Q. well i am thinking of getting my kid a dirt bike he just turned 13 but i dont know what type (50,75,95,125,250 ETC.) and i was wondering if you could help me.
Answer
If it is his first bike don't get any of the 85cc MX bikes. The Honda CRF line would be the best choice. At 13 the CRF100F or CRF150F would probably be the best fit. They are very easy to ride bikes and have just enough power for a beginner. Just take him to a Honda dealer and let him sit on the bikes to see which is a better fit. My 11 year old nephew is on the 100 so your son may need the 150. Yamaha also makes a TT-R 125 in two different sizes, 14" and 16" rear wheel. The larger model is the TT-R 125L for Large wheel. I prefer the Hondas myself but the Yamaha would be a fine bike as well.
If it is his first bike don't get any of the 85cc MX bikes. The Honda CRF line would be the best choice. At 13 the CRF100F or CRF150F would probably be the best fit. They are very easy to ride bikes and have just enough power for a beginner. Just take him to a Honda dealer and let him sit on the bikes to see which is a better fit. My 11 year old nephew is on the 100 so your son may need the 150. Yamaha also makes a TT-R 125 in two different sizes, 14" and 16" rear wheel. The larger model is the TT-R 125L for Large wheel. I prefer the Hondas myself but the Yamaha would be a fine bike as well.
Mini dirt bikes?
lewis_1992
i would like to purchase a mini dirt bike for the price of around £200. i live in the uk. Does any1 no of any good mini dirt bikes . i was thinking of buying this: http://www.uk-mini-motos.co.uk/mini_dirt...
or this : http://www.funbikes.co.uk/p-mini_dirt_bike__kxd_50__yamaha_blue__200-1173.aspx
could you please have a look at the links given and tell me what is a better bike.
Many thanks, will give 5 stars and good comment to best answer
Answer
Hi there.... mini dirt bikes are a bit of a nightmare, so be careful what you buy. First of all, anything that cheap will be Chinese made, and will use poor quality parts & materials in it's construction. Used off-road they ALWAYS break down because of this. Therefore, it makes sense to buy the best you can afford, and usually the best way of achieving this is to go for something secondhand.
Try to avoid anything 2-stroke that's based on a mini moto. These bikes have a motor that's unreliable, that you have to mix 2 stroke oil (accurately) for, and have centrifugal clutches (auto clutches) that burn out very quickly - I had one that only managed 2 hours riding with my 8 year old boy from new - he was gutted when it broke down. The big problem then is - where do you get the spares, and do you have the mechanical knowledge to repair it. I did, but then found that threads were poorly machined, parts didn't fit properly, a real nightmare.
So, stay clear of the rubbish 2-stroke mini moto based stuff. The best ones (And they aren't great) are the "thumpstar" based 50/100/125cc four stroke pit bikes whose engines are based on the bulletproof Honda Cub design. Have a look on ebay at item number 150163790249, brand new 125 four stroke pit bike at £299 - you should be able to get a secondhand one of these on Ebay at your budget price of £200 no problem. These bikes sometimes have auto clutches but also come in full on "proper bike" form with manual clutch and gears.
The other bike I'd recommend more than any Chinese pit bike would be a genuine Yamaha PW80, which is a 3 speed, auto clutch bike that is ideal for kids but will pull a 13 stone adult (My 2 boys have got these bikes but I play on them too). They are indestructible and are quality bikes. The Chinese have done copies of them, they call it the PY80 but they are pretty crap. There are a few PW's on Ebay, here's one that matches your budget, item 160167604154.
Parts are cheap for the PW's, but they are essentially a kid's bike. If this bike is for you alone (as an adult), go for one of the 4-stroke pit bikes, they have larger frames and you won't have to ride with your knees level with your ears. However, if it's for a kid and for you to ride and have a bit of occasional fun on, go for the PW80. Hope this has helped :)
Hi there.... mini dirt bikes are a bit of a nightmare, so be careful what you buy. First of all, anything that cheap will be Chinese made, and will use poor quality parts & materials in it's construction. Used off-road they ALWAYS break down because of this. Therefore, it makes sense to buy the best you can afford, and usually the best way of achieving this is to go for something secondhand.
Try to avoid anything 2-stroke that's based on a mini moto. These bikes have a motor that's unreliable, that you have to mix 2 stroke oil (accurately) for, and have centrifugal clutches (auto clutches) that burn out very quickly - I had one that only managed 2 hours riding with my 8 year old boy from new - he was gutted when it broke down. The big problem then is - where do you get the spares, and do you have the mechanical knowledge to repair it. I did, but then found that threads were poorly machined, parts didn't fit properly, a real nightmare.
So, stay clear of the rubbish 2-stroke mini moto based stuff. The best ones (And they aren't great) are the "thumpstar" based 50/100/125cc four stroke pit bikes whose engines are based on the bulletproof Honda Cub design. Have a look on ebay at item number 150163790249, brand new 125 four stroke pit bike at £299 - you should be able to get a secondhand one of these on Ebay at your budget price of £200 no problem. These bikes sometimes have auto clutches but also come in full on "proper bike" form with manual clutch and gears.
The other bike I'd recommend more than any Chinese pit bike would be a genuine Yamaha PW80, which is a 3 speed, auto clutch bike that is ideal for kids but will pull a 13 stone adult (My 2 boys have got these bikes but I play on them too). They are indestructible and are quality bikes. The Chinese have done copies of them, they call it the PY80 but they are pretty crap. There are a few PW's on Ebay, here's one that matches your budget, item 160167604154.
Parts are cheap for the PW's, but they are essentially a kid's bike. If this bike is for you alone (as an adult), go for one of the 4-stroke pit bikes, they have larger frames and you won't have to ride with your knees level with your ears. However, if it's for a kid and for you to ride and have a bit of occasional fun on, go for the PW80. Hope this has helped :)
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