Is a Honda or Kawasaki dirt bike better?

I'm going to get my first dirt bike soon. I'm a "whopping" 4' 9". I want to get a bike with not too much power, but not too little, and want one that usually doesn't break down. I heard that Kawasaki's are better, but don't rely on it…
So, what do you think?

Honda is the most dependable of the 4 major Japp brands and the CRF 80 would probably suit you well.

Most bikes are as reliable as their owner allows.

Beat the hell out of your bike, and it will fail just like the next one. Very few machines can take a pounding and last. Some may fail sooner than others, but if you take care of it, all bikes will last as long as the rest.

Basically said, no matter what brand someone suggests, I can find you someone who thought it was the best thing ever, and someone who said it fell apart. The point? It is the user, not the bike.

So get the one you like the best, maybe one that has a dealer near by, etc.