Any ideas for my first dirt bike?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Jεrry™
  • Start date Start date
J

Jεrry™

Guest
Depending on your riding experience perhaps look around the 2 stroke 125 area. By short races do you mean mucking around with you're friends? 4 strokes are the new age race bike. If so check out bikes such as the CRF 250, YZ 250F etc 4 strk race bikes

Good luck
 
Honestly, I cannot believe folks here are still telling beginners to buy a 125 2 stroke. Not only is that bike far too tall for someone 5'4" but it is the worst beginners bike one the market. Also, any 250 will be too tall for you as well. You only have a couple smart options at your height and skill level. If a trail bike is all you need, a Honda CRF150F or Yamaha TT-R125LE. These bikes are very reliable, and will handle small jumps, but not a motocross track. If you want more performance (and price) the CRF150R Expert is the only real choice for you. This bike is a good bit faster than the other two and will handle anything you throw at it. It is great on a motocross track or on trails.
 
Honestly, I cannot believe folks here are still telling beginners to buy a 125 2 stroke. Not only is that bike far too tall for someone 5'4" but it is the worst beginners bike one the market. Also, any 250 will be too tall for you as well. You only have a couple smart options at your height and skill level. If a trail bike is all you need, a Honda CRF150F or Yamaha TT-R125LE. These bikes are very reliable, and will handle small jumps, but not a motocross track. If you want more performance (and price) the CRF150R Expert is the only real choice for you. This bike is a good bit faster than the other two and will handle anything you throw at it. It is great on a motocross track or on trails.
 
I'm about to be 21yrs old. 5'4 and about 120lbs. I want it mainly for playing around (small jumps, short races, & just riding around). I'm probably bringing it to Costa Rica which only has dirt roads where I'll be, mountains everywhere and A LOT of potholes so it has to be durable and more easy to maneuver.
 
depending on how experienced you are i would not recommend anything over a 250cc if you are just getting started. i would go with a honda or yamaha due to their reliability and i also would go for a four stroke ( easier on maintenance ) go to your local dealer and just ask them if you can look at some of their models and get a feel of what you want as far as weight and height and what they recommend. once you get a general idea you can keep an eye out on ebay or your local paper for something similar. since its your first bike i don't recommend buying new since after a little practice you may want to move on to bigger and better things.
 
depending on how experienced you are i would not recommend anything over a 250cc if you are just getting started. i would go with a honda or yamaha due to their reliability and i also would go for a four stroke ( easier on maintenance ) go to your local dealer and just ask them if you can look at some of their models and get a feel of what you want as far as weight and height and what they recommend. once you get a general idea you can keep an eye out on ebay or your local paper for something similar. since its your first bike i don't recommend buying new since after a little practice you may want to move on to bigger and better things.
 
Back
Top