stroke vs 4 stroke, I just wrote an entire guide on buying bikes, you will probably find it helpfull.

But, if you are 5'1 and 140, a 250 4 stroke racing bike might be a bit too big, Im 6'1 and 150lbs and my 250f fits me pretty well, maby a tiny bit big but I have alot of riding under my belt. I'd say your best bet if you can afford it is a CRF150R (not the crf150F ). Dont bother with 2 strokes unless you cant afford a crf150r. If you cant go with a kx100 or a YZ85. I wouldnt suggest a 2 stroke 125 though because you aren't really heavy enough to keep much traction on the back tire when it kicks into the powerband.
So CRF150R or a KX100

Www.transworldmotocross.com They always have good riding tips…Might check them out….Motocross school always helps…There are a few around the country….

If you guys lived in Oregon..We could tune her up at our practice track…We always have a few pro riders hanging around.

http://www.motocross-racing-tips.com/index.html

I'm not sure that the Chinese are quite as good at making engines as the Japanese just yet. I would stick to Japanese for piece of mind about spares and servicing. Though the bike does get some good ratings on the Internet about it being a good little racer.
I cant believe I just typed that. But Racing is Racing. even if its with small bikes.
its Quality of build will be answered over time, as with other Chinese imports

Yeah, a new 125 starts at around 5 grand so with 500 bucks you could maybe get an old used Honda or Kawi 125 that's been thrashed and beat. You'll be inheriting a decade of problems and abuse that the previous owner will be glad to unload, so plan on steadily spending cash in the future.

Your only other option is to hit auctions and estate sales and hope for a bike that somebody has had sitting around in their garage, full of 2 stroke gas that's been varnishing the innards for years. Then you'll get to know the inside of that engine pretty well as you clean all that crap out.

And what's with the 50mph? Are you racing this thing? I don't know if I've ever gotten up to 50mph on a dirt bike, but I'd guess that any mechanically sound 125cc can eventually get to 60 on a long, flat surface. Honda 125s claim a 60mph top speed.

Ppl agrivate me. the reason he and i asked these kinds of questions in this section is cause it is about motorcycle racing. we want people's opinion that motorcycle race and we figured that ppl who mx race would be most likely looking in this section. anyway answer to your question…. i would go with honda cuz honda rox!!! size is your decision tho!!!!

How is this a racing question?

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The one that is good for "Racing"

If it's a newer bike and doesn't have a title, get the vin number and have the DMV check to be sure it's not stolen.

If it's a chinese or taiwanese off-brand NAPA special, most aren't titled, because they don't qualify as 'motor vehicles' and are not really sold as such. They're just cheap toys.

The downfall? If it's stolen, it can be taken away from you and you'll lose all your money.

If it's an off-brand, it may last you awhile, and be fun to ride, or it may break in a few months. If you're lucky, it'll last long enough to get your $$'s worth out of it. Resale is extremely poor on these off-brand 'toys' also.

Enter as many competitions as you can.