What would my ideal dirtbike be?

With your height, you can ride any modern dirt bike.

At 160lbs you should be riding a 250cc dirt bike.

I like 2-strokes, but since you are used to an 4-stroke already, then stick with a 4-stroke.

Go to the local shop and sit on a bunch of different bikes to see what you fit best on or what feels good for you.

Since you are not racing, you can get a way with a used bike. Check Ebay, Craigslist, BikeFinds and CycleTrader for used 250's near you.

Looking at your size, I would think to go with a crf 250r. It sounds big but I ride a 450 exc at the age of 15. I rode my friends 250r and it had little torque but it would definitely be an improvement from your 80 and you still stay in the Honda range. I went from a ttr 125 to my 450 so don't be afraid to jump a couple cc's. And as a beginner rider, I suggest to stay away from 2-strokes. They will be a little jumpy and you need to use your clutch a lot depending on your riding terrain. I think the 100cc to a 150cc would not be much or an improvement and you will get tired of it real quick.

Honda Xr250L is a good air cooled bike. Honda CFR All motor cross bikes come and a few different sizes They cost through the Nose tho ! XR 250L Bike will last a good long time if it does not get abused . Riding long and hard at high speeds all bikes brake down over time. You may get 16 thousand miles on a 250 if its respected and not abused, Most common repair most likely will be to change cylinder head. that it. Tires will last a long time if not road on street but will last close to 3 thousand miles on rear wheel and 5 thousand on front. They might get 60 miles a gallon and cost all of 6 dollars to top off with gasoline .

properly, Matthew, this relies upon on what style of using you would be doing. I offered my CRF250R around 2 years in the past, yet that became my absolute widespread bike EVER! i comprehend you're 40 kilos lighter than me, so possibly a crf150r could be a solid %., yet once you're making plans on doing severe woods using or taking it to the music, you're probably going to desire a touch extra means. 4 strokes are extra costly to maintain, yet have extra even and relentless means. additionally, it incredibly is great to verify the thank you to paintings on a 4 stroke motor, it components a extra useful thought of ways engines paintings and is great existence journey.

Suzuki RM 125, I had one growing up and Suzuki is by far the best in dirt and street bikes.