When it comes time for junior’s first dirt bike, many turn to the Honda CRF50F: a fun, exciting, easy-to-ride trail bike with bulletproof reliability and ease of maintenance that parents look for.

Two options discussed here, the Honda CRF110F ... is an entry-level dirt bike billed as an "ideal stepping stone for your youngster," if they started out riding a smaller 50 cc model.

Honda’s CRF250F brings the (nearly) full-size experience to novice levels, great for adult-size beginners and casual trail riders alike.