Dirtbike SIZE?

Question

I am 15 about 5'6" and i have been riding for about 7 years. i own a little 80 trail bike, but i have been riding 85's alot and i have been on a couple 250's. I only weigh like 115 and dont know what size bike to move up to. the 85 is just way too small.

Answer 1

At 5'6 and 15 years of age you should be fine on a 250cc 4 stroke.  Weight isnt really an issue if you have ridden bikes before then you should be fine.  My son races a crf250r and weighs less than you and is 15 years old and the same height.

Answer 2

Personally I would go with a 250F. An 85 expert/100/105 will all be a little short on you. If you want to spend a little less money you could get a 125 I guess.

Answer 3

id go with a 125 or 250

Answer 4

Well if you are use to 2 strokes and dont feel comfortable on a 4 stroke go with a 125. but if you like 4 strokes go with a 250f. Because you are almost to big to ride  80's and it probably wont be to long till you grow. But go with a 125/250f and get some softer suspension and it will be perfect

Answer 5

get a 125 or 250 what ever feels more comfortable and since you don't weigh alot the 250 might be 2 much

Answer 6

yz250f. the 450 is a HUGE step up from a little 85

Answer 7

125cc-250cc you should be able to handle it

Answer 8

A 125 or 250 would probably good for you. The 125 is good cuz it prepares you for a 250 because the seat height is almost the same. But, the 250f will be more controlled because of it's powerband. Try and ride both see which one u like. You can also look at the bigger trail bikes like yamaha's 230 or kawi's kx.

Answer 9

well if u think you can handle a 450 go for it but if not just stick with the 250 ive only road for 5 years and ride a kx250 and a kx 85 both great bikes and i dont know if ur into racing but all my bikes are (r) like kx250r kx85r i think but thats cuz i race and their two strokes