The Right Bike For Your First-Timer
The Right Bike for Your First-Timer
THERE IS A BROAD SELECTION OF MOTORCYcles available for kids these days, and every one of them puts to shame the bikes that most of us learned on. Numerous companies make off-roaders for the kids’ market, from two-stroke racers to four-stroke “play” models. Riding instructor Gary LaPlante (See “Ride Guide,” next page) strongly suggests that new riders learn on less-intimidating playbikes, and we agree completely. There isn’t enough room to list all of them, but here are a few of the more-popular models that are ideal for youngsters. For a more complete list, visit the CW Buyer’s Guide online at www.cycleworld.com.
2008 HondaCRF80F Price: $2099 Engine type: four-stroke Single Bore x stroke: 47.5 x 45.0mm Displacement: 80cc Transmission speeds: 5 Front wheel travel: 5.5 in. Rear wheel travel: 4.3 in. Front brake: drum Rear brake: drum Seat height: 28.9 in. Fuel capacity: 1.3 gal. Dry weight: 163 lb. www.powersports.honda.com
2008 SuzukiDR-Z125 Price: $2399 Engine type: four-stroke Single Bore x stroke: 57.0 x 48.8mm Displacement: 124cc Transmission speeds: 5 Front wheel travel: 7.1 in. Rear wheel travel: 6.3 in. Front brake: drum Rear brake: drum Seat height: 30.5 in. Fuel capacity: 1.7 gal. Dry weight: 174 lb. www.suzukicycles.com
2008 KawasakiKLX110 Price: $1749 Engine type: four-stroke Single Bore x stroke: 53.0 x 50.6mm Displacement: 111 cc Transmission speeds: 3 Front wheel travel: 4.3 in. Rear wheel travel: 4.2 in. Front brake: drum Rear brake: drum Seat height: 25.6 in. Fuel capacity: 1.0 gal. Dry weight: 141 lb. flHBj www.kawasaki.com
2008 YamahaPW50 Price: $1149 Engine type: two-stroke Single Bore x stroke: 40.0 x 39.2mm Displacement: 49cc Transmission: automatic Front wheel travel: 2.4 in. Rear wheel travel: 2.0 in. Front brake: drum Rear brake: drum Seat height: 19.1 in. Fuel capacity: .5 gal. Dry weight: 82 lb. www.yamaha-motor.com
2008 KTM 50Mini Adventure Price: $1798 Engine type: two-stroke Single Bore x stroke: 39.5 x 40.0mm Displacement: 49cc Transmission: automatic Front wheel travel: 7.3 in. Rear wheel travel: 7.3 in. Front brake: drum Rear brake: drum Seat height: 25.6 to 26.6 in. Fuel capacity: .5 gal. Dry weight: 86 lb. www.ktmusa.com
