Choosing a dirt bike for a 13-year-old can be quite confusing. Many parents don’t know which one to choose.
The most important thing is to buy a bike that will last for years and is safe for riding because children at this age love to ride at high speed. Due to this, it is very important that the dirt bike has different speed gears so that the child will not ride too fast.
In addition, it is very important to buy a dirt bike that has a big enough seat so that it will not be too small in a few years’ time after your child has grown a little.
Today I am going to show the best dirt bikes for 13-year-olds and what are the most important things that you need to check before you buy.
What is the best dirt bike for my 13-year-old kid? The best dirt bike I can recommend for a child who is looking to ride for fun is the Kawasaki KK 65 and the Suzuki DR-Z125L. For kids who are looking for a bike specifically to race, I would highly recommend the Honda CRF230F.
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1. Kawasaki KK 65
The Kawasaki KK 65 is perhaps the best dirt bike for a 13-year-old. It comes with 6 different speed gears, which is very important for controlling speed.
In addition, the dirt bike comes with a seat height of 760 mm which is very comfortable to sit on. It also comes with a 2-stroke engine that works perfectly and another thing that I like very much, is the excellent brake system that stops the dirt bike perfectly.
I think this dirt bike is suitable for children who have some riding experience but not for beginners because the engine is a 2-stroke, which is a little more difficult to control than a 4-stroke engine.
Special Features
- 6 different speed gears
- A seat height of 760 mm
- 2-stroke engine
- Excellent brake system
2. Apollo DB-X18
The Apollo DB-X18 is another model that can be amazing for 13-year-olds. First of all, it comes with 4 different speed gears that work perfectly with a 4 stroke engine that can reach a maximum speed of 55mph
In addition, the dirt bike comes with a perfect frame that protects the dirt bike in an amazing way and the height of the seat is 36.5 inches. It comes in a green color, which I think is very beautiful.
I personally love the Apollo DB-X18 and I highly recommend it to for every 13-year-old rider.
Special Features
- 4-stroke engine
- 4 different speed gears
- A maximum speed of 55mph
- A perfect frame that protects the dirt bike
- A seat height of 36.5 inches.
- Green color
3. Razor MX650
In my opinion, the Razor MX650 is the best electric dirt bike for children.
First of all, it can reach a speed of 17km per hour and a huge advantage that these dirt bikes have is that they do not require maintenance. The battery is fully charged in 40 minutes and it weighs in at a very light weight of about 114 kilos.
These dirt bikes are very cheap compared to their competitors and they come in a variety of different colors.
I personally like the Razor MX650 and I think that they are perfect electric dirt bikes for beginners.
Special Features
- Speed of 17km per hour
- Do not require maintenance
- The battery is charged in 40 minutes
- Weight of about 114 kilos
- Very cheap
4. Suzuki DR-Z125L
The Suzuki DR-Z125L dirt bike is amazingly designed for children aged 13.
First of all, it has 5 different speed gears that work perfectly with a 4-stroke engine and it only weighs about 89 kg. The frame is very strong and protects the dirt bike perfectly. It comes in a yellow color which I think looks very nice and it costs about $3,000.
I think the Suzuki DR-Z125L is a perfect dirt bike for 13-year-olds and I definitely recommend it.
Special Features
- 5 different speed gears
- 4-stroke engine
- Weight of about 89kg
- Strong frame
- Costs about $3,000.
- Yellow color
5. Honda CRF230F
The Honda CRF230F is an amazing dirt bike made by perhaps the best bike company today and is one of the best dirt bikes for young riders.
It has 6 different speed gears that work perfectly with an excellent electric starter. The seat height is 34.1 inches and it weighs about 250 kilos. The color scheme is red and white which, in my opinion, looks very beautiful.
I personally love the Honda CRF230F and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Special Features
- 6 different speed gears
- Excellent electric start
- Seat height is 34.1 inches
- It weighs about 250 kilos
- Color of the dirt bike is red and white
6.YAMAHA YZ85.
The next dirt bike I would recommend is the YAMAHA YZ85.
First of all, it has a 2-stroke engine that works perfectly with the 6 different speed gears. In addition, the seat height is about 33.1 inches and overall it weighs about 161 kilos. The construction style and design of the bike is very strong and the blue color scheme looks very beautiful.
I personally love the YZ85 and recommend it for all types of riders.
