What kind of bike should i start out with?

Question

i am 15, going on 16. i am about 6'0 to 6'1, i weigh 121lbs.

i am now starting to ride, but i need help on what bike i should start out with, i was hoping to start with a 2 stroke, maybe like a yz125? but my brother told me that i wont be able to handle it? is that a good idea to get a yz125 for my first bike?

Answer 1

Well said from Ninja.

You would be better of putting this in the correct section friend, the General Motorcycle Section rather then the Racing one.

Im sure you will get more help there.

Answer 2

If I were you, I wouldn't go any smaller than a 125cc bike.  They are very manageable, even for beginners.  Anything smaller and you'll outgrow it pretty quickly and your skill level will exceed the capabilities of the bike.  Just take it slow and get lots of practice and you'll have no trouble handling the yz125.

Answer 3

It is not as much the size of the bike as you knowing how to control the bike. Personally,I dont see the YZ 125 being to big for you. You have to understand how to ride safely and how to operate the motorcycle. You can get hurt on any size bike. So alot of it boils down to the rider and how that person rides that bike.