What Pit Bike is the best?

[LOCSTA]

I'm looking to get a pit bike and want a good one. I know a lot of them are chinese bikes. What's the best one to get?

Thanks

[DRGSin393]

the japanese ones. id stay away from the chinese ones. they use alot of lead based paints that can come off and be ingested when you suckle on the parts

[LOCSTA]

Originally Posted by DRGSin393

the japanese ones. id stay away from the chinese ones. they use alot of lead based paints that can come off and be ingested when you suckle on the parts

What brands are good?

[monkeyonahill]

Originally Posted by DRGSin393

they use alot of lead based paints that can come off and be ingested when you suckle on the parts

I don't have a pit bike, but from what i've seen and heard, a lot of people go with hondas.. the CRF or XR, not sure which. Both have a huge aftermarket. New shocks, forks, exhaust, wheels, etc etc. the list goes on. Do some research, find some pit-bike aftermarket sites and see what they have to offer for each brand of bike!

[ctroger24]

I had owned pitbikes and just sold a Honda pitbike I had over $4000 into. They are definetly more expensive, but the difference in quality isn't even comparable. The only China pitbike I would get is a Pitster Pro. Right now in this economy you can get modified Hondas for WAY under what there worth. Check out craigslist. You should be able to get a crf50 with 88 kit, decent suspension(BBR), extended swing arm etc.. for around $1000. Check out planetminis.com for used parts. You can find a ton for cheap.

[nola_fiddy]

I own a few Honda "pit" bikes: z50r, xr70r and xr75. All are high quality and very reliable. I've had one of them for over 30 years now and it runs like new. Try that with a Chinese bike!

[LOCSTA]

Anyone else got any recommendations?

[Freak]

yea, the Extreme pit bike. I owned one. If I bought another, it would be another Extreme. Hands down the best I have rode for pits.

[kschilk]

I've got an '09 Pitster Pro, scarfed-up one of the factory's Vegas bikes....a nicely modded 192cc (14/12). I was skeptical of the reliability, that's why I opted for the used bike (1 national)...figured if it lasted for a pro, it oughta' hold-up for me for awhile. It's doing fine, so far and lemme' tell ya'....that li'l puppy will haul a**! The power-to-weight ratio, is about the same as a 2-stroke open class bike. My wife has the enduro version (stock 165cc)with 17" front and 14" rear wheels, she prefers it over her XR200. It's a blast to ride and it's been mechanically reliable.

[G220]

I have a chinese SSR 110dx pitbike that I just use as a pitbike, but I wouldn't use it for anything else, if you want a good one go Japanese.

[LOCSTA]

Originally Posted by G220

if you want a good one go Japanese.

Can you or someone else tell me what the Japanese brands are?

[G220]

Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha

[kschilk]

The Kaw 110 is a popular pitbike platform but the small frame makes 'em really cramped and they handle like a wet dishrag. The PP frame is close to that of a CRF 150, just has smaller wheels. PP sells a roller chassis that you can put in any motor you want.

[LOCSTA]

These are the Pit Bike brands I've found for sale in my area. Can anyone tell me a little about them and if they're good or not?

Apollo
Coolster
Orion MX
Pitster Pro
RDS
Ricardo
Rocket
Roketa
SDG
Sikk MX
Thumpstar
Virtual Bikez
Xtreme

[LOCSTA]

Over 150 views and less than 15 replies? Doesn't anyone have an opinion about Pit Bikes??? Please help me out guys.

Thanks

[kschilk]

Only 10% of us are cool enough to ride pitbikes.