Best dirtbike on Reddit
144 reviews from r/Dirtbikes, r/supermoto, r/preppers and 9 more subreddits
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#1
Yamaha
4.3
(38)
"No clutch, 4-speed."
"Pw80"
"PW80"
"Pw50"
"250, Don't mess with something you are going to be bored with right away."
"Get yourself a new or used late model yz250x."
"Find a decent crf250 or a yz250f I like yamaha a lot."
"Ttr 125L or ttr 230. Bulletproof bikes for beginners."
"Just got a Yamaha XT250 so I can become a proficient rider."
"A yz450f for more racing and what not."
#2
Honda
4.4
(34)
"110 is the only answer."
"They're light and docile with an auto clutch."
"Great for an 8 year old to learn on."
"I had a CRF250L, put 42,000 miles on it in 3 years."
"IMO this bike is the one. Very popular, great aftermarket support, more dealerships if you are traveling."
"Honda CRF250F is the bike I almost always recommend."
"450 nothing less"
"CR500R"
"Hands down the CRF 250 L or 300L."
"Get the 450rl it’s a fantastic dual sport don’t trust what people say about it."
#3
Kawasaki
4.4
(13)
"Get him something he can learn and be confident on."
"An absolutely great starter bike is the kawasaki KLX230R."
"I would always recommend a 2 stroke 125 for a starter bike."
"Klx140F is what I ride as a beginer around the same size as you. I love it."
"Kawasaki KLR 650. No question."
"Kx85 or Kx100. 2 strokes are easier to work on also"
"I have a 2003 KDX200. The only time you need to reach the ground with when you come to a stop or get on the bike."
"Kx 100 would be good."
"Definitely the kdx200/220."
"My son started on the KLX110 but was quite a bit lighter and younger."
#4
KTM
4.5
(11)
"The EXC-Fs are just as capable as the non street legal EXCs."
"Great all round dirt bikes."
"KTM/husky/gasgas 300 two stroke."
"My 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F has over 12,000 miles on it."
"For woods riding i'd recommend an enduro bike like a ktm 300"
"If you rode a 65 at all you’ll be fine with any 125/250f/250 stroke."
"My 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F has over 12,000 miles on it."
"She rides my old ktm250 sxf."
"Either that or a 200-300cc 2 stroke trail bike. like ktm."
"Because you're new i would recommend nothing larger than a ktm 230cc."
#5
Suzuki
4.2
(11)
"Look for Suzuki DRZ400 - -bullet-proof design / hasn't changed in years."
"Suzuki DrZ400 is a time tested and bulletproof design."
"Suzuki DR650"
"Any Suzuki DR/Z."
"You may be better off on something like a DRZ400s, xr650l, dr650 that’s built to take luggage or a passenger."
"What ever you do get, make sure to spring it for your weight."
"Drz400e (not the dual sport model) is a safe choice for easier trails."
"Drz, wr250."
"DRZ"
"Fuel injected Rmz250. This was my starter bike and it was perfect to learn off."
#6
Beta
5.0
(2)
"Lowest seat height"
"I just got a Beta 300 Xtrainer for my first bike. I’m really happy with my choice."
#7
Yamaha TTR230
5.0
(2)
"I also second the ttr230."
"The TTR230 would be great for him though."
#8
Razor MX350
4.5
(2)
"My son loves his razor mx350 and they can be had for $250 on Amazon now."
"May I suggest to get a part time job at a local dealer... and also find the best deals for a year."
#9
Segway
4.0
(2)
"Segway X160 if you can find one.. They're not being produced anymore but most SurRon parts fit on it."
"Once he is older you can get a Segway X160."
#10
Razor
5.0
(1)
"I have a 3 year old that rides the mx350 and loves it."
#11
Yamaha TTR50
5.0
(1)
"If so, ttr50 all day, do not get seduced by a crf50."
#12
Yamaha PW50
5.0
(1)
"We bought a used pw50 and it’s perfect."
#13
Oset
5.0
(1)
"Look at Oset. Probably a 16, depending on their size."
#14
Suzuki JR50
5.0
(1)
"PW50 or a Suzuki JR50. Both would be great."
#15
Kawasaki KX85
5.0
(1)
"Kx85."
#16
Yamaha YZ125X
5.0
(1)
"I think the YZ125X is perfect."
#17
KTM 300 XCW
5.0
(1)
"I love my 22 KTM 300 XCW. That thing rips and is so easy to ride."
#18
Honda CRF
5.0
(1)
"CRFX or Yamaha WR."
#19
KTM 300
5.0
(1)
"KTM/husky/gasgas 300 two stroke."
#20
Yamaha WR450
5.0
(1)
"I am a bigger dude and I love my WR450."
#21
Yamaha YZ450F
5.0
(1)
"My yz450f has been great."
#22
Suzuki DRZ
5.0
(1)
"I have a DRZ."
#23
Razor MX650
5.0
(1)
"I have him on a razor mx650 and it’s perfect."
#24
Kuberg
5.0
(1)
"Kuberg makes some pretty cool, capable electric bikes for kids."
#25
IRC M5B
5.0
(1)
"I really like the IRC M5B for loose, sandy conditions."
#26
Dunlop MX34
5.0
(1)
"I’m running MX34’s for the foreseeable future."
#27
Yamaha YZ85 LW
5.0
(1)
"If your interested in track, I highly recommend a YZ85 LW."
#28
Honda CR250R
5.0
(1)
"I have a CR250R 2000 that works great for me."
#29
Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket
5.0
(1)
"Amazon Product Rating: 4.6"
#30
Sur-Ron
4.0
(1)
"How about the smaller surron? The Light Bee 'S'."
#31
Mototec
4.0
(1)
"A Mototec 48v Pro would probably be better."
#32
Talaria
4.0
(1)
"Talaria xxx Is a good deal that goes 50 on gps"
#33
Dunlop MX33/MX34
4.0
(1)
"I stick with mx33s or mx34s depending on the track."
#34
Honda CRF150R RB/Expert
4.0
(1)
"For MX the 150r RB/Expert, or KX100 would be my picks."
#35
Honda XR100
4.0
(1)
"I started out on an X1 pocket bike and then my dad taught me how to use a clutch on a Honda XR100."
#36
Sherco
4.0
(1)
"Sherco 300."
#37
KMX
4.0
(1)
"A kmx 125 or dt are both cheap first bikes."
#38
Kayo
3.0
(1)
"Are they worth it?"
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