Good starter bike?

Question

I want a dirt bike that is fast but i dont want to make and high jumps with it either, but some jumps if i get good.. under $1000

age:15

5'6"

first time rider

Answer 1

i would go with a 90 honda, not a 125, to tall for you and power, i would get a used honda, with worn down pisten and rings, so you can learn the clutch without hurting your self, if you go buy a brand new dirtbike, dude you just going to hurt your self, i been riding since i  was 4, am 16 right now, a honda 90cc would be perfect for you, there under 1 thousand dollers (depends on condition) there not going to be in the best condition, but great starter for you, when you learn the bike replace the piston and rings, and parts to make it better and fast, dont try to show off or think you know your bike, trust me you dont, you will get your self hurt,  good luck!

Answer 2

"i would go with a 90 honda, not a 125, to tall for you and power"

you're kidding right? i'm 5'4'' and ride a 200cc, i could even go up more, and this was my first bike... and it's by far not too poweful for me nor too fast... (i'd like more of both actually)

at 5'6'' if you got on a 90 or 125 cc bike, (unless it's two stroke, which you don't want becuase you just aid you don't want too much power or speed) you're gonna look like a ******* circus act... a full grown person riding a midget bike....(aside from chinese pit bikes... those have suspension built for bigger people, not kids.. so of course they're seat height is at about your height limit)

at 5'6'' you can ride any bike with a seat height around 34''-37''... although most likely at 37'' you'll be tiptoing on one foot and flat footing the other (not entirely a bad thing... it's reccomended you can flat foot on both sides, but that's just a general example, it doesn't apply to everyone... that's just what generally people find easier)

start with looking at the seight height range i gave, and go sit on the bikes....

btw, just off the top of my head... yamaha ttr-225, honda crf230f, honda xr200, xr250, yamaha yz250f... all great starter bikes that should fit you perfectly. plenty of speed and power when you need/want it... not enough to kill you. lol.