Need help picking a pit bike

Okierider · 02-22-2024, 11:43 AM

My boy has outgrown his Amazon 125cc pit bike, and his birthday is next month so I’m looking to upgrade.

Ideally in the 150cc range, seat height of about 30”.
Aside from Xpro on Amazon, are there other options?

TominMO · 02-22-2024, 08:32 PM

Do you have a Chinabike dealer near you? I like the SSR SR140TR BW (big wheel--17"/14" tires).

https://www.lincolnpowersports.com/N...02490?ref=list

Okierider · 02-22-2024, 11:00 PM

Unfortunately no, nothing within about 100 miles. Definitely not something where I can pop on over and check out inventory.
Living rural has very few drawbacks, but this is one of them lol.

TominMO · 02-23-2024, 07:02 AM

I get ya. I live rural-ish, in a small town of 6400, 10 miles from a larger town of 16K, and 30 miles from the outskirts of St Louis.

Sport Rider · 02-23-2024, 07:44 AM

125s with 17/14 would probably be the next step up. you didn't mention what he has now.

**JerryHawk250** · 02-23-2024, 08:25 AM

The Venom Thunder 125 has the 17/14 wheels. 33" seat height. https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...4-speed-manual

Okierider · 02-24-2024, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

125s with 17/14 would probably be the next step up. you didn't mention what he has now.

You’re right, my bad.
He’s risen the wheels off (literally) an Xpro bolt 125, 14/12 tires if I recall correctly. It has a 27” seat height and it’s just comically small anymore

Okierider · 02-24-2024, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TominMO

I get ya. I live rural-ish, in a small town of 6400, 10 miles from a larger town of 16K, and 30 miles from the outskirts of St Louis.

Closest town is 30 miles down the road, population about 3k.
Hell my nearest neighbor is 1.5 miles away…and across a river lol

Sport Rider · 02-24-2024, 03:57 PM

sounds like he's about ready for a full size bike then. maybe a 200 if you don't want him to have quite as much power?

Okierider · 02-24-2024, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport Rider

sounds like he's about ready for a full size bike then. maybe a 200 if you don't want him to have quite as much power?

I have a Templar and it’s still too tall for him, but that’s something like 37 inches.
Honestly I’m not too worried about power, he’s surprisingly responsible with it. It’s the height. Something in the 30-33 inch range I think would fit him well, and after that I have a Royal Enfield for him.

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Okierider Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 257	Need help picking a pit bike My boy has outgrown his Amazon 125cc pit bike, and his birthday is next month so I’m looking to upgrade. Ideally in the 150cc range, seat height of about 30”. Aside from Xpro on Amazon, are there other options? __________________ 2022 X-Pro Templar X 250 “Rocinante” 2022 X-Pro Bolt 125cc “Dapple” 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 “Traveller” 2023 Royal Enfield Classic 350 “Trigger”
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TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,976	Do you have a Chinabike dealer near you? I like the SSR SR140TR BW (big wheel--17"/14" tires). https://www.lincolnpowersports.com/N...02490?ref=list __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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02-22-2024, 11:00 PM	#3
Okierider Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 257	Unfortunately no, nothing within about 100 miles. Definitely not something where I can pop on over and check out inventory. Living rural has very few drawbacks, but this is one of them lol. __________________ 2022 X-Pro Templar X 250 “Rocinante” 2022 X-Pro Bolt 125cc “Dapple” 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 “Traveller” 2023 Royal Enfield Classic 350 “Trigger”
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02-23-2024, 07:02 AM	#4
TominMO Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: De Soto, MO Posts: 1,976	I get ya. I live rural-ish, in a small town of 6400, 10 miles from a larger town of 16K, and 30 miles from the outskirts of St Louis. __________________ 2021 Lifan Xpect--sold 2022 Lifan KPX 1972 Honda CT90--The Carrot 1969 Honda CT90--The Tomahto Cheesy is the WDK (workplace drama king). Now retired. Nope, back in the saddle. Nope, finally retired. Climate: The Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A24fWmNA6lM How our government really works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjadCd0VRBw Question all authority.....think for yourself
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02-23-2024, 07:44 AM	#5
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	125s with 17/14 would probably be the next step up. you didn't mention what he has now. __________________ 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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02-23-2024, 08:25 AM	#6
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02-24-2024, 03:57 PM	#9
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,116	sounds like he's about ready for a full size bike then. maybe a 200 if you don't want him to have quite as much power? __________________ 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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