I need some help selecting a dirt-bike.?

Question

i am 13 and have wanted to dirt-bike since i was little. my parents told me i could get one to start, but i don't know what kind. what is a good bike for a 13-year-old beginner. Are there any other things i need to know (equipment, pads, clothes...)?

Answer 1

i was just like you,,always wanted a bike when u was little,,well id go with a crf 100 ,,my first bike was a crf 150 but start out small first and when you think you mastered it  get bigger and on the clothes ,,go to the bike shop and they will help you out

Answer 2

CRF80

It has a clutch so you can learn that, and not too much power. It's also pretty light.

If you're a big 13 y/o then CRF100. I'm pretty small and I used one of those till I was 16

Answer 3

As you have not stated that you want to race I will assume that you only want to ride trails on the bike.  A good starter for a beginner your age would be something like at ttr125, klx125 or a crf150f.  They are not suitable for motocross jumping, but are great little bikes for someone just getting started on riding.  Buy all the protective gear you can lay your hands on including gloves, helmet (not a cheap one), shin guards, elbow guards, chest armour, jersey, pants, goggles, and boots.  

Make sure someone is supervising you when you are riding.

Answer 4

you dont want to go with an 85cc because it would be a two stroke and a beginning rider with a two stroke is an accident waiting to happen.

i would suggest go to the nearest dirt bike store and try out the crf 80 and the crf 150, they are both hondas and will be the easiest and cheapist to maintain. if you can fit on the crf 150 though that will be your best bike for the next few years. what is good about it is its very easy to ride so you wont have any problems being a beginning rider, and as you get better its also a junior race bike so you will still have plenty of power.

as far as equipment goes dont half *** the pads if you decide you dont need pads because its to expensive you will probably end up hurting yourself real good.

also i would suggest one of your parents also start to ride because you will have problems riding alone and you wont be able to go on long rides or go out to the desert.

anyways best of wishes dude, GOOD LUCK!!! dirt biking is awesome

Answer 5

any 85cc