dilemma(fixed for spelling nazis) between choosing a dirtbike for my son

[michaels]

Ok I have found a place by my house that sells these brand new Chinese made 50cc 4-stroke dirtbikes, automatic, electric start for 599. The Chinese bike has an engine that is of Honda design supposedly I called an ad in the paper today about a 2001 Honda XR50, but it's a 3 speed with auto clutch. They guy wants 500 for it.

 

[JulesMaximus]

What's a delima? Is that a bean? Are they good in salads?

 

[Nocturnal]

A friend of mine rides and he said that those generic ones are just as good as the Honda 50s. I have been thinking about getting one too lol.

 

[Dacalo]

Do you mean dilemma?

 

[michaels]

I have a 50cc generic 4-wheeler we bought a few years ago, it has been rock solid.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

I too have seen these Chinese knock-offs.

No way would I purchase one. They are cheap for a reason.

Honda makes nice bikes that will last and hold up to the abuse a kid will put it through. Plus it will have resale value in the end when he is ready for a 70 or 90.

 

[michaels]

The main thing leaning me towards the generic is that it's an auto, and the Honda is a 3-speed.

 

[Mill]

Why don't you buy him some books so he isn't illiterate like his father?

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Teaching a kid to shift is a good thing. Will be helpful in the future when they have to master the shifting and clutching at the same time.

 

[Nocturnal]

Seriously they're just as good as the Honda 50s. A friend of mine rides and he has told me time and time again that the knockoffs are fine for someone who is learning.