I've recently been through the process of trying to find a Motocross Bike for my son who is 16 years old.
For months he was begged for a motocross 125cc dirt bike, all his friends had one so therefore he needed one as well.
I was uncertain whether to buy one or not as there were a number of other factors and complications other than just buying a bike.
Some of things that we needed to take into consideration were the safety and cost of the motorcycle, as well as the necessity of having one.
Numerous debates ensued whether or not it would be necessary to have a motocross bike because running an average bike can cost for 3000 dollars to 8000 dollars depending on the model that is chosen.
Additional finances will also be need for accessories like a helmet and gloves.
A license is also needed if the engine is over 50cc, and that requires both time and money to obtain.
One must also become acquainted with the motorbike laws in their country or state, in Florida the minimum age to obtain a motorbike license is 16.
Aside from that cost there is also vehicle tax and registration, the tax will be a permanent bill that will need to be paid for as long as he had the bike.
In the end we finally made the choice to go out and buy the bike so now the biggest decision was which bike model we were going to buy.
The type we were buying was only meant for recreational purposes and wouldn't be driven on streets or used as a means of transportation.
One of the most important parts of a dirt bike is they're engine, and there are many different choices available.
Some of the top models were the Honda 125 CR cross country bike, the 125cc from Yamaha, and other brands from Suzuki, Arctic Cat, and Polaris.
We searched for bikes both online and at local stores.
I networked with a few people who already had one and found out that my son would need to take the CBT course, this was a required course which will teach how to properly handle a dirt bike.
We also ended up finding out that he legally could not ride the bike until he was 17 years old.
Eventually of course things worked out great for both of us and we purchased the WBL-10A steel-framed dirt bike.
We were able to choose this model from the training tips received from the CBT classes and positive feedback from owners who already had this type of bike and it proved to be reliable and a great source of fun.