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What size bike for 11 year old boy?

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Dave

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Feb 13, 2003, 7:51:25 PM2/13/03
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A friend would like to get her boy a dirt bike. He is 11 years old, and it
will be used for recreational purposes only (no plans to race as of yet).

What size bike is appropriate. I assume somewhere from 80 to 125, but I'm
not sure where. We want something that will last him a few years, but not be
totally intimidating. I ride street bikes (Hayabusa), but know zero about
off-road.

As a matter of fact, I didn't know till today that there were motocross
bikes and off-road bikes. I thought they were the same. I'm thinking an
off-road bike will be better. The MX bikes seem to have a mich taller
suspension, which I assime he will not need.

Dave


DaveH

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Feb 13, 2003, 9:25:41 PM2/13/03
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XR 80, XR100, The smaller TTR 125?

DaveH


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Louis

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Feb 14, 2003, 12:11:13 AM2/14/03
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If he's tall for his age he could possibly ride a Large wheel TT-R 125L.
My daughter is 5'9" and is probably a little tall for her bike but
considering she had zero experience it actually makes this bike perfect
for her. The seat height on hers is 32" from the ground and once she
sits on it I'm sure it drops at least 3".
The motocross bikes are usually taller but they are also way more
powerful. He might be intimidated and not stick with it long enough to
have fun.
The neat thing about the TTr 125 is it's a little weak stock(great for
learning) but with a few mods (open up the air box, modify the exhaust
and increase the main jet) it can be alot more. These mods if done
yourself could actually be less than $10.00.
go to http://www.ttr125l.com to see what all can be done to this bike.
I can't believe I'm talking up a YAMAHA! I used to hate em till I rode a
friends WR 400. Now I own one myself as well as the kids TT-R.
Louis

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Feb 14, 2003, 8:12:04 AM2/14/03
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It depends on how big/tall he is, how agressive he is, what type
riding you tihnk you might do, etc...

Plus, realize that he's going to outgrow pretty much anything you get
him in a year or two.

Jim Hall

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Feb 14, 2003, 10:02:18 AM2/14/03
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My 10 year old has a Yamaha TTR-125L. It's a little four stroke that
is big enough to last him for quite a while.

A lot easier for him to ride than his previous bike - a Kawasaki KX60.
The 60 was a little hot rod with an on-off powerband. My boy outgrew
the bike, but never got to where he rode it on the pipe.

The TTR is a trail bike though. If your friend's kid wants to race,
he will need something more zippy.

Jim Hall
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Simmonsmc

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Feb 14, 2003, 11:17:40 AM2/14/03
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my daughter is 11 and pretty tall (around 5' )for her age and the XR80 fits
great for her


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Jay C

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Feb 14, 2003, 11:42:43 AM2/14/03
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> XR 80, XR100, The smaller TTR 125?

I'd recommend the Honda XR80 or XR100 (being a Ride Red guy). All above are
good suggestions though, depending on height - I think the TTRs are a bit
higher than the XRs, and more expensive too. I have a 10 and a 12 y/o on
XR80s. Excellent kid bikes. When your friend takes her son to try on
bikes, make sure he can flat-foot or close to it on whichever bike she gets.
Having to tippy-toe is unsettling when trying to learn how to ride, clutch,
etc.

Jay

Tom Wright

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Feb 14, 2003, 9:09:04 PM2/14/03
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Don't make the same mistake I did! My kids wanted to ride, "not race", that
is until they found out how easy and fun it was. Then my two, brand new,
trail bikes were useless.

If you have ANY doubt that the kid will want to go fast, spring for the
bigger suspension, and save a bundle on broken parts.

Good luck!


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MX Tuner

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Feb 15, 2003, 8:44:27 AM2/15/03
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On Fri, 14 Feb 2003 00:51:25 GMT, "Dave" <da...@not.here> spewed
forth:

>A friend would like to get her boy a dirt bike. He is 11 years old,

Hmmm, ask Levy. He's about that size.

MX Tuner

andrewb...@gmail.com

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Aug 30, 2017, 9:56:37 AM8/30/17
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The Sam size will be good

Spackle

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Aug 31, 2017, 4:22:45 AM8/31/17
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On 08/30/2017 06:56 AM, andrewb...@gmail.com wrote:
> The Sam size will be good
>
Recommend Chinese bike. 110cc with powerband.

adsl...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2018, 2:56:42 AM8/7/18
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The company MotoTec has made very limited additions for the kids
it may look ideal for a 12 year old kid but it is ideal for the kids under 7. https://dirtbikesales.net/top-10-best-dirt-bike-for-kids-2018-review-august-updates/

john

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Aug 7, 2018, 9:43:47 AM8/7/18
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11 year old boys grow fast and break things, so the bike that fits him
this year will be too small in a year or two... look carefully at resale
value. cheep knock off bikes have their place in the market but are
difficult to resale. honda yamaha kaw suzi are easier to resale once the
kid grows. the dealership's have a generous supply parts to put back on
the bike after the boy breaks the bike... i have a yamaha ttr125le that
i use to get myself around the farm. it's kid sized and easy to ride. i
look like a circus bear on it because it's a tad small for me.. if i
want to go "real" riding i take out the GasGas 250. my recommendation
would be to go to local dealership and talk to fellow customers about
their experience with the dealership... ask about trade in program vs
selling yourself.

john


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