| Are you thinking about buying a dirt bike for your kid | | | | two-strokes. KTM has the 50 SX Mini, which is for the |
| but don't know which bike to choose or look for? Well, | | | | smallest beginning racers. There is also the 50 SX |
| this will give you info about the name brand bikes for | | | | which is bigger and suits a little taller beginning racer. |
| kids and help you make a decision. Choosing the right | | | | These bikes both have a one-speed automatic |
| bike for your young rider can be very important, | | | | transmission and are liquid-cooled. KTM 50s are |
| especially if they've never ridden before. Kids start | | | | expensive, but they are perfect race bikes for your |
| riding as young as three years old, so basically once | | | | little kids that are ready to tear up the tracks. There |
| they are able to ride a bicycle without training wheels | | | | are also Chinese companies with 50cc motocross |
| they should be capable of riding a dirt bike. | | | | bikes, such as LEM, Cobra, and others. |
| And please don't put training wheels on a little dirt bike, | | | | 65cc |
| that just defeats the purpose. There are a few | | | | KTM and Kawasaki are the only name brand |
| factors that come in to play when finding the right dirt | | | | companies that still make a 65cc two-stroke |
| bike for a kid. Age, experience, size, and where you | | | | motocross bike. KTM has the 65 SX which is more |
| are going to ride all come in to play when looking for a | | | | expensive and usually the racers that are serious buy |
| bike. There are 50, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 125, and 150cc | | | | them. Right from the factory KTM puts aftermarket |
| four-stroke dirt bikes that are mostly meant for | | | | parts on their bikes, such as VForce reeds on the |
| off-road and trail riding. For the smaller two-stroke dirt | | | | two-strokes, handlebars, and Brembo brakes. The |
| bikes, there are a couple different 50s, 65s, and 85cc | | | | Kawasaki KX65 is what riders that just want to race |
| bikes. These are used for motocross racing. | | | | buy because they are so cheap. That does not mean |
| Off-Road Bikes | | | | that they aren't fast, they just aren't always as reliable |
| 50cc | | | | and don't have a very high re-sale value. Both are |
| There are a few different 50cc dirt bikes, but the most | | | | great race bikes for intermediate younger riders in |
| common is the Honda CRF50F/XR50R. This is where | | | | around the age 7-10 that have been riding for some |
| dirt biking starts for every little kid that has never ridden | | | | time. These bikes are usually not used for trail riding |
| before. These things are almost bullet proof if you | | | | because they are not as easy to ride and lug around |
| maintain it properly. If you are looking for a first bike for | | | | as a four-stroke is. |
| a kid that is under 7 then this is probably the best | | | | 85/105/150cc |
| choice, unless they are bigger/taller than the norm. | | | | 85cc motocross bikes are the start for a young teen |
| There is also the Suzuki JR50, Kawasaki KDX50 and | | | | aged racer. They have more power than most any kid |
| Yamaha PW50; all of which are oil-injected 2-strokes | | | | could use, which makes these bikes a blast for adults |
| that are very light and perfect for the smallest of | | | | or adrenaline-junkies as well. KTM, Suzuki, Kawasaki, |
| riders, and the Yamaha TTR-50 which is about the | | | | and Yamaha all make an 85cc two-stroke mx bike. |
| same as the CRF, so it just depends what color you | | | | Honda put a stop to their two-stroke inventory after |
| like best. | | | | 2007, but people still buy their late model bikes. Instead, |
| 70 & 80cc | | | | Honda wanted to start a revolution for mini-bikes with |
| Honda made the CRF/XR70 and 80cc bikes for kids | | | | their all new 150cc four-stroke motocross bike. It was |
| that are just starting, but a little too big for a 50cc. The | | | | well talked about, but once it came out it died slowly. |
| 70 has a taller seat height with a little more power than | | | | They are powerful bikes and are easier to ride than an |
| the 50, but the 80 has a clutch which is perfect for | | | | 85, but the weight and cost lost it for them. Usually |
| training the little ones without letting them ride on a fast | | | | these CRF150R's (Big and small wheel) were bought |
| bike. | | | | by racers with money because they also needed quite |
| 100/110/125/150cc | | | | a bit of maintenance. |
| Honda has been known for their XR/CRF100 which | | | | If you have money and your kid loves the easy |
| reaches to a variety of riders. It has a clutch and is just | | | | ride-ability of a four-stroke then this would be a good |
| right for the older kids to learn on if they are too big | | | | race bike to buy. If you don't have a deep pocket, then |
| for the CRF80F. The 100 is a great trail bike because it | | | | an 85 or 100/105cc two-stroke stroke is a great |
| has just enough power, and it's also big enough for an | | | | choice. Your kid will love you for getting them one of |
| adult, so this bike should be easy to find used, and | | | | these bikes; before they flip it at least once, that is. If |
| cheap I might add. Kawasaki and Suzuki decided to | | | | you find someone selling a used 85 that hasn't been |
| make the ultimate pit bike for kids and adults. The | | | | flipped, then you're either lucky or they're lying. 85s are |
| KLX110/DRZ110 (Parts are interchangeable) has | | | | pretty much race-only bikes. I've trail-ridden with one, |
| become popular because of how much power it has, | | | | and it was not very fun because of the lack of power |
| or is able to put out, for its size. The 110 is an | | | | down low. The Honda CR85R and Yamaha YZ85 hit |
| automatic, so it's great for smaller riders that want | | | | harder and are more snappy than the others because |
| more power than a 70 without going to a clutch yet. | | | | they don't have a power valve. KTM's 85 SX comes |
| Yamaha also has a bigger off-road bike for kids, the | | | | with aftermarket goodies from the factory like all of |
| TTR-125. | | | | their other bikes, so it's probably the fastest out of the |
| The TTR-125 is a popular model for bigger kids just | | | | lot. |
| starting out. It has a clutch with enough power to haul | | | | Kawasaki's KX85 and Suzuki's RM85 are very similar |
| riders around, young or old. Honda also has the | | | | and are used by many riders that are on a budget |
| CRF150F for riders that want more power and a taller | | | | because of how cheap they can be. Honda and |
| ride height than the 100. Although the set-back for the | | | | Suzuki both have a larger wheel 85, which helps those |
| 150 is that it weighs about as much as a full-size | | | | taller kids that quite aren't ready for a 125 or 250f. |
| motocross bike. These mid-sized off-road bikes are | | | | Kawasaki and KTM have a big-bore 85 to compete in |
| popular for a reason, and this means that they have | | | | the supermini class (86-112cc). Kawasaki's KX100 is a |
| usually been ridden a lot and probably abused. So if | | | | big wheel and has plenty of power for any young |
| you're looking at buying a used one then make sure it | | | | racer. KTM has a 105 SX which is one of the best |
| is clean, it has somewhat low hours, and has been well | | | | power-to-weight ratio bikes you can buy, and also has |
| maintained. | | | | larger wheels. When it comes down to choosing an |
| Motocross Bikes | | | | 85,100/105, or a 150cc four-stroke motocross bike for |
| 50cc | | | | your kid, it depends how big your pocketbook is, what |
| There are a couple different name-brand 50cc | | | | fits your kid, and what color you like best. Thanks for |
| motocross bikes for kids, and they are both KTM | | | | reading, and good luck buying the right bike for your kid. |