Best Beginner Dirt Bikes For Adults and How to Choose One

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I’m not that committed to pay 10k

I was looking at the husky 150 or the strainer but I got talked into a crf250f and redoing the suspension. That bike will tractor! It's a better entry point for a new rider imo. My next bike will definitely be a 2t husky or beta or something of that nature though

I bought a crf250f as my first ever bike and I outgrew it within months, yes it’s a good beginner bike and yes you can learn techniques on it but I went to a KTM 350 xcfw and got used to it insanely quick and I wish I would have went straight to a big bike

I was thinking cr110 I kinda want it because of the light weight.

Any suggestions for a 14 year old that is just starting. Hard hare scrambles and hard enduro. My goal is to get this kid on a yzx 125, 150xcw ktm or beta 200 rr race dedition in two years.

What should I get as a 14 year old beginner just want to ride around and like cross country

What‘s your opinion to chinese manufacturers like apollo?

We just bought a couple of dirt bikes for riding around our farm in North Florida. We bought a Honda CRF125F for my wife and the Honda CRF125FB for me. I had a Suzuki 250 and a Husky 250 years ago. When i say years ago, i mean almost 50 years ago.

I don't get the 150 for hard enduro. You must mean 250, unless it is for younger teenagers and smaller women. You can't do hard enduro on a 150 if you weigh 220.

Which ever one has longest service intervals. As a noob one less thing to worry about

I know my crf300l isn't a dirt bike but it identifies as one 😅

I'm looking to get into riding dirt bikes ... dabbling in a mix of mild motorcross and trail riding... I've ridden dirtbikes before, but I would definitely class myself as a beginner... no expert! I'm wanting to do it for fun ... not serious stuff. I'm 6' 3" and just shy of 110kgs (around 242 pounds?) I've narrowed it down to a couple of bikes - one is a 250 air cooled 4 stroke 18.8HP, the other is a 300 (279cc) liquid cooled 4 stroke 27HP .... so I'm pretty sure I'm in the right region of engine and bike size.... but now have no real clue as to which one, air cooled or liquid cooled? Any suggestions?

My first dirtbike is a gas gas mc450 factory edition 🤷🏻‍♂️

Never take advice from someone who won’t have to suffer the consequences. Go big or go home.

I’ve been riding bike since before you were born so taking afvice from you is hilariously wrong!

just bought a yz450 2021 for first dirtbike. I've ridden sportbikes all my life and do track. so figured the 450 would be a good match. turns out, i was way right. way easier to ride and omfg im actually upright turning and shit. wheelies are way easier to control and do as well..

I want to buy a kxf 250 as a beginner bike is it to fast for a beginner ?

I’m 60 and just bought a RMZ450. My history is Yz250 when they were yellow. CR 500 and then KTM 550 MXC. Vstrom 1000,Tiger explorer 1200 and as of now a KTM 1190 R. But I think the Husqvarna TE350W is in my future or the TE300.

What do you recommend for a seasoned street rider? I've ridden 600 and 1100 super sports for years as well as recently a 2 liter Harley for a couple years. I'm 6'2 200 lbs

Have you looked at any Chinese Enduro bikes for beginners?

my first bike was back in 2018 an haven't rode since 2018 bc it broke but now I'm getting a 250 i want some mixed with all what do u guys suggest im a be doing a little of all besides the motorcross part thats a past oh an want a 250 that can keep up with a 125rm but be cheap if thats possible atm im looking a xpro 250 templar lol

I grew up riding dirt bikes in the golden era of the late 60's and early/mid 70's...I started on a store bought 3 hp mini bike then a Vespa 150 scooter that believe it or not I learned a lot about going fast in the woods with it and those small tires and also became very skilled at pulling wheelies with it. Then to a Bonanza mini cycle with a hodaka 100cc motorcycle engine a with 5 speed transmission that was basically a mini bike with suspension...it would pull wheelies at 50 mph with a top speed of 60mph. Then a Yamaha 125cc DT, then a YZ100, then a YZ 125 as a 17 year old, where I earned my first AMA Expert/Pro License. If you really have never ridden a dirt bike in anger I would recommend learning on no more than a 175cc bike, the 450's are way too dangerous but so are the 250's for a real novice.

What are your thoughts on Rieju's Mr.300

In my opinion the xtrainer is "THE" starter bike for trail single and double track and Enduro! Just when you order it run it through the suspension program get set up for your weight and terrain. Don't be concerned with the two stroke engine it will last a long time before you have to do a top end you will be ready for an upgrade by that time.

Old video but thanx for the heads up I just brought a RMZ450 and the thing is way too powerful for me as a beginner also had a big stack on it already flipped off hit my head

I just acquired a 2015 CRF450R, haven’t rode a bike since I was 9, I’m 22 now an I’m starting to see I should get another one for starting😂

Lol Your Wrong Your Wieght Does Help It's Science))

I'm 220lbs 6' and I basically just want to learn to wheelie and do stoppies without being crushed by a street motorcycle. Will a 125 be good enough? A bicycle can do a stoppie but I'm not sure how well wheelies would translate to a streetbike.

Better to go fast on a 125 than slow on a 450.

