Need advise on buying a 50cc (road legal) motobike

Question

will be 16 in a couple of weeks so am looking to buy a bike. think im aloud up to 50cc and would prefer an automatic. i live in the country so would rely like a dirt bike. does anyone no a gd one to buy??? would be mostly interested in the cheaper modles.

Answer 1

Right - ignore the first answer, as it is totally wrong.  At the age of 16, you are limited to 50cc.  You can't ride a 125 until you are 17.

There are no 50cc dirt bikes with automatic transmission available.

If you want an auto, it will have to be a scooter.

If you want dirt bike, it will have to be a manual.

Buy either a Japanese or European made bike.  Steer clear of the Chinese, Malaysian and Taiwanese copies - they are not worth it, no matter how cheap.

Answer 2

if your liveing in the uk and you do your cbt test you will be allowed to ride any bike up to 125cc.

  I would strongly advice you not to get a 50cc model as they are to slow on modern roads and actualy put you in more danger as cars constantly cut you up and overtake you.

I would suggest a 125 wich can hold its own easily in normal urban traffic without blowing your head off with the power.

Also for gods sake dont get a scooter get a real geared motorbike and you will love it!

Hope this helps.