It depends quite a bit on her height, however, the best first-bike is one that is actually a bit small for the rider. This way it's easy to pick up the bike after a crash, and the rider doesn't feel overwhelmed by the size of the bike.
The Yamaha TTR90 is a cool little machine that has electric start - no kickstart hassles to worry about while you're learning the basics.
If you want something with the larger wheels, and aren't interested in the e-start, I'd look for a used Honda XR80 or XR100.
Any of these models will have more than enough power for a beginning rider.
Once she learns the basics, then a move up to any of the midsize 125cc four strokes (Yamaha,Kawasaki, Suzuki) or the Honda CRF150 will be a perfect next step. Unless she decides she's ready to race - then you'll be looking at the two stroke 80 and 85cc models.
2006-12-07 09:46:12
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answered by ducatisti 5
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If you are going with 4-stroke then get the largest bike that she can comfortable sit on and keep upright. 90cc 4-stroke really isn't powerful enough. Personally I would stay away from 2-strokes as a bike to learn on b/c of the unpredictable power band. Also if it doesn't have one you should consider a kill switch that you can tie to a 100 ft of string so you can kill the bike if she starts heading into the woods.
2006-12-06 12:33:17
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answered by Anonymous
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Now, i have given my daughter even as she replaced into 4-5 years previous a sluggish journey even as she sat in the front of me on my bike, yet in my backyard. although, i imagine you've 2 problems with doing it on the line legally. First is, you're going to have a situation searching a DOT helmet for a toddler that youthful. 2d, she will't attain the footpegs! don't be taken aback if a cop thinking the truth that couldn't write you up for that, or more advantageous. maximum seriously although, i do not imagine you've considered the aptitude situation of a truly heavy helmet on a 4 365 days previous, that ought to not have sufficient neck muscle mass to carry her head up WITH the burden of the helmet on. Even maximum bicycle helmet guidelines for toddlers exempt toddlers for that very reason. Forgot about toddlers dust bike helmets, no matter if or not they're DOT marked or not i do not comprehend. you nonetheless ought to guage the burden of a helmet on a toddler tho. so a techniques as her using between you both. this is unlawful too, a footrest ought to nonetheless be presented for each passenger. The bike ought to might want to be rated for 3 persons, which none are, except sidecars.
2016-11-30 05:13:42
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answered by broadway 4
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Get the Yamaha RT 100 you'll be hard pressed to find anything better as far as 4 strokes go. Why no 2 stroke like a YZ80 or something??
2006-12-06 00:46:41
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answered by Craig 2
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I totally agree with Magikmann on this one! The TT125 is a great beginner bike. My friends 11 year old daughter rides ours all the time and she does great!
2006-12-06 05:25:24
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answered by matty.. 4
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Yamaha TTR 125 or TTR 125L great 4 stroke bike a 70 or 90 is too small she will grow out of it way too soon. When she grows out of the TTR, it makes a great pit bike to keep or resell and get most of your investment back
check it out @ http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/237/0/home.aspx
or even the TTR 125 e check it out @
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/238/0/home.aspx
2006-12-06 00:50:01
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answered by Magikmann 4
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I agree, a Yamaha TTR125. My daughter is getting a TTR90 for Christmas and she's 7...she sits comfortably on it and can touch just fine. You need a bigger machine; the TTR125 is probably your best bet. If you get her something that's too small, she'll be uncomfortable on it.
2006-12-07 13:31:10
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answered by mrsracer8 1
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get her a CRF50. you can always mod it out.
http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/off-road/model.asp?ModelName=CRF50F&ModelYear=2007&ModelId=CRF50F7
and for the mods
http://www.fast50s.com/
2006-12-06 03:30:38
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answered by Anonymous
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