Which 125 bike is best under $1500?

[samboy]

I am looking at buying my 11 year old son his first bike. Cant afford a japanese bike- even second hand are above price range. Can anyone recommend (or not recommend) reputable brands?
Not interested in serious motocross- just riding on our property. Have checked out DHZ, Atomik, Assassin, Thumpstar. Cant see much difference.

all thoughts and experience appreciated.

 

[my67xr]

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How tall is your son ?
And can he ride a Pit Bike ?

i was thinking about what to recommend,
if he hasn't ridden before maybe one of these E-Start 110's, it's a 110cc semi auto, seat height 685mm.
PitsterPRO MX 110 SS ? PitsterPRO ? Buy Online Australia at DHZ

Or if he has ridden a bike, then maybe the D Pro 125, seat height 780mm, full manual
http://www.dhz.com.au/buy/new-2014-...-bore-racing-thumpstar-lki-sticker-kit/DHZ-02

The other bike i suggest is an Atomik Nitrous, 125cc, full manual, seat height 750mm
Nitrous 125cc Pit Bikes - For Sale | Buy Cheap Online @ Atomik Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adeliade


Most of the bikes have come a long way from what they were when they came out in Australia, better quality etc

Have a look through this thread too, there's a few helpful tips etc
http://www.miniriders.com/bike-setu...r-new-pitbike-you-set-up-tips.html#post449734


Cheers, Craig

 

[samboy]

Thanks Craig. He is a tall 11 yo and my hubby is 6 ft 5 so I'm expecting him to keep growing quickly. I dont want one that he'll outgrow too fast or one that will fall apart within 6 months.

I like to DHZ Dpro 125. I'll check out the pitsterpro.
Thx