1. Lets face it; they're strapped for cash and want to buy a cheap bike to either thrash till the engine stops (no oil changes required), or...
2. They want to get into the sport of Motocross at the entry level and don't want to outlay a lot of money to discover the child is not interested in going further with the sport.
Lets explore reason number 1, the most common reason. People buy cheap so they think the quality is cheap and they treat them accordingly. Nowadays there are a lot of Pit bikes out there that are cheap, say $600-$800, but still good quality. Over the past 3-4 years quality is also more stable and the price has dropped. You can buy a cheap Pit Bike with SDG style Chromoly frame, USD Forks, Adjustable Rear suspension, even alloy rims for around $800. Try looking on eBay; there are hundreds for sale. In fact, most people never change the oil; if you bought it on eBay, out of the box it's amazing what a good oil change can do for the life of the engine.
The second reason and the more valid reason: This is why Pit Bikes are so popular over recent years because motocross tracks are forced to let Chinese Class bikes run their own races due to the sheer volume of Pit bikes out there and no where to ride them. Kids can get into the sport at a ridiculously low price and still have change for dad. One Pit bike, helmet, clothing, boots, gloves, and goggles can cost under $1500. Add annual track fees and insurance and this bad boy's on the track for under two thousand. Go down to your local Honda dealer and you'll be lucky to buy half a bike for that price.
Any kids or Teenagers out there looking to Buy a Pit bike - do the maintenance, regular oil changes and your $600-$1000 investment will see you into your adult life. Best fun and don't forget to ride responsibly.
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