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[QUOTE="pyrofreak, post: 1172537, member: 41047"] a) dad = 5'6", 175 lbs A Honda CRF or Yamaha TTR230 would be a good place to start for you. You wouldnt want anything too high strung, because I'm assuming that you'll be riding with your family and you will have to keep it slow at first. Older equivalents to these bikes (older as is cannot be bought brand new anymore more) are the Honda XR250, and maybe a Kawasaki KDX200. The KDX is a two-stroke, but it is made for tight trails and can be ridden slowly if desired. It doesn't have quite the two-stroke "hit". Also from Kawasaki is the KLX250 and KLX300. Both mild mannered four strokes. Suzuki also has the DRZ250. b) mom = 5'2", 135-150 lbs I would say a Yamaha TTR125, Suzuki DRZ125, Kawasaki KLX125 or maybe a Honda CRF150. She'll have to sit on a few and see what she feels the most comfortable. c) son = (9-yrs-old) 4'3", 60 lbs. If your son seems real aggressive, he may get bored with most of the milder four stroke play bikes. I don't know exact sizes on the smaller bikes, but I would check out the Yamaha PW80, Kawasaki KDX80, and Suzuki DS80. The Kawasaki and Suzuki bikes may no longer be in production, I'm not sure, but they are trail oriented two strokes, which mean a little more power and a little less wieght. I'm also going to suggest the KTM Adventure line up of bikes, most likely the SR. Two-stroke power, but not light switch power. I've heard great things about the Husqvarna bikes for the little ones also. If you want to get him a four stroke, you can, but theres a good chance that he will outgrow it quickly if he's a little "wild man". Lol. I would try to look for smaller trail-freindly two-stroke for him. You'd be surprised how fast they learn, and I can bet the next step for him would most likely be a Kawasaki KX65, but right now thats a huge step for learning on. Kawasaki also makes a KX60, but I think they are just like the 65 motocross bikes power-wise. Keep in mind that two-strokes require a little more than just "gas n go", but nothing too serious or meticulous. d) daughter = (12-yrs-old) 5"0", 110-120 lbs I would try a Honda CRF100 or XR100 (the XR is just the older version) for her. I'm going to be honest and tell you that I am just restating what I have read on here, I don't have kids, and I'm not an expert on the sizes. Like I said before, you'll have to get them all on bikes and see what feels comfortable. Somewhere between flat-footed and tippy toes is good. A great confidence builder is being able to touch the ground. The only worry that is really present is the fact that your boy is aggressive. Its going to make for some quick hard learning and while you'll end up getting him another bike sooner than you'd probably think, be sure that he can completely handle what you get him for his first bike. See the link below for more advice on your wife. I would also try to see what's availible used locally. That way you won't be out too much on the bikes, and can use the promise of better ones to help encourage them to keep trying their best. Remember to budget in for gear too. Some things can be buoght used, but get them helmets, boots, and goggles at the very minimum. Keepin 'em safe is the key to keepin 'em happy. Dress them for the crash, not the ride. [url]http://dirtrider.net/forums3/showthread.php?t=99796[/url] ^ A great thread about choices for the females. [/QUOTE]
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