Why Pay $1,800
for a 49cc Kids' Dirt Bike
When 70cc Costs $899?
The Honda CRF50F is $1,799 — 49cc, kick start only. The Yamaha TT-R50E is $1,899 — 49cc. The Apollo DB-21 is $899 and the DB-25 is $949 — both 70cc, same physical size, same California Green Sticker. Half the price. Bigger engine. Available today at FE Motorsports in Los Angeles.
Two Bikes. Same Size. Half the Price.
The Apollo DB-21 and DB-25 are both 70cc youth dirt bikes built for the same rider and the same trails as the Honda CRF50F and Yamaha TT-R50E — at about half the price. The difference is in the transmission: the DB-25 is fully automatic with electric start for first-timers, and the DB-21 is 4-speed semi-auto with kick start for riders ready to learn shifting.
Side-by-Side Comparison — Same Size. Very Different Prices.
All four bikes below are built for the same rider and the same OHV trails. The seat heights and wheelbases are nearly identical. The engine sizes and price tags are not.
| Spec | Honda CRF50F | Yamaha TT-R50E | Apollo DB-21 | Apollo DB-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49cc | 49cc | 70cc ✦ | 70cc ✦ |
| Transmission | 3-spd semi-auto | 3-spd auto clutch | 4-spd semi-auto | Automatic |
| Start | Kick only ✗ | Electric ✓ | Kick only ✗ | Electric ✓ |
| Seat Height | 21.6 in | 21.9 in | 22 in | 22 in |
| Wheelbase | 36.0 in | 36.4 in | 36 in | 36 in |
| Throttle Limiter | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Green Sticker CA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | $1,799 | $1,899 | $899 ✦ | $949 ✦ |
✦ Larger engine, lower price. ✓ Feature present. ✗ Feature not present. Competitor prices are approximate MSRP as of 2026. Apollo DB-21 and DB-25 available at FE Motorsports — 2916 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles. Call (323) 588-6634.
🤔 The Most Important Question for First-Time Families
You don't know yet if your kid will love dirt bikes. The Honda CRF50F costs $1,799 to find out. The Apollo DB-25 costs $949 to find out — with a bigger engine and electric start that the Honda doesn't even have.
If they love it, you saved $850 to put toward their next bike. If they don't take to it, you're not out $1,800. The math is obvious.
5 Myths About Chinese Youth Dirt Bikes — And the Truth
If you've been comparing the Apollo DB-21 or DB-25 to a Honda or Yamaha online, you've run into the usual questions about Chinese brands. Here's the reality from a dealer who has been selling and servicing Chinese powersports vehicles in Los Angeles for over 25 years.
The Truth: At FE Motorsports, every Apollo DB-21 and DB-25 is assembled by a trained professional before it leaves our shop. We walk you through how to properly maintain your bike so it runs for years. A properly assembled and maintained Chinese 70cc dirt bike is a reliable trail companion — we've seen them take years of weekend abuse at Gorman, Rowher Flat, and Ocotillo Wells without missing a beat. 25 years of experience means we know exactly what these bikes need.
The Truth: FE Motorsports has been sourcing parts directly from Chinese manufacturers for over 25 years. We stock the most commonly needed Apollo DB-21 and DB-25 parts in-house right here in Los Angeles. When you need something, we either have it on the shelf or we can get it faster than any other dealer in the region. Compare that to the wait time on a Honda or Yamaha dealer parts order.
The Truth: FE Motorsports has been at the same address — 2916 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles — for over 25 years. We service every Apollo dirt bike we sell. In-house repair department, technicians who know these bikes inside and out, and someone who picks up the phone when you call. You're not on your own.
The Truth: For a first trail bike, the most important thing is that your kid rides it and finds out if they love the sport. The Apollo DB-21 is $899. The Apollo DB-25 is $949. The Honda CRF50F is $1,799 — and it's a smaller engine with kick start only. If your kid loves riding, you have money left over to upgrade. If they don't take to it, you haven't spent $1,800 to find out. The math is obvious.
The Truth: Both the Apollo DB-21 and DB-25 carry the California OHV Green Sticker — the same as a Honda or Yamaha. They are fully legal to ride at Gorman, Rowher Flat, Ocotillo Wells, Pismo Beach, and every other California OHV park. FE Motorsports is a licensed California dealer and we confirm sticker status on every vehicle we sell.
Where to Ride Near Los Angeles — OHV Parks for Beginners
Both the Apollo DB-21 and DB-25 carry the California OHV Green Sticker and are fully legal at every California OHV park. Here are the two best destinations for first-time families within an hour of Los Angeles:
🏔️ Gorman / Hungry Valley SVRA
19,000 acres · 130+ miles of trails · 60 min from LA · Dedicated beginner practice area
🏍️ Rowher Flat OHV Area
60+ miles of trails · No staging fees · 40–45 min from LA · Wide beginner fire roads
FE Motorsports is open 7 days a week — stop in before heading to the trails and pick up your bike the same morning. Most customers are in and out in 20 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions — Apollo DB-21 & DB-25 in Los Angeles
DB-21 at $899. DB-25 at $949. Ready Today.
FE Motorsports — 2916 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles. Fully assembled, California Green Sticker confirmed, same-day pickup. Open 7 days a week.
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