Best dirt bike on Reddit
191 reviews from r/Dirtbikes, r/motorcycles, r/AussieRiders and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Honda
4.5
(69)
"Would be absolutely perfect for you"
"Like a 2006 or newer would be prefect you can still get on it and go if you wanna go out for a solo ride"
"My ttr with yz 85 suspension is my most smiles per mile bike."
"CRF250F"
"Go find a 05 to 16 CRF 450X. It's the bike that replaced the XR600 for Baja."
"Honda CRF250X. Yes, it’s a bigger bike, but if you look at the weight, it’s only 2 pounds heavier than a TT-R 230."
"Nothing does the job like a CR500"
"I have never been disappointed by Honda and I would ring them out constantly to 10k plus."
"I highly recommend saving up for a little while and getting a used honda."
"Perfect bike for a beginner."
#2
Yamaha
4.6
(47)
"I’d reccomend a 2 stroke in general as they’re simpler engines."
"2 strokes in general are a lot easier and cheaper to maintain than a 4 stroke."
"Wr250r - good sled."
"Yamaha WR250, or the WR450 if you really want some grunt. The power-to-weight ratio of those bikes is amazing."
"TTR-125 is perfect, low to the ground, usually pretty cheap, extremely reliable."
"YZ250 you decide whether you want the 2 or 4 stroke."
"Any 2T 80 would be perfect, YZ or KX something like that."
"If you can find an old yz125 thatd be a score."
"Dude that is a steal!"
"Best/most reliable bike I've bought was a 2007 yamaha 125 ttr for $750! That thing rips and won't die!"
#3
KTM
4.4
(18)
"Love my 300. By far my most favorite bike."
"Perfectly capable of lugging it around to chase your daughter."
"Tons of pep and fun. Light and easy to throw around."
"Gas gas mc125, yz 125, ktm or husky 150, beta 200rr, or any modern 250 4 stroke in your favorite color."
"The SX-E5 could be a suitable option."
"KTM 150sx is most fun bike I ever had for the track."
"I'd get a KTM 150 or a YZ125x."
"Have you considered a KTM500exc?"
"Have you considered a KTM500exc?"
"A used plated ktm, look at the ones with the RFS"
#4
Kawasaki
4.5
(13)
"But they’re race bikes. If you just want a chill, beginner trail bike, you’re on the right track with a KLX."
"Look at the KLX140rf, used to be called KLX140g."
"Love my KDX."
"Id go for a kx250. Very forgiving and pretty much immortal."
"KX 65 all the way."
"Just make it real simple and get him a kx65."
"I was riding a Kawasaki kx65 / kx85."
"Get a klx140 and big bore it. So much fun for this kind of thing."
"If you actually want to learn how to ride and get good."
"KLX 230R has a nice seat height. Good beginner trail bike."
#5
Oset
4.4
(7)
"Getting my kids an oset before a regular motorbike was the best thing that I ever did."
"Oset has bikes sized for every age."
"Check local listings for a used Oset."
"Oset 24. Either an older model, or one of the new TXP models."
"Take a look at the Oset line of bikes."
"Get a mx650 it goes around 16Mph."
"Look at electric trials bikes .oset."
#6
Suzuki
4.1
(7)
"DRZ400S. Still street legal. Really opens us the "trails" you can ride depending on where you live."
"I’m 6’6” and ride a yz250x and rm250."
"A DR650 if you want to tackle Cape York or the Simpson Desert"
"Drz400sm"
"I would recommend a 250 dual sport like an xt225 or 250, or a dr200."
"Rmz 450 has easier power band then yamaha"
"It's not the best but I often see good enough prices on new RMZs to make them the BEST DEAL for a guy that is not seriously racing."
#7
Beta
5.0
(4)
"Beta XTrainer"
"Nothing is better for us older guys than a electric start 300cc 2 stroke."
"Gas gas mc125, yz 125, ktm or husky 150, beta 200rr, or any modern 250 4 stroke in your favorite color."
#8
Husqvarna
5.0
(3)
"Street legal, electric start, fuel injected."
"They’re very reliable, parts are plentiful and cheap, especially if you’re buying an older model."
"Husky Fe450"
#9
Surron
3.7
(3)
"Check out the new Surron Hyperbee."
"Surron just released the hyper bee which is a kids dirt bike."
"Surron just know they arent street legal"
#10
Yamaha TTR-125
4.5
(2)
"Very good bike for a new rider. Electric start is a life saver."
"I had a TTR-125 for a beginner bike, it’s a decent size and not super heavy."
#11
Razor
4.0
(2)
"Buy him a Razor MX650."
"Razor mx 650 and a few mods."
#12
Gas Gas
5.0
(1)
"Gas gas mc125, yz 125, ktm or husky 150, beta 200rr, or any modern 250 4 stroke in your favorite color."
#13
Tusk Recon
5.0
(1)
"The tusk recon has imo the best all around grip,, works great for the hard pack...plus it has a really good wear life much better than the irc ve33."
#14
Honda CR125
5.0
(1)
"I’d say a CR125 would be great."
#15
Honda CR500
5.0
(1)
"If you don’t get a CR500, I may question your choices in other parts of life."
#16
Cobra
4.0
(1)
"Cobra"
#17
Japanese
4.0
(1)
"Full size bike, Japanese, 125 2-strokes are easy to work on and cheap."
#18
IRC VE33S
4.0
(1)
"IRC ve33s is a great all around gummy but, doesn’t wear super fast like some gummy’s."
#19
Shinko 505 Cheater
4.0
(1)
"Shinko 505 cheater"
#20
Kawasaki KX110R
4.0
(1)
"If the kid is small maybe a kx110r"
#21
Yamaha TTR125LE
4.0
(1)
"I just sold my 2007 TTR125LE. seemed to be good to the girl I sold it too."
#22
Yamaha YZ450F
4.0
(1)
"Yz450f"
#23
Yamaha YZ450
4.0
(1)
"I definitely loved how light the 350 felt."
#24
Honda CRF450X
4.0
(1)
"2005 crf450x."
#25
Yamaha 125 4 Stroke
4.0
(1)
"If you want something to start out on, all you need is a 125 4 stroke."
#26
Yamaha XT225
4.0
(1)
"I had a 99 yahama xt225 which served me pretty well."
#27
GasGas
4.0
(1)
"My son has the GasGas MC-E5 and he’s about 4’5”."
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