[G-Force Junkie]

SMTB: There is no need to buy a $6k dirtbike for your first dirt ride. Llike someone said, it would be stupid to buy a brand new 1000 Gixxer for your first bike to learrn on. Buy a 1990's 4 stroke in the 250 to 400cc range for $1500, flog the hell out of it, learn to ride, and when the bike, not your riding skills becomes the limiting factor, and your hooked on off road riding, then step up to a bitching new CRF450 or whatever. I would suggest Honda XR250, XR400 or Suzuki DR350.