A bike for my daughter

Sport Rider · 03-12-2024, 08:26 AM

it ain't gonna go 65, that's for sure. and you could always go with a bit larger rear sprocket. would help at slower speeds and reduce the top end speed.

Not many folks on here with 150s. most of us go with the 250s, but understand the size issue. FWIW, I got my grandson a 125. He managed to find the only telephone pole on a 1 acre lot to run into.

**JerryHawk250** · 03-12-2024, 08:52 AM

Are you looking something for the street or off road. Most dual sports are tall and are more setup for slower speeds. Your daughter is about the same size as my daughter. The Venom Ghost Chopper was a perfect fit for her. With a 36 tooth rear sprocket, It could do 65+mph.

This was for Halloween. She don't normally dress like this.

Thumper · 03-12-2024, 09:03 AM

I think you're on the right track with the 150. Riding a dirt bike especially off-road is an excellent way to learn how to ride a motorcycle. It's true that there are trees and telephone poles, but at least there aren't 2,000 lb 3,000 lb cars and trucks to collide with! It's also useful to learn how to break the rear tire loose and control it. You also get experience with front wheel skids. And there's a lot less pressure for learning how to use the clutch and transmission.

A dual sport like the Hawk or Storm also make a lot of sense. 14 horsepower, low seat height, 5 speed with a clutch. Full lighting and street legal for graduating to road use.

03-12-2024, 08:26 AM	#1
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,039	it ain't gonna go 65, that's for sure. and you could always go with a bit larger rear sprocket. would help at slower speeds and reduce the top end speed. Not many folks on here with 150s. most of us go with the 250s, but understand the size issue. FWIW, I got my grandson a 125. He managed to find the only telephone pole on a 1 acre lot to run into. __________________ Dave Bikes I've owned: Suzuki GS450T, Yamaha XS500, Honda V45 Sabre, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (2), Suzuki VX800, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph TT600, Honda Superhawk, Kawasaki Concours 1000 (3, including a sidecar rig), Buell XB9R, Kawasaki Nomad 1500, Concours 14, Honda Goldwing (2), Housen Hawk, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Kawasaki KLR650, Victory V92TC.
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03-12-2024, 08:52 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,561	Are you looking something for the street or off road. Most dual sports are tall and are more setup for slower speeds. Your daughter is about the same size as my daughter. The Venom Ghost Chopper was a perfect fit for her. With a 36 tooth rear sprocket, It could do 65+mph. This was for Halloween. She don't normally dress like this. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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03-12-2024, 09:03 AM	#3
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,310	I think you're on the right track with the 150. Riding a dirt bike especially off-road is an excellent way to learn how to ride a motorcycle. It's true that there are trees and telephone poles, but at least there aren't 2,000 lb 3,000 lb cars and trucks to collide with! It's also useful to learn how to break the rear tire loose and control it. You also get experience with front wheel skids. And there's a lot less pressure for learning how to use the clutch and transmission. A dual sport like the Hawk or Storm also make a lot of sense. 14 horsepower, low seat height, 5 speed with a clutch. Full lighting and street legal for graduating to road use. __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it
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