Thanks for the video Sam. What if I cant afford a new bike? I am looking at the $2000 - $3000 range so something between 2000 and 2010 model years.

I would agree with everything he said. You can be a Beta, KTM or Yammy fanboy and agree that this was a fair analysis.

I just got a 2006 wr450 and I realize my mistake. It is great condition from marketplace just too big. Would you recommend taking it to a dealership or a private seller to trade? I am looking for either a yz250fx or a wr250. I do have experience with manual quads and have a Sur Ron I’ve had for just over a year. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you

FIRST TIME I RIDE A BIKE IT WAS A 450 COULDNT CLOSE MY HANDS FOR ABOUT A WEEK

I can’t find beta at any dealers around me.

50 year old beginner. 300lbs currently. Rode when I was a kid. I want to ride whatever type of trails and terrain I can find. What would be your suggestion? Thank you.

Hello. Can you recommend a smaller bike for a novice rider? I am looking for a 4 stroke motocross bike for my daughter. She has experience riding. She's 17, 5'2", 100pds. She prefers jumps over speed.

I bought a 450f thinking I could handle this monster. Woke up and for sell on the market 😂

Im 5'9 130lb I ride a Crf 150f but really want better suspension and more power. Whats a good step up? I mainly ride trails and hillclimbs but i also hit alot of jumps and sometimes ride the rode and keep it on the pipe a bit and just rip through open sections. Im skinny so cant really man handle a bike and dint really want alot of maintenance. So lost need help

Motorcycles have gotten so expensive.

Dirt bikes (back in the day) were affordable. Now.... darn.

I have ridden mx, hare scrambles, and gncc/woods races for over 25yrs.. I have owned and raced approx 15 different bikes of all makes, displacement, along with 2 stroke & 4 stroke, obviously as I started racing in 1992.. When I got back into racing vet/40+, I found I was struggling with too much power & weight.. Rode a friends CR125 built with good custom suspension, OMG, I fell in love again with lightweight bike that loves my style of riding.. After that ride in 2019, I found a barely used 2015 ktm 200.. and used xcw parts to turn it into the 200xcw that I always wished I could buy.. Its fucking amazing, perfect for my 215lb 6ft 1" ass to rip for hours in the woods.. I hate to admit that I prob have over $10k in the bike even after buying it used for $4800.. I'm keeping this one forever, no matter what.

I found this video because my Beta 390RRS is too powerful for me to learn obstacles, pivot turns, and other hard enduro on. Even on the lower map I find the throttle too sensitive to learn to wheelie and pivot on. Thanks for the free advice! I think I'll look towards the KTM150 XCW to learn these skills on and hopefully be able to transfer those skills to my 390. I love my 390, but I'm really trying to focus on skills. I'd love to try out a Beta X trainer too.

fyi i am 280lb sadly now. i got a 150 2 stroke and it rides perfect. so any fat adults looking to just ride a 150 is fine. i actually rode my friends 250 4 stroke first and i turned it off it was too much for a beginner. walked it 20ft back to him.

I’m 15 should i get a yz125cc?

So I’m wanting something I can do trail riding and get my feet wet into some amateur enduro races what would you recommend? I’m 5’7 for context

So I’m wanting something I can do trail riding and get my feet wet into some amateur enduro races what would you recommend? I’m 5’7 for connect

Laid a 450 down in a motel parking lot. Never had been a bike in my life. Immediately released the clutch whiskey throttle dragged me about 40 yards luckily didnt die

Nice video. Some well intentioned constructive feedback would be to practice on your verbal delivery. There are some areas where it's very easy to insinuate something other than what it is you are actually conveying.

Even for us native language speaking English persons, it is a very complex language.

One example is when you were at the end communicating the differences between KTM, Beta, Gas Gas...

It felt like you knew you were towards the end of the video and were rushing to get it done, when of course that would not make any sense realistically, as you are simply recording a video in your own domain without any constraints.

You say GAS GAS is the cheaper version of the KTM Family, while the Husqvarna is the premium line of it. And then you quickly say, without any pauses, that KTM is the race race version and the Gas Gas is the more affordable version"... It's not clear with how fast you say it what the KTM actually is within the family lineup. Probably ask a peer to watch it and give you straight feedback.

Beginners probably aren't going to internalize what you're trying to teach at that point. If Husqvarna is the premium model, why would that not be the race version? The word you said the fastest out of the whole video were quickly followed by what I just mentioned then KTM is...

Personally, I speak very quickly myself. People who don't know me or may just be a little bit slower Will sometimes not be able to keep up with what I'm saying. It's much more effective and polite to slow down. I speak to both of us on that point.

Lastly, unless the corporate owner of all the brands made a strategic decision to change how the brands are pronounced, you are mispronouncing beta and Husqvarna. For anybody that isn't a beginner, it immediately lowers your perceived level of subject matter expertise. That's just human nature, no way around that but to pronounce correctly.

Otherwise, great job. Sincerely. I wouldn't take several minutes to leave a comment otherwise. Keep it going, bud.

Im 56 6’0” 175lbs, rode a yz80 when i was a kid. Looking to get back to riding, no plans for moto but would like a bike that has some 2-stroke bite but also feel safe and comfortable? What do you suggest?