Looking for my first bike, and wondering what to get

Hey guys, I'm looking for a first bike for me. I'm 15 years old, about 5' 8", and I weigh about 135 lbs. I have been riding my friends Kawasaki klx140 for a while, and have ridden his '07 Kawasaki kx250f several times. I want to get a bike of my own, preferably a 250 4 stroke. I was just wondering what suggestions/advice you guys could give me in finding a bike, as far as what bike would be the best, etc. Most of what I will be doing with it is riding at gravel pits, and up canyons, mostly on trails though. I definitely want a bike with a manual clutch too. Thank you all for your help! It is much appreciated! I will be buying a used bike for sure though, in case you were wondering. Again, thanks.
 
Gee Dave,
KTM and become a mechanic.
Honda, gas, oil and filter cleaning and ride the piss out of it.
Yamaha, see Honda.
Kawasaki, see Honda "most cases".
Gas Gas, Learn mechanical skills and how to research parts.
TM, see Gas Gas.
Beta, you'll never find used.
All can be had from 1,500 up depending on year, model, shape.
Good luck my man!
 
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