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zach r
I owned and rode dirtbikes regularly from the age of 10 to 17 (I am 20 now and feel responsible enough to get one). I am a strong kid and about 5'11.
I am thinking about a 600cc bike...Is this a good first bike?
Thanks in advance.
Answer
It isn't that hard to learn. It is HARDER to learn on too much bike, hence a good first bike is not a good bike to keep for the long haul. EX: I started out as a beginner going out on track days on a Yamaha R1 and had a horrible time. I was coping instead of riding and never really got going. Then I switched to a SV650 and rode the snot out of it and had a blast.
Modern 600's are not a good 1st bike. HP and riding position are SUPER aggressive and not conducive to learning well. Older ones like Honda f3 are ok. Better yet go for the SV650, GS500, FZR, etc etc. Get something that isn't your dream bike and learn on it, be prepared to perhaps plop it over and not have it be a huge deal. These other bikes we are mentining are NOT slow! new 600's are rippers these days!
THEN after your first season, spring for the 600 if you are feeling initial competency. It is different then dirt. You are going to get a kick out of countersteering!
Good luck!
It isn't that hard to learn. It is HARDER to learn on too much bike, hence a good first bike is not a good bike to keep for the long haul. EX: I started out as a beginner going out on track days on a Yamaha R1 and had a horrible time. I was coping instead of riding and never really got going. Then I switched to a SV650 and rode the snot out of it and had a blast.
Modern 600's are not a good 1st bike. HP and riding position are SUPER aggressive and not conducive to learning well. Older ones like Honda f3 are ok. Better yet go for the SV650, GS500, FZR, etc etc. Get something that isn't your dream bike and learn on it, be prepared to perhaps plop it over and not have it be a huge deal. These other bikes we are mentining are NOT slow! new 600's are rippers these days!
THEN after your first season, spring for the 600 if you are feeling initial competency. It is different then dirt. You are going to get a kick out of countersteering!
Good luck!
Which size dirt bike is best for our kids?
FenWick
I know there are a TON of different models and years, but we're looking for something that will fit an 11yo girl and 9yo boy. Neither has any experience riding yet. Preferably 1998 or newer.
Any ideas, experiences, advice?
Answer
The best thing you can do is take them to a dealership or two and let them sit on a few bikes. But a lot does depend upon how big your kids are size wise. They may be best suited to starting small with something like a crf80. That is a basic 4 stroke with a seat height of 28.9 inches. If they are big kids for their age then something like the crf150f which has a seat height of 32.4 inches. Other similar bikes to the crf150f are the ttr125 and the klx 125. THey are all basic 4 stroke trail bikes suitable for beginners. These are not race bikes and not suitable for mx.
The best thing you can do is take them to a dealership or two and let them sit on a few bikes. But a lot does depend upon how big your kids are size wise. They may be best suited to starting small with something like a crf80. That is a basic 4 stroke with a seat height of 28.9 inches. If they are big kids for their age then something like the crf150f which has a seat height of 32.4 inches. Other similar bikes to the crf150f are the ttr125 and the klx 125. THey are all basic 4 stroke trail bikes suitable for beginners. These are not race bikes and not suitable for mx.
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