Dirt bikes for kids -All that you need to know about them

Dirt bikes are trending these days! Kids love riding them and find it an excellent sport that can satiate their adrenaline rush. But sometimes, parents get anxious and scared when their kids want to learn to ride bikes in Australia. With bikes, risks are natural, but there are also several ways which can help your kid lessen the chances of getting hurt. 

First, you need to understand which type of bike is appropriate for their age and the level of development. Then, ensure that the kids have the right protective gear and they follow the safety guidelines appropriately while riding. 

Now, if all this sounds confusing, don’t worry! You’re at the right place. We’ll share some crucial tips that will guide you and give a better understanding of dirt bikes:

·         Find the best dirt bike for your kid 

For choosing a dirt bike for kids, we’ll help you pick a bike along with an understanding of its features and functions. You need to consider the below points in mind:

·         Seat height

·         Wheel size

·         Engine size

·         Engine type

·         Transmission

·         Starter system

       

·         The right size dirt bike for your child  

One of the basic things you need to consider is your child’s height. The best indication regarding the right size dirt bike is whether your child can touch the ground with both the feet while sitting on the bike. It’s because when the kids learn to control a dirt bike they need to put their foot down on the ground to balance themselves. Kids can also wear riding boots which have a much higher heel compared to the regular sneakers. If they wear sneakers, they’ll touch the ground with their tippy-toes. But when they wear riding boots, they will be able to support the weight of the bike with the balls of their feet.  

  

·         If a kid doesn’t fit in a particular bike

Whether you want your kids to start early or they’re short according to their age, there are many ways to make the bike fit for them. Some dirt bikes for kids come with adjustable options in which you can lower the suspension. Thus, it can lower the handlebars so that the kids can reach comfortably until they grow big enough. While they grow, the suspension can also get raised.   

 

·         Wheel size

Usually, the small capacity dirt bikes (below 125cc) they come in a big wheel or small wheel. The big wheel dirt bike features a 19inch front wheel and 16inch rear-wheel or above. Whereas the small wheel dirt bike features a 17inch front wheel and 14inch back wheel or below. Other than the size of the wheel, mostly the gearing, swingarm and suspension differ between the same model with two different wheel sizes. 

Bigger wheels offer better stability; they come softer and absorb small bumps with ease. However, they’re often slightly heavier than the smaller wheels.  

Smaller wheels are swift and lighter that allows you to take quick turns easily. Also, the rims can be bent easily while going over rough paths and you’ll have a fewer variation of tires to choose from.

   

·         Engine size

The first dirt bike for your child comes in 50cc, which is the smallest engine in size. For kids under the age of seven, the four-stroke 50cc dirt bikes are great starter bikes due to their linear power delivery. It makes the throttle control easy for the small riders. 

Often, the engine sizes for youth dirt bikes start at 50cc up to 125cc models mostly suitable for older kids who compete in the motocross races. Models above 250cc and more prove best for adults as these are full-size bikes with increased power.  

 

·         Engine type - two-stroke vs. four-stroke

You’ll find dirt bikes in either two-stroke or four-stroke engines. A four-stroke engine only delivers power for every two rotations of the crankshaft. It allows smooth acceleration and wide power band which decreases the number of stop-starts that your child might experience while figuring out the throttle. 

On the other hand, two-stroke delivers power for every rotation of the crankshaft. It gives the bike a high power to weight ratio. 

 

·         Transmission

The smallest dirt bike for kids mostly features an automatic clutch. Taking the clutch out of the equation allows kids to learn how to steer and balance the bike before thinking about changing gears manually. 

When kids master the basic controls of their automatic bike, you may consider moving to a manual transmission bike. With this, they will learn how to use a clutch along with using different gears to ride a powerful dirt bike in the future. 

 

·         Starter system - electric vs. kick start

Basic starter bikes feature electric start engines which are easy to start with a push of a button. As the bikes get powerful, you’ll find Kickstarter becoming the norm. 

        

Quad Bike Shop is delighted to present you the dirt bikes for sale in an exclusive range at our online store. We have premium dirt bikes available in 50cc, 75cc and 125cc ranges with varied specifications for safety and adventure. 

You’ll discover sturdy bikes from the most renowned Australian brands. 

We ensure that your shopping experience is a joyful one with us! Using Buy Now, Pay Later, we facilitate our customers to buy their favourite dirt bike now and pay later on. Select your payment method from Afterpay, Zip pay, Humm, LayBuy and LatitudePay. Pay your instalments in easy slices with no interest at all. Relax as we deliver your ordered bikes through our doorstep delivery services in most parts of Australia on time.