Dirtbike reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 164 Reddit reviews across 14 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Dirtbike brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Dirtbikes, r/supermoto, r/dirtbike, r/preppers, r/SuggestAMotorcycle. Top-rated brands include Yamaha (4.3/5), Honda (4.4/5), KTM (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews164
Subreddits14
Posts38
Brands42
Products69
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#1
Yamaha
4.3
(48)
"A ttr125l is a fantastic bike for anybody."
"No clutch, 4-speed."
"Something he can grow into and won’t be disappointed when he wants more power"
"BUY QUALITY GEAR THAT FITS."
"It’s really hard to beat a yz250, great platform to make whatever you want."
"Pw80"
"PW80"
"Pw50"
"Maybe a Yamaha XT250/350/600 or Honda XL250/350/650."
"250, Don't mess with something you are going to be bored with right away."
#2
Honda
4.4
(41)
"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."
"Love my crf250r, never had any problems with it"
"I just got a crf250 and it’s awesome. Love it so far"
"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"
#3
KTM
4.4
(10)
"The EXC-Fs are just as capable as the non street legal EXCs."
"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"
"Still, ktm 250sxf, newest one you can find."
"If you rode a 65 at all you’ll be fine with any 125/250f/250 stroke."
"Every road legal from the factory KTM group bike is A2 legal as on the paperwork they are listed way down on power for emissions reasons."
"My 2012 KTM 350 EXC-F has over 12,000 miles on it."
"I ride a KTM SMCR 690 as my first street bike."
"She rides my old ktm250 sxf."
#4
Suzuki
4.1
(10)
"Look for Suzuki DRZ400 - -bullet-proof design / hasn't changed in years."
"Suzuki DrZ400 is a time tested and bulletproof design."
"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"
"Suzuki DRZ400 would be a better option than the crf for reliably."
"1987 Suzuki DR100 !!!"
"DRZ400 or a XR650"
#5
Kawasaki
4.1
(9)
"Get him something he can learn and be confident on."
"Get him something he can learn and be confident on."
"This was the kids first dirt vehicle."
"None of the above, get a ttr230, crf250f or a klx250"
"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."
"Definitely the kdx200/220."
"My son started on the KLX110 but was quite a bit lighter and younger."
"Look into getting a KDX 200 if you want a 2 stroke or a KLX300R if you want a 4 stroke."
"Klx250."
#6
Talaria
3.7
(3)
"Talaria xxx Is a good deal that goes 50 on gps"
"Talaria MX4 or Eride Pro"
"There are some very cheap electric dirtbikes in the same price range if you aren't a fuel purist. Talaria MX4."
#7
Yamaha TTR230
5.0
(2)
"I also second the ttr230."
"The TTR230 would be great for him though."
#8
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."
#9
Rocky Mountain ATV/MC
4.5
(2)
"Rocky Mountain ATVMC"
"I'd definitely stick with Rocky mountain atv mc you really can't go wrong."
#10
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."
#11
Razor
4.5
(2)
"I have a 3 year old that rides the mx350 and loves it."
"7 years old is probably good for the Razor."
#12
Eride
4.0
(2)
"Eride pro, surron x, talaria xxx, ventus one..etc. rawr mantis x is also good"
"Talaria MX4 or Eride Pro"
#13
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."
#14
KTM 300 EXC
5.0
(1)
"I'm 6'7" 300lbs and ride a ktm 300 exc quite happily."
#15
Name Brand
5.0
(1)
"If u have the money get a name brand."
#16
Yamaha TTR50
5.0
(1)
"If so, ttr50 all day, do not get seduced by a crf50."
#17
Yamaha PW50
5.0
(1)
"We bought a used pw50 and it’s perfect."
#18
Oset
5.0
(1)
"Look at Oset. Probably a 16, depending on their size."
#19
Suzuki JR50
5.0
(1)
"PW50 or a Suzuki JR50. Both would be great."
#20
Kawasaki KX85
5.0
(1)
"Kx85."
#21
Yamaha YZ125X
5.0
(1)
"I think the YZ125X is perfect."
#22
KTM 300 XCW
5.0
(1)
"I love my 22 KTM 300 XCW. That thing rips and is so easy to ride."
#23
Honda CRF
5.0
(1)
"CRFX or Yamaha WR."
#24
KTM 300
5.0
(1)
"KTM/husky/gasgas 300 two stroke."
#25
Yamaha WR450
5.0
(1)
"I am a bigger dude and I love my WR450."
#26
Yamaha YZ450F
5.0
(1)
"My yz450f has been great."
#27
Suzuki DRZ
5.0
(1)
"I have a DRZ."
#28
Razor MX650
5.0
(1)
"I have him on a razor mx650 and it’s perfect."
#29
Kuberg
5.0
(1)
"Kuberg makes some pretty cool, capable electric bikes for kids."
#30
IRC M5B
5.0
(1)
"I really like the IRC M5B for loose, sandy conditions."
#31
Dunlop MX34
5.0
(1)
"I’m running MX34’s for the foreseeable future."
#32
Yamaha YZ85 LW
5.0
(1)
"If your interested in track, I highly recommend a YZ85 LW."
#33
Honda CR250R
5.0
(1)
"I have a CR250R 2000 that works great for me."
#34
Kawasaki KLR650
4.0
(1)
"You need a klr650 🟩 dr650 🟨"
#35
Honda XR400
4.0
(1)
"If thats an issue you go for something like an xr400, dr or something a bit more tame."
#36
Husqvarna
4.0
(1)
"Get him something he can learn and be confident on."
#37
SSR
4.0
(1)
"This was the kids first dirt vehicle."
#38
Sur-Ron
4.0
(1)
"How about the smaller surron? The Light Bee 'S'."
#39
Mototec
4.0
(1)
"A Mototec 48v Pro would probably be better."
#40
Dunlop MX33/MX34
4.0
(1)
"I stick with mx33s or mx34s depending on the track."
#41
Honda CRF150R RB/Expert
4.0
(1)
"For MX the 150r RB/Expert, or KX100 would be my picks."
#42
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."
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