What is a good dirt bike for me??

Question

I need some help deciding on a dirt bike! I am around 5 feet 6 inches i weigh 134 pounds and i am a begginer so be great if you could reccomend some bikes and maybe name some prices, brands, and a website with them so i can look into it further. Thanks

Answer 1

It depends on your age. for teenagers to l,say,20or23, I would recommend one of the Yamaha Z's . they are fast and fun. and they last a long time.

Answer 2

You should probable get a 4 stroke engine dirt bike - easy to put in gas (don't have to mix w/oil) - also quieter, more reliable etc.. (it's just not as fast a 2 stroke).  I would start with a Honda XR 125 - maybe a few years old to save cash (you'll probably scratch it up pretty good being a beginner)  Probably about $1500

Answer 3

I am the same height as you and was just learning a year ago. I bought a Honda CRF230F and with some help form my boyfriend, was riding in no time.

The 230F is very sturdy. I ran it into a few trees and it even ran off an embankment and flipped over backwards (i bailed beforehand) and it's still in one piece... minus a few scratches! It has a lot of top-end speed, so it's lacking in quickness... meaning its a fast bike when you get it up to 5th-6th gear, but it takes a while to build up that speed. This makes for a very unitimidating engine thats perfect for a beginner and great for just putting around the backyard or through the woods. Believe me, it's still a fun bike to learn on!

The seat height is just right. The only problem may be weight, it is a bit on the heavy side due to the indestructible steel frame. You may want to opt for the 150F if you don't have much upperbody strength, especially if you'll be out w/o anyone to help you get the bike back up if you do fall.

Either way, Honda is a great brand and keeps a good resale value if you change your mind about riding. Whatever brand you end up with, you will definitely want to get a 4-stroke off-road bike (not a motocross racer)

Answer 4

I'd go with a 125 or a 200 for now (preferably a Honda or a Kawasaki), but it will be a lot of bike for you at first.  You will then need to upgrade to a 250 after a few years.  

Good Luck