What Kinds of Dirt Bikes are Available for Children?

There are many types of dirt bikes which are designed with young children in mind. Dirt bikes for young children have special features that enable young children to handle their bikes more easily. The smallest dirt bikes have training wheels, which provide greater stability and practically ensure that your young child’s bike will not fall. These dirt bikes also have lower horse power capabilities and therefore less speed. Some only reach a maximum speed of 20 mph. Dirt bikes for young children also contain electric starters, making them much easier to start and are fully automatic, making them easier to control. These 49cc engine dirt bikes are perfect for the beginning or inexperienced rider.

From the 49cc dirt bikes, the features gradually change as the size of the bike increases, as well as the age and ability of the child. The next step up for dirt bikes is the 70cc engine, which is 4-speed, semi-automatic, has an electric start and is chain driven.

After the 70cc dirt bike, comes the 88cc dirt bike for children. This bike has a single cylinder, 4 stroke engine. It is air cooled. It is still semi-automatic, with no hand clutch for novice riders. It is lightweight for easy braking, as are all the other less powerful dirt bikes mentioned above. This dirt bike has an electric start or a kick start, which provides a transition to the bigger bikes.

After the dirt bike with the 88cc engine, the next level of dirt bikes for children is the 125cc bike. This bike boasts a 125cc 4 stroke engine, and a 4 speed manual transmission. It has a front/rear hydraulic disc brake system and can reach speeds of 60++ mph. Most of these will have kick starts. Because the transmission is manual, your child needs to have a good handle on, experience with and confidence with dirt bikes. These are definitely dirt bikes for the more experienced child.

Safety should be of key importance when you are purchasing a dirt bike for your child. Make sure first and foremost that your bike is safe. If you are considering buying a second-hand dirt bike, get a professional to evaluate it for safety sake.