New to dirt biking and dont know what cc should have.?

Question

I wanna buy dirt bike but dont know what cc's it should be. Im like 5 feet and weigh 100 pounds. What do you guys think?

Answer 1

Have a look at the crf150r as it is a four stroke so would be a bit easier for you to manage, but it is still a proper mx race bike.  Other than that look at any of the 2 stroke 85cc and if new to riding especially 2 strokes look at the kx85 as it would be the easier of the 85cc's for a beginner to learn on.  

If you are not intending upon racing and want a basic trail bike then have a look at the ttr125, klx125 and the crf150f.  Just keep in mind that they are not designed for mx or jumping as the suspension is not set up for it

Answer 2

my first bike was a 150.  I was 5 ft 5 and 120 lbs, but it doesn't really matter with ccs, cc is the amount of power in the motor, not really the height or weight. but it sounds like a 150 or 200  would suit you well.

Answer 3

150cc or less will be more then plenty for a first time rider

Answer 4

150cc or 100cc

Answer 5

I would start with an 85 because you sound like your in the age group that would be riding one a 125 is way too big because guys that are usually 13 are just beggining to ride one and at fourteen move up and thats just the guys who are really good on the 80s most wait until their fifteen and a the crf150 which is the bike that these people are refering to is a good handling bike but at that size the 85s are just much more efficiant another good choice is the kx100 which is what I started on but it's very powerful

Answer 6

Yamaha TTR125 or Honda CRF 150f . If they seem to big the look at the Kawasaki 110. These are great bikes to learn on.

Answer 7

150rb or 105sx  big wheels

Answer 8

im 5'6 and i have a kx 100 2 stroke. its perfect size for me so i would recommend it :D

Answer 9

I would go with a 125 or 150 that should do the trick

Answer 10

How much have you ridden before?  (Depends on your skills)

CC's references an engines size (power).

Seat height references being able to maintain proper control.

I was fairly short for my age but started riding early so I ended up riding 125's in Jr high.  They were actually to tall for me but I knew how to ride (Google: Jeff Ward & Danny LaPorte).  Anyway, 250's were way to tall.  400's were about the same height as 125's, but twice as heavy.  Which brings up another important variable to consider.  Whatever you decide on you need to be strong enough to pick it up and get back on fairly quick, should you dump it.

I'd tell you to go for physical bike size first, then engine size.

Answer 11

u should get a 125cc because of Ur height and weight and their fast but not to fast.alsou can tune it done or up on the speed.

Answer 12

80-100 should be good. maybe 150