What is a good dirt bike for a new rider?

Question

I'm going to be 15, and I want to learn how to ride dirt bikes. My friend says I should get a 125cc, should I? I like the Suzuki 125, but what do you think?

Answer 1

Buy a used KX500 or CR500

Answer 2

Depends on what you want to do with the bike.

I have a Honda XR100 and love it (I am 5'10" and weigh 220!), but you will out grow it quick at your age.

I have a Yamaha YZ 125 and it may be too much for you as a beginner, plus it is a two stroke with little power at the low rev range.

I have a Suzuki DRZ 400 and it is really a great all around dirt bike. Will not motocross, but again it depends on what you want to do.

With all the above done for reference, I would suggest any four stroke in the 125 range if you are short or if you don't think you need an aggresive race/trails bike. Plus they are light and easy to ride. If you think you will progress to need a faster more capable machine buy a four stroke 250.

Any manufacturer will be a good choice.

I prefer the Suzuki though.

Hope this helps.