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Best 85 dirt bike for 12 year old???

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Posted by: chaboys1---------------------

He wants a fast one because he`s very good for his age.


Posted by: Xtremesports445---------------------

http://dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=108916
use this


Posted by: 8PTKDX---------------------

Check E bay.


Posted by: moto guy---------------------

im twelve and pretty good for my age and i just got a CR85RE and it's awesome and plenty fast. i reccomend it for him, or some other big wheel 85. there awesome. and unless he's pretty tall for his age he wouldnt even fit on a 125. im 5 foot 2-3 and i cant even touch the ground on a 125, and besides the big wheel 85s are awesome. good luck


Posted by: mikieobryant---------------------

yea id say an 85 or 125 depending on his height


Posted by: bikesnob---------------------

Check out the KTM's, nothing like a orange machine


Posted by: Yz-85---------------------

The yz 85 is plenty power ful. but if hes not tall enough for a cr 85 expert then a cr85 regular would be good. or the yz 85.


Posted by: chaboys1---------------------

He is 5`0` feet tall maybe a yz 125??


Posted by: moto guy---------------------

he's way to short for a 125. like i said im 5,2-3 and i cant even touch on a 125 and i tippy toe on the 85 big wheel so the big wheel 85 is perfect for me. for your bro id suggest a regular 85 or a big wheel. if he wants something to grow into then a big whell. he could probably fit. good luck.


Posted by: chaboys1---------------------

Yz,Rm,Cr,Sx or Tm, which is the best out there??


Posted by: cr 85 6---------------------

cr all the way


Posted by: gwcrim---------------------

IMO, the biggest difference is that the KX and RMs have a power valve for the exhaust. That helps smooth out power delivery. Other than that, you'd have to be a verrrry serious rider to notice any difference.


Posted by: ls1cameric---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by cr 85 6
cr all the way


Thats not a biast reply is it! lol...

I'd say either the YZ or KX.


Posted by: ls1cameric---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by chaboys1
He is 5`0` feet tall maybe a yz 125??



Theres no way he's going to fit on a 125.

85BW at the most.


Posted by: MtxMike27---------------------

YZ or RM hands down. The 2 best 85s there are.




Posted by: moto guy---------------------

the CR85R E is awesome out of the box. i have one and im 12.


Posted by: alligatorbling---------------------

my friends girlfriend has a cr85 E, i must say, those lil things will sxit and get!


Posted by: Cr 1_2_5---------------------

I Like all Yz's but my buddy has a yz 85 and his brother has a cr 85. As much that i like yz's I think the honda is a better buy.


Posted by: xracer77---------------------

i have to say that the cr 85 is the most reliable power and can be used for everything, but the kx 85 is wicked fast


Posted by: xracer77---------------------

kx 100, it's for rider that outgrew 85cc and he sounds better than an 85er


Posted by: kawi 85 378---------------------

im about 5,5 to 5,6 and i ride a kx 100 its got enough power to keep up with a 250 so look in to that and if you want a used one they are pretty cheap in good condition plus they love to rev


Posted by: kawicam125---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by chaboys1
He is 5`0` feet tall maybe a yz 125??



yet another one who has moved from planet hillbilly to earth( im sure Pred will back me up).


Posted by: kawicam125---------------------

my little bro. has a mod. kx85, hands down the best 85 ive ever ridden. ( ive ridden a 04' cr85 with several mods and a 03' yz85 with many mods. this kx85 is only an 01'. it beat the cr85 everywhere and beat the yz at low-end, but only beat it on top by a little. im not some 6'4'' 200lbs. guy telling you which 85 to get. ill be 14 y/o next month( Aug. 23), im 5'5'' and 110lbs. im buying a 07' KX250F in 1-3 weeks on top of my mod. 00' KX125( just goes to show you how experienced i am). i would definetly look into buying a kx85. if you choose to buy used, look on cycletrader.com. the kx is a good bit less expensive than the cr,yz, or sx85's. about as expensive as an rm. but have fun on whatever you decide to get.


Posted by: Brolly---------------------

I think a 85 regular or yz85 would probaly would be best for him


Posted by: tnrider---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by gwcrim
IMO, the biggest difference is that the KX and RMs have a power valve for the exhaust. That helps smooth out power delivery. Other than that, you'd have to be a verrrry serious rider to notice any difference.



i have to agree with this post.

i just picked up a 2006 RM85 for my 12-yr old son - this is his first real MX bike. he progressed from trail bikes - the XR70 to TTR125LE that he still trail rides. the TTR is longer than the RM but the RM is taller than the TTR. the RM is lighter weight and has much more HP than the TTR too. so make sure you son is ready to control the power (and himself).

as for a MX 125 - that is too tall and powerful for a kid unless they are really experienced (have been racing for years). one of our local 85 riders just moved up to 125 in MX but he qualified for amateur nationals on both bikes and felt he was a little too large to compete in the 85 class.


Posted by: Poptart---------------------

yes 125s are big bikes for kids. i like the kx100. im going to get one soon.


Posted by: vintxrgr---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by kawi 85 378
im about 5,5 to 5,6 and i ride a kx 100 its got enough power to keep up with a 250 so look in to that and if you want a used one they are pretty cheap in good condition plus they love to rev



well i just did my sports check for football and im 5 7 1/2 127 LB and i have been rideing my new 250 around and have OK control of it i layed one down at the dealer and could not get it up so i was working on picking it up all summer. im new to this but i would say if hes growing fast wait it out for a 125 i grew 6'' in a month so thats why i would recamend it. but at 5 7 i can barly have both feet firmly on the ground


Posted by: Jordy_H_---------------------

I recommend a KX100, it not only has the big wheels as the CR Expert, but also the bigger engine. It's as close as you get to the 125's, and im sure he's too big for the 125. I suggest the Kx100, it'll last him longer, and get him even more ready for the 125.


Posted by: loudandproud---------------------

i think we can solve this problem, it is alittle expensive but,

get a older son

... or if that doesnt go over so well, get him a YAMAHA!!


Posted by: kawicam250---------------------

Quote:
Originally Posted by gwcrim
IMO, the biggest difference is that the KX and RMs have a power valve for the exhaust. That helps smooth out power delivery. Other than that, you'd have to be a verrrry serious rider to notice any difference.


i have to agree, especially for a 12 y/o kid. ive ridden every brand except Suzuki when it comes to 85s and i can very easily tell a difference in the power spread. either a KX or YZ85 depending on his riding style. thanx



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