Mini moto - or road legal 50/125cc dirt bike?

JBurrows88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

I'm looking for something to have some "fun" on.

I've had a look at a couple of bikes and am stuck whether to go for a cheap mini-dirt bike (mini moto style). Im sure i could strap it on to my current bike with Laughing

ease

Also these are cheaper than a road legal bike as you can pick up ones of ebay at £120/130.

I tempted to go for a little dirt bike which i can ride on/off road. I dont fancy a heavy insurance bill neither do i want to spend more than a few hunderd quid on the bike itself! I dont know if i'll even like going off-road (but have had a large amount of mountain biking and enjoyed that).

What kind of options do i have if i decide to go for a on&off road dirt bike which has a low insurance and is cheap?

OR should i go for a cheaper mini moto dirt bike?

BTW: I have a full licence and 2 years no claims (18yrs old)!
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spike_Alike · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Karma :

My brother just picked up a little mini-motard for off road fun. I've had a quick go, I have to say I had a laugh Razz

Even though I broke it doing wheelies, hehe.

For 100 quid though, cant complain.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I liked the idea of mini-off roaders when I first saw them, but after trying their larger brothers, I'd go for a proper sized one anyday.

How about something like a dt50? Can get them pretty cheap, cheap to insure and can still have lots of fun off road. Not actually that much bigger than a pitbike.

JBurrows88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

im having a quick peak now! Thanks for the advice.
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JBurrows88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

I cant find any of that model in my local area! What other 50cc ones are out there?

Also, if i go for a mini moto what is your opinion on this
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Type_Mo · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Karma :

road legal will be less hassle mate and probly more fun doe to being able to play ont he roads Wink

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

get a pit bike, good fun.. heres one i borrowed yesterday.. vid - CLick here for vid
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spike_Alike · Spanner Monkey Joined: 27 Jan 2007 Karma :

garyd · Brolly Dolly Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

Dont ya reckon a grown up looks a twunt on a mini bike ?apart from not being able to ride em anywhere,you give bikers a bad name ,have a serious think,if your not going on private ground ,dont bother Thumbs Down

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JBurrows88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

What low cc dirt (road legal) bike could i get my hands on!

Im looking for CHEAP everything, but not something im going to have to spend few hunderd getting through MOTS. (i want best of both worlds)
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