What dirt bike would you suggest for a beginner?

Question

I've recently decided that I would like to buy a dirt bike. Basically, for two reasons: something that would get me away from work and school every once in a while, and I'd like to try something new. However, since I know nothing about dirt bikes, I'm turning to the good people here at Y!A ;D to get me started. Anything you could tell me would be extremely helpful! Thanks!

Answer 1

Honda XR 80

http://www.academyrentals.com/images/xr8...

Answer 2

CRF150F hands down, no question, end of story.

Answer 3

A Honda 200. not too big and not too little.

Answer 4

tricycle

Answer 5

not too sure

Answer 6

My sister oops,I am terribly sorry,I thought you said "dirt bag".

Answer 7

If most of what you do in on road and not hitting the dirt then don't get a dirt bike look into a 50cc scooter don't need to have a motorcycle license to dive one in most stats, better on gas cheaper and ez to learn on. If you do get a real dirt bike i would say get one that fits your size maybe a 125-150.

Answer 8

I will be as thorough as I can since you said specifically that you don't know anything about dirt bikes. skip to the end if I wrote too much.

So the engine size I would suggest is a 150cc. Make sure you get a 4-Stroke so that you don't have to mix gas and oil. The 4-Stroke also will have a more user friendly power band and better gas mileage. Now all you have to do is decide your brand and whether or not you want new or used.

I would suggest a new bike, so you know there's no quirks to how it operates, and you'll get the warranty. You cannot go wrong with Suzuki, Yamaha, or Handa as far as brands go. If you find another more attractive brand at a store, it is probably fine. The only exception to that is that there are many Chinese knockoff bikes, and though they look similar, they are much lower quality. The other brands I mentioned are Japaneze

So you basically want a new 150cc 4-Stroke Japanese-made dirt bike. And don't forget to at least get a helmet if not also other pads and protection, because you will eventually crash. all riders do no matter how good they are.

Answer 9

A lot would depend upon how old you are and how big.  If you are around 5ft3 then you could look at a ttr125, klx125 or a crf150f as these are all basic trail bikes.  But if you are a lot taller and larger in size you may need to look at something more along the lines of a crf250x which is a trail bike with a few of the better things on it like the crf250r had but not quite as much like a full race bike. You could also look at a crf230f

Perhaps add just how big and old you are.