Most appropriate engine size for an adult noob

[Crash77]

Hello All,

My name is Ian and I’m a complete noob to trials riding and haven’t thrown a leg over one yet, however, it won’t be my first dance on two wheels altogether.

I was wondering if there is an advantage to buying a lesser powered bike initially and thus being forced to learn correct timing to accomplish a move versus relying on additional power to achieve same?

I normally like the path of buy once/cry once but wouldn’t like to hinder the learning curve.

Thanks in advance.
Ian

[Wes]

Hi Ian, I think you would probably be happy with a 250cc two stroke. I haven't ridden the beta 200cc but I think that would be an ideal bike to learn on as well. 125cc are a great bike to learn on but if your a bigger bloke you may find yourself needing to upgrade. All the best, you'll love trials.
Cheers
Wes

[Crash77]

Thx Wes, your advice is much appreciated.

I probably should have added that I have a 14 year old that I was hoping to coax away from the online world also once he noticed that it can be fun.

We live in a NE suburb of Melbourne but are fortunate to have 2 acres around us that would be perfect for practice.

I’m guessing that it’s actually possibly for a 82kg guy to ride a 125-300cc, however, are there any competition requirements for either a 14 year old or adult starting out with regard to engine size?

Good Health
Ian

[whitehillbilly]

Hi Ian.
Electric bikes becoming popular.
You and your son can practice all day with no noise complaints from neighbors.

whitehillbilly

[Betaman]

Do not buy anything bigger than 250cc or you will end up in a whole new world if pain and misery.

Beta 200 is perfect fit....but I'm biased
Safe for newbies and kiddies but with a few judicious tweaks more than capable of taking you a whole bunch further.

[Crash77]

Thx a lot Fella’s.

I was going to steer clear of Beta’s because of the left side Kickstarter, unfortunately, I have broken both ankles in previous dances but the left one was much worst and I’m pretty shy with it.

I shouldn’t have any problems with neighbours as I’m surrounded by 2 acre paddocks. I have had a quick look at the E Bikes and was hoping that they will lower in price as the technology catches up and they become more popular. I must admit that I just love everything to do with petrol engines in anything.

[whitehillbilly]

Electric Start.

https://trials.com.au/news/first-ride-o ... wc200-4844

Good write up.

whitehillbilly

[Crash77]

I agree, good write up.

[Crash77]

Thx for all the advice Fella’s.

I ended up buying a second hand 250 that I’m really happy about and have booked in for my first course to start the learning curve off on the right foot.

[whitehillbilly]

250 what ?
Pic please. Have fun.

whitehillbilly