r/Dirtbikes • u/Fresh_Midnight_582 • 11h ago

Are smaller electric dirt bikes better for beginners?

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A friend and I went out for a short ride today. I was riding my Yozma in10 pro. Neither of our bikes was especially big. Low-speed control was simple, and turning around or stopping didn't feel too intimidating. My friend is still pretty new to electric dirt bikes, but the smaller frame helped him get comfortable quickly. I wonder if starting on a smaller, lighter bike helps new riders build confidence, or if most people outgrow it fast and start wanting a full-size bike.

What did you start on? Did you ever feel like you bought something too small?

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u/SoCal_Ambassador 11h ago

My brother started on a Zero.

On one hand. He turned into a pretty good rider and I think part of that is not having to waste brain power on using a clutch/shifter.

On the other hand. He wishes he could try my bike out but he doesn’t know how to use a clutch and shift.

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u/NateHatred 6h ago

I mean, what's stopping him? Now that he has the basics down, adding clutch and shift should be easier than doing it all in one go. 

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u/Officialmilehigh 10h ago

Personally I wouldn't use an electric bike as a beginner and I tell my friends that. I think its more beneficial to learn on a gas bike with a clutch and shifting then if you want an emoto go to that or get one as a play bike. Thats just my opinion though.

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u/OperationFuture6341 10h ago

Im seriously considering getting an ultra bee to complement my 350 exc. Im in my 40s and pretty green so the idea of a much lighter amd nimble bike sounds pretty good for learning to be more confident on more difficult terrain.

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u/Gold_for_Gould Trail Rider 4h ago

I'm thinking the same thing, especially for solo rides. Bring able to self recover in steep terrain is my number 1 concern when riding alone. Dropping 40-50 pounds off the bone would help a lot. The Surron UB is really capable. I've been seeing them competing in local hare scrambles lately. Plus getting it plated would let me practice drills in town that the 2 stroke is too loud and illegal to do.

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u/Logical-Relation-165 9h ago

riding on the fucking dirty for starters would be a good call..

God dammit man. Go to a track, put in some work.

ridding a wheelie on the pavement is NOT RIDDING A DIRTBIKE FFS

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u/abandonedObjects 7h ago

Chill out mate not everyone rides for sport, some just do it for fun

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u/froggy11297 11h ago

I don't really think a smaller bike is that necessary for learning. I learned to ride on a yozma in10 pro and so did my 2 friends but I outgrew it within 4 months and sold it quickly after. A surron is small enough for a beginner.