ktm 150

[ever]

Friend selling new 2010 ktm 150

good bike for 8 year old son?

he will be fast on it.

yes or no?

cheap price too

[RebelRider724]

no no no no no no no no no no no no no heckkkkk nooo. waaayyyyyyy too big for an 8 year old

[ever]

drop the shocks? and seat height?

[RebelRider724]

no the power. he's 8 he should be on a 65 not a beast that big

[supernot]

its not like the honda crf150r .... its a full size bike... .with a potent motor. Just shooting from the hip....If he's 5'5" or bigger ...with some really good riding skills...MAYBE....

[ever]

hes a very heavy boy though....so needs to power...

[RebelRider724]

hes 8. most 8 year olds have little 6 horsepower crf 70's not big 30HP KTM racing machines

[ever]

so what bike for a heavy 8 yr old?

[RebelRider724]

is he racing or just riding? how much experience does he have?

[supernot]

if he is big and heavy....maybe a CRF150r...small wheel or big wheel (again if he's tall). Even that bike (either model) are really ment for a well seasoned older rider. You should go down to the cycle shop and have him sit a on few and lean towards a "non-race" versions if he is a beginner.

[ever]

hes coming off a 65cc ktm,.

hes quick

a grade local track

averages a podium.

not always a win

but has had a few

quick for his age and size

[RebelRider724]

ktm 85

[SealDEC]

KTM 105 id say.

if hes that quick he should be able to handle the 105 and it will have much more pull than anything ull get before a full sized bike. he will have to race I think its Open mini, or Senior Mini with this one though, if hes podiuming in the 65s though he should do ok.

[BDubb106]

85 would be the next logical step but if he's big for his age a KTM 105 might be a good next step. That 150 will be way too powerful!

[Bethumped]

hes coming off a 65cc ktm,.

hes quick

a grade local track

averages a podium.

not always a win

but has had a few

quick for his age and size

I agree with the post above stating the this bike is too much for an 8 y/o no matter how big or how good he may ride. If you move you child too quickly to larger bikes they will get hurt, not become better, this is from experience. The a KX 85, YZ85, KTM 85 or possibly a KTM 105, KX100, all would be better choices. Get the suspension done for his weight and ability, then look at the motor. The KTM 105 has the best stock engine and suspension.

[Evan127]

Whats his height? If he is a freak of nature and 5'6+ at 8 then sure get him a sx150. lol

[daniel96]

85 or crf150r will be good for him. how tall is he? and how much does he weigh?

[Ktm mark]

Get him a ktm 85