Do You Even Need A 450 Dirt Bike?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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What age is a 450 dirt bike for?

HEIGHT IN FEET (Person) HEIGHT IN cm (Person) DIRT BIKE ENGINE CAPACITY (CC) 5’10” 178 250 6 foot 182 450
3-6 years old

kids 90-110 50
5-8 years old kids 120cm 50

What is a 450 dirt bike good for?

What is a 450 dirt bike good for? The faster you need to ride, the better a 450 will work for you. So this means that a 450 is good for

open desert racing, dual sport riding, or a high speed motocross track

. A sleek and simple YZ450F makes an amazing hooligan town bike.

Is a 450 too big?

Is a 450 too big for a beginner?

Yes, a 450 enduro or motocross bike is definitely too big for a beginner

. If you’re riding dirt bike trails or low-speed off-road, then there’s no argument you can give me that will make me change my mind.

Is a 450 too much power?


for 90% of the dirt bike comunity, a 450 is to powerful to be usefull

, on most MX track, an anything but very open off road track chances are you’ll be outright faster on your 125 or a 250F then you will be on a 450.

Is a 450 too big for trail riding?


It’s not a trail bike for negotiating rocky trails

. It’s designed for SX/MX tracks… hard hits, huge air, abrupt acceleration and braking at medium speeds, groomed tracks. 1st gear is probably way too tall, the flywheel way too light, the springs and damping way too firm, etc.

Is a 450 too much for trail riding?


A 450 4t woods bike is good on high speed open trails

. A 450 4t MX bike can be a handful. KTM/Husky 350 4ts woods bikes are a great middle ground.

How much weight can a 450 dirt bike hold?

When setting up a bike during pre-production testing, manufacturers have a target weight range for potential consumers. ON a 450cc motocross bike, that is

175 to 185 pounds

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How much does a 450 dirt bike cost?

Bike Weight, Full Tank (lb.) MSRP
FC 450


235


$10,399
KX450 244 $9,599 450 SX-F 235 $10,299 YZ450F 247 $9,599

What’s the most reliable 450 dirt bike?


Yamaha YZ450F

: If you are looking for a race-ready motocross bike that will still be running 10 years from now, the Yamaha YZ450F is the only choice. Its reliability is legendary, and for MXA’s money, Yamaha builds an absolutely bulletproof product.

How do you ride a 450?

A 450 will rip your arms off, tire you out and be all over the track if you try and ride it like you did a 125. First off, stop thinking “explode” out of the corners and start thinking “momentum”. Meaning,

keep a steady speed through the corner, look for a smooth arc, as opposed to point and shoot

.

Can a 14 year old ride 450?

If your kid’s weight is around 150 lbs or less, the ideal bike would be around 250cc or below. This way, your child can quickly get used to the weight and height of the bike. On the other hand,

a bigger 14-year old child would have bikes of 250cc to 450cc as better options

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What Dirtbike Should a 14 year old get?

Child Age Child Height Engine Size In CC 3 – 7-years 2ft 7-inches To 3ft 7-inches 50cc 7 – 12-years 3ft 7-inches To 4ft 7-inches 50cc – 110cc 12 – 14-years

5ft To 5ft 2-inches


125cc
14 – 16-years 5ft 2-inches To 5ft 8-inches 125cc – 250cc

What size bike is for a 14 year old?

Frame Size Age (Years) Height (Inch) 14 Inch

11 – 14


4′ 10′′ – 5′ 6′′
14 Inch /17 Inch 12 – 15 5′ 0′′ – 5′ 8′′ 17 Inch 13 – 16 5′ 3′′ – 5′ 10′′

How long is a 450 dirt bike?

Height (Ft & In) Recommended Engine Displacement (cc) Recommended Seat Height (Inches)
6′


450


37.5
5’10” 250 35 – 39 5’8” 125/150 34 – 38 5’6” 140/150 34 – 37

How can you tell the difference between a 250 and 450 dirt bike?

Most 250cc and 450cc dirt bikes have the same frame. The main differences are that the

450cc bikes can be made larger and wider, to fit the bigger engine

. Though this difference is not always detectable. 450cc bikes weigh more than 250cc bikes, again because of the bigger engine size.

Are 450’s too fast?

All that leads to more traction more hooked up, smoother and more speed. They can do big obstacles right out of turns, the power stretches far and can do huge combos etc. So

yes 450s are clearly too much

.

How much power does a 450 have?

3. At 10,000 rpm, the Honda CRF450 stretches its “Most Horsepower” lead with an impressive

59.71 horsepower

. Yamaha (57.18) is a solid second. KTM (55.85), Husqvarna (55.46) and Kawasaki (55.24) round out the top five.

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