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Originally Posted by Weezerj
I have a 12 year old that rides with me very often. The best company for making kids bikes is HONDA....
Here is why,...
1. Honda's lineup is 4 stroke bikes. 2 strokes are loud, require mixing gas, and today's modern 4 strokes are better rides for kids to learn on because they have low end torque and don't have to ride the clutch and maintain rpms like a 2 stroke.
2. Honda has every sized bike covered. Unlike the other companies that have one or two models, you will find a CRF50, 70, 80, 100, and 150 in the honda line up. If you son is an averaged sized 12 year old, then the 80 or 100 is going to fit him best. Both the 50 and the 70 are clutchless bikes (still have gears), while the 80s and up have a hand clutch.
3. Pricing. A kids KTM will break the bank. You can go on craigslist and find a used CRF80 for $800 - $1200 depending on condition and location. If he rides it for 2 years or so and you re-list it on craigslist, you should be able be recover 80-90% of your investment.
4. Build quality is excellent. Honda bikes run FOREVER.
Kids bikes are actually not the expensive once you get the initial purchase out of the way. Like I stated above, you can upgrade every couple of years and only lose a few dollars from what you paid, and the next sized up bike will only be a few dollars more than when he/she was on.
Hope this helps. If you would like any additional information, feel free to shoot me a pm or post a question in here....
Jess
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This guy
is crazy. Honda makes the worst dirt bikes. I road on the dirt from kid through college. Yamaha is hands down the best. Although KTM is up and coming with some great designs and they're dealer base is growing every year.
You will have to spend money on gas to and from the local track or trail. Plus maintenance items like tires tend to add up.
The biggest bills usually come in the form of the hospital. Every dirt rider knows its not if he will break a bone, but when. But thats not a terrible thing. Its a good experience. At minimum collar bone breakage is the most common.
Okay enough of the negative. It's a blast to ride them and race around a track. There's a ton of power in those bikes and as a kid it feels awesome to play in the dirt. So most important thing is have fun!!!
