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What kind of dirt bike should a 12 yr. old whos 5 feet get?


Ok so I've had experience on dirtbikes and atvs since I was 9. Going to my couisons and uncle about 7 times a year. I need a fast good brand that will last 5 years. And it cant be over 2,000 dollars!

Hey man that really depends on what style you are looking for. and it also depends a little on your weight too, but mostly what you are going to use it for.

If you plan on racing it / taking it off jumps then you probably want a 2 stroke.
If you plan on riding trails mostly on a bike that won't break down much at all but has less performance (like smaller shocks and less power) then go with a 4 stroke.

as for the size, DON'T GET A 2 STROKE 125 yet, you aren't big enough for that yet (unless you are going to race in competition). and dont get a CRF150F because it has a horrible power to weight ratio (and it weighs like 220)
Your best bet if you plan on going reliable would be a bike like a ttr125, but your best bet ( I would recommend) would be a 2 stroke 85; they're just a better bike and worth the maintenance, in the end it will be more fun to ride since you can jump and go fast.

Id go for a YZ85 or a KX100 if an 85 isn't big enough, as for 4 stroke I guess a ttr125, but you really wont be able to make any bike last you 5 years.

Check out the link to this guide, It should help you decide;

look on craigslist.com... if your limit is 2,000 you won't find anything new..

and it depends on whether you want a four stroke or two stroke... you'll need a 85 for a two stroke, most likely a 125-150 for four...

stick to yamaha, honda, suzuki or kawasaki.

crf 125. although kx 60's are very nippy

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