Special Features
- 2-stroke engine
- 6 different speed gears
- Seat height of 33.1 inches
- 161 kilos
- Blue color
7. Kawasaki kx100
The next dirt bike is the Kawasaki kx100 which is without doubt among the best models for children.
It has 6 different speed gears and the frame is made of very strong steel. The seat height is about 34.3 inches and is very comfortable. In addition, the color of the dirt bike is lime green which I think looks very cool.
I personally like the Kawasaki kx100 very much and I highly recommend it to any child aged 13.
Special Features
- 6 different speed gear
- Strong steel frame
- Seat size 34.3 inches
- Lime green color
8. Razor SX500 McGrath
The Razor SX500 McGrath is an electric dirt bike for youths.
First of all, these dirt bikes can reach a speed of 15 kilos. It has 16 inch tires on the front and 14 inch tires on the rear. In addition, the brake system is very advanced, which is particularly important for beginner riders. It also has a steel frame that perfectly protects the bike.
In addition, the dirt bike comes in a lot of colors and in my opinion, they all look amazing.
I personally love the Razor SX500 McGrath and I definitely recommend it for children that want electric dirt bikes.
Special Features
- Reach a speed of 15 kilos
- 16-inch front tires and 14-inch rear
- Advanced brake system
- A steel frame that perfectly protects the bike
- A lot of colors to choose from
9. Taotao DB17
The next dirt bike I will show you is the Taotao DB17, which is perfect for beginners.
First of all, these dirt bikes have 4 speed gears, which is very important for beginner riders. In addition, they are very durable due to the strong frame. They are very easy to learn to ride and in a few weeks, you can know how to ride on it perfectly.
A small disadvantage of these dirt bikes is that their engine makes a lot of noise, which means that it is not recommended to ride them next to the neighbors.
I personally like the Taotao DB17 and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for cheap dirt bikes.
Special Features
- 4 speed gears
- Strong frame
- Very easy to learn how to ride
- Very cheap
10. Yamaha TT-R50E
The last dirt bike I’ll show you is the Yamaha TT-R50E.
It comes with 3 speeds of transmission and the seat is very low at 21.9 inches. This model is very high quality and comes with a very strong frame which perfectly keeps the dirt bike in good condition. In addition, the color scheme is blue and white, which in my opinion looks amazing.
I highly recommend the Yamaha TT-R50E and I think that it is one of the best dirt bikes on the market today.
Special Features
- 3 speeds of transmission
- Seat height is very low at 21.9 inches
- Very high quality
- Strong frame
- Blue and white colors
How to choose the right seat height for 13-year-olds.
The most important thing before you choose a seat size is to make sure that the child has plenty of room to put their feet on the ground and because your child is always growing, I would recommend buying a dirt bike that is slightly larger than the size they currently need.
The recommended size is between 30 to 35 inches, but it always varies according to the height of the child.
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How to choose dirt bikes for 13-year olds.
To get the best dirt bike for your child there are several questions you need to ask yourself.
Price – The price is undoubtedly a very important factor when buying a dirt bike. In fact, most of the dirt bikes that I’ve shown you are less than $500, which is considered very cheap. In general, the price of dirt bikes for 13-year-olds range between $300 to $1,500.
Engine Size – Generally the engine size for children aged 13 ranges from 49 cc to 115 cc. Many people think that 115 cc is too big but you can use a throttle limiter to help with this.
Engine type – There two types of engine, 4-stroke and 2-stroke. 4-stroke engines hardly require maintenance and are very good for beginners.
On the other hand, 2-stroke engines are designed for advanced riders because they produce very high speeds.
Personally, I would recommend the 4-stroke engines because they are much more suitable for children who are just learning to ride.
The height of the seat – As I said before, the height of the seat varies according to the height of your child. The most important thing is that your child manages to put their feet on the ground.
Electric dirt bikes or gas dirt bikes – Electric dirt bikes are undoubtedly much more secure for your child than gas dirt bikes. In fact, electric dirt bikes have many advantages, for example, they do not pollute the environment like gas dirt bikes and they do not require a lot of maintenance. Also, they cheaper than gas dirt bikes.
However, dirt bikes are much more fun for riding because you can reach very high speeds, which also makes them more dangerous. Gas dirt bikes require a lot of maintenance compared to an electric dirt bike.
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Summarize
To summarize today, I showed you all the things you need to know before you buy dirt bikes for your 13-year-old and the top 10 dirt bikes most suited for them.
It is very important for me to say that this guide can also be suitable for children from 10 to 13 years old.
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Thank you for riding. Until the next time.