I'm just getting back into riding and looking to do some on the weekends. What would be the best bike for me. Not looking to race or anything like that.
Depends where you are riding and how big you are. I had a KX125, and it was great. I rode on mountain bike trails and powerlines. I had no problems handling it, so I thought a 250 would be no problem either. I sold it, and bought a KDX220. It was a little bigger and heaver, but had more power and was more of a trail bike as opposed to a motocross, so I figured there would be no problem handling it. But it was just too heavy for me. I could handle it going fast on straightaways, but going slow on narrow trails around trees was a problem. I'm 6' tall, but I only weigh about 150. If you're getting back into it and not riding all the time, I would recommend a 125 or 250F.
Hi I am a 15 year old boy looking at getting a new dirt bike. Currently I have a xr 85 i have learned on since i was 7 years old. i am 6'3 175 paunds. i will be mainly be using it for trail riding and racing the boys around the area. What should i get next that is fast but good on the trails. Thanks for the help!!
Honda CR 250 or Yamaha YZ 250. Normally I would say that a 250 would be too big for a 15yo, but you are a big boy with 8 years of experience. So a 250 should be OK. Go get one and show the other kids what you can do.
I would rather have a dirt bike cause you can go more places and dirtbikes are tipically faster and if you get stuck its easier to get out wereas 4-wheelers are hard to push out if you get stuck in something
I have 2 of each, and picking is really hard. There is nothing like ripping through the woods on a dirtbike on a summer day, and there nothing like drifting around corners with a quad in the winter, or fall. I only have both because i couldnt choose. Dirtbiking takes alot more skill, and i think it is fun to hit stuff on the side of trails and get some air. Its a hard pick.
If you are a dare devil, get a bike. If not, then get a atv. i find myself being alot more dangerous on my bike then my quad
I asked this last night and with the responses I received I understand I need to add more info. My son is 14 and lives with his dad in Wallace Idaho (1000 miles of trails area). I don't know if he rides now or not but he does not have his own bike so if he rides its on someone else's. He is a very strong built 14 year old. I'm thinking he is looking for a trail bike for riding and exploring the mountains not something for racing or hard riding. He said something about Yamaha or Kawasaki. I'm not sure if I will be able to afford this by Christmas but I want him to have one by next summer at least so any information I can get on bikes between now and then will help a lot. Thank you so much for all your help.
A 125 cc dirt bike is too small, believe me! at 14, he will out grow that bike too soon, and his friends will tease and make fun of him riding a small bike.
get him at least a 250cc dirt bike, or better yet a 400 or 450cc bike, he will never out grow that bike, if you think that bike is too fast and powerful for him, you can have the dealer restrict the throttle, then when he masters the bigger dirt bike, you can un-restrict the throttle, make sure he wears a full face helmet, pads, and boots, so if he wrecks, or falls off the bike he won't get hurt.
get him at least a 250cc dirt bike, or better yet a 400 or 450cc bike, he will never out grow that bike, if you think that bike is too fast and powerful for him, you can have the dealer restrict the throttle, then when he masters the bigger dirt bike, you can un-restrict the throttle, make sure he wears a full face helmet, pads, and boots, so if he wrecks, or falls off the bike he won't get hurt.
I want to get a new bike. I ride street and dirt and im trying to figure out what bike i should get.I was looking at the fit bikes becasue they look nice. Also im probably not going to spend more than $350.
thank you for the help
You could get a Diamondback mountian bike they are really good for mountain biking and trails also they don't lug om the road they aren't that expensive and i suggest you buy one i got mine at Dick's Sporting Goods for around $150 – $200
I'm going to be 15, and I want to learn how to ride dirt bikes. My friend says I should get a 125cc, should I? I like the Suzuki 125, but what do you think?
I'd ride around in the dirt (I'm in AZ) and maybe go on some jumps after a couple days of experience.
I'd ride around in the dirt (I'm in AZ) and maybe go on some jumps after a couple days of experience.
Depends on what you want to do with the bike.
I have a Honda XR100 and love it (I am 5'10" and weigh 220!), but you will out grow it quick at your age.
I have a Honda XR100 and love it (I am 5'10" and weigh 220!), but you will out grow it quick at your age.
I have a Yamaha YZ 125 and it may be too much for you as a beginner, plus it is a two stroke with little power at the low rev range.
I have a Suzuki DRZ 400 and it is really a great all around dirt bike. Will not motocross, but again it depends on what you want to do.
With all the above done for reference, I would suggest any four stroke in the 125 range if you are short or if you don't think you need an aggresive race/trails bike. Plus they are light and easy to ride. If you think you will progress to need a faster more capable machine buy a four stroke 250.
Any manufacturer will be a good choice.
I prefer the Suzuki though.
Hope this helps.
I want to do trails and maby some jumping as i get better, im thinking about getting a honda xr, or somthing like that.I dnt want to pay much more then $1500. Also what do you think of the thumpstars. im 15 nearly 16 and way 60 kg 5,9. ive been doing dh mtb for awhile so im prity fit.
Pls give some advice
I have a Yamaha XT600. Tough frame and shocks and lots of bottom end.
My son has been been riding a pedal bike without training wheels since he was three. He has a Honda PW50. We have a helmet and riding pants although the riding pants are getting small as well as elbow pads and shin guards. At this point he is not out riding on trails mostly around the dirt and gravel parking lot or fields. He wore down the rubber on a pair of boots this last weekend they were not riding boots.
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I am in search of a dirt bike, firt time, i am 138 pounds and 5'10. I ride fast 4-wheelers with my uncle and want to get a dirt bike to ride around the farm, want to hall ***, and at tracks get some are air. but before i buy one i would like to know about them like….
what is the difference in 2 stroke and 4 stroke?
what brand?
what does insurance run at?
It there a place or web site to teach me the bike parts?
and anything else helpfull
Here is the quick rundown fellow rider. 2 strocks have exsplosive power and don't hook power to the grown as well as 4 strokes, a lot of wheel spin. If you want to go balls out most of the time I suggest a 2 stroke. Get a 4 stroke if you want to do some putting in woods or trails. Both types can be light bikes for getting air. Now maintance and rebuilding…2 strokes are cheeper in both area, 4 strokes can be bank breakers when it comes time to rebuild the motor. Buy a used bike, they're are plenty of great ones out there. Don't waste your money on insurance, it's a dirt bike!
Im 5 feet 3 inches 115 pounds and i ride mostly trails. Im leaning tward the crf150r because of the 4-strokeness and all. The only thing throwing me off is the price. Im stepping up from XR80 is this going to be to fast but i top my XR80 out in the straights. Would this be a good step up? Any suggestions?
Yes the crf 150 is actually supposed to be one of the best built bikes right now i would go with it yeah it will be faster but like everybike you will get used to it…
