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You might want to see if you can fit on a 125 though
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Id suggest a Yamaha TTR230, or a Honda CRF230 etc. These bikes are docile enough to be easy to learn on, yet have enough performance and suspension to keep you happy as you progress. Once you have mastered all the basics of riding, THEN you can start looking at a full on mx racer. The above bikes have excellent resale value so you wont lose your shirt when it's time to upgrade.
The first time I rode a dirt bike was on the kx100 I have now and it was a test ride! I did just fine. If he rides around in an open feild or something and takes it easy at first he'll be fine maybe not on the 125 though. It just comes down to what kind of riding you're going to do, motocross get a motocross bike. Trail riding, get a bike like what terryk said.
I wrecked three times trail riding my kx, twice I looped out. That was my 3rd ride though so.....
No matter what your experience is, a new rider shouldn't start out with an mx bike. I cant tell you how many new riders Ive seen over the years completely discouraged and scared because they bit off more than they can chew by jumping on an mx bike too soon. I've started many riders off in their riding and racing careers, including my own kids. Trust me, I know what I'm talking about here.
I just gave my personel experience of when I got my first dirt bike which is a motocross bike and how it went, I didn't get hurt and I only crashed in tight confines on a trail which was my 2nd or 3rd ride
I know a lot of kids 12 years old who got on 85's for their first bikes and did just fine. an 85 is pretty much the same as a 100 just with slightely less power and smaller wheels.
When I got my bike I was very careful and took it up and down the street in 1st gear, you have to remember this is my first time on a motorcycle. Then I went riding with a friend in a wide open flat spot where I got used to the powerband and practiced turns ect. Soon I was jumping things. Now about 4 months after I got my bike I am clearing a lot of table tops at the track and 1 or 2 doubles.
You will be just fine if you take it easy at first. You shouldn't go on technical trails your first few rides though. Trail riding is hard on motocross bikes because of the tight confines.
Make a decision now though about what riding you are going to do. that will determine the bike you get. if you want to motocross I would get a kx100 or ktm 105 but Ktm's are expensive. You should be able to pick up a nice used kx100 for around 1100-1600. I got mine 1400 and it was in really good condition.
No reason in buying a non moto bike if you want to motocross.
and There probably is a track around where you live you just have to look and find out on the internet. I didn't know about half the tracks I know about now that are around my house just by talking to people and the internet.
Ask kids at your school if they ride, eventually you can be getting rides out to the track with them when you get your bike also a 125 might be a bit much for you just starting out. You don't want to get hurt right away and have your parents make you sell your bike. I wouldn't feel too comfortable hoppin on a 125 myself lol
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Although it seems allot cooler and better to have a race bike, you will be better off learning with a trail bike and you will have a better riding experience. I just purchased a ktm 105sx as my first bike (I have ridden 2 times before and had a nac for it) but it is scary as hell and the throttle is extremly sensetive. Before you get a race bike you need to build your skills like turning, using the clutch...etc... Because everything is allot harder on a race bike.
Although it seems allot cooler and better to have a race bike, you will be better off learning with a trail bike and you will have a better riding experience. I just purchased a ktm 105sx as my first bike (I have ridden 2 times before and had a nac for it) but it is scary as hell and the throttle is extremly sensetive. Before you get a race bike you need to build your skills like turning, using the clutch...etc... Because everything is allot harder on a race bike.
I say, if you like jumping, going fast and pushing it to the limit go for a race bike. They are fun as hell.
If you like being in the woods and mountains doing more technical riding with rocks and stuff get the trail bike.
Talk to your friends, ask them when they are going riding next and see if you can come see what it's like.
You don't want to buy a trail bike or motocross bike and wish you would have bought the other one after words.
And don't buy that little xr100 P.O.S either unless you want to look like a fool and have a bike slow is poop when you get better.
When I first got my motocross bike, I thought it was going to be too fast for me and I was pretty scared to ride it but now I have gotten better/faster I am on the throttle a lot more (which 2-strokes love) and I don't think the bike is too fast.
First you were gonna get the 230, then you wanted to get the 100, then you go back to the 230 now you are thinkin 125?
There isn't anything wrong with the 125 but that thing will be pretty crazy and it is going to seem WWWWAAAAAAAYYYYY to fast for you at first.
I have been riding for 3 months and I have not getten to be too bad of a rider. We are like the exact same age and size and If I were you I would get the kx100 (big difference between that and ur little xr100 thing you were going to buy). You can learn on it just fine (I know I did and many others have). If you buy one used for about 1300 and take good care of it you could probably sell it next year for around 1100 and get a 125 if you really want.
I have been in the same situation as you and I went with the kx100 and don't regret it one bit!
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