Dirt Bikes :-)

[Brooke Wilde]

Is there anywhere I can get a dirt bike for (a tall) 9-year-old that costs less than $1000 (closer to $700 would be even better)?

All the ones from Target/Walmart/Sams Club seem too small, but once I step up to dealerships, they bump about to $2,000 plus for youth dirt bikes :-(

Does anyone have any recommendations?

[MarcellusWalluz]

I suggest a used one (several if he plans on competing) for a beginner, can get some great deals & it won't hurt as much (at least your pocketbook) when he has his first wipeout.
Also strongly recommend additional health/accidental insurance.
Good luck to both of you, my son was into motocross up until age 14 when he broke his collarbone & I saw some terrible mishaps.

[Unique_Carpenter]

Go top of the line for the safety gear.
Full face helmet
Gloves (with outside spines)
Roost (chest protector)

[Bowser98]

Unless you buy used, your price range limits you to the Chinese clones (which might not be a bad route if you are unsure about him sticking with the sport). Also think about transporting the bike to/from wherever it is that he will be riding it.

[bigwill832]

What Bowser just said: Get a cheap knockoff to see how he likes it. If he sticks with it and seems like his skill level warrants it, go buy a proper one.

[Bowser98]

Originally Posted by Unique_Carpenter

Go top of the line for the safety gear.
Full face helmet
Gloves (with outside spines)
Roost (chest protector)

+ goggles, and proper boots

[Brooke Wilde]

Thanks so much for the feedback guys. I was able to find a decent one for $700.

I'll see how much interest/time he actually puts into it before getting something more expensive.