Short answer: For most 6 year olds, a 50cc gas mini is the right first bike. Ours is $300, or $350 total with a helmet. It has free shipping to all 50 states and same day pickup in Tempe. It is automatic with no gears, pull start, and a speed limiter a parent can set.
Is a 6 year old ready?
Age alone is not the test. A child who can ride a bicycle well, listen to simple rules, and stop when told is usually ready to learn. Read our age guide and our teach a kid guide before the first ride.
Fit comes first
The 50cc is built for riders about 5 to 13 years old and up to 170 lb. Fit matters more than age. Feet should reach the ground well enough to balance at a stop. Use our size guide by age and height to check fit. Colors are black, blue, green, red and yellow. Black and blue are the most asked for. See the 50cc collection for all colors.
Speed a parent can control
Top speed is 32 mph. A 6 year old should not start there. The speed limiter guide shows how a parent can set the bike slower while a child learns. Read how fast a 50cc goes for the full picture.
What the price covers
The bike is $300 with free shipping. The bundle is $350 total for the bike plus a helmet. Our cost guide breaks down what you get. For a first bike choice, see the beginner kid guide and the buying guide for parents. Younger riders can also read the 5 year old guide and older riders can read the 7 year old guide.
Gear for day one
A helmet is a must on the first ride. Our safety gear guide covers what a kid needs. The $350 total with a helmet is the simple way to have the bike and the helmet ready together.
What shows up
The bike is about 90 percent built. You fit the front wheel and handlebar with included tools and a video. Our setup guide walks through it. It is a 50cc two stroke with pull start and automatic riding with no gears and no clutch. Fuel mix is covered in the fuel mix guide. It is off road only and has no title. It comes with 1 year parts support through the manufacturer. Read what the first dirt bike day looks like before you ride.
When a 6 year old is not the buyer
If you are buying for an older teen or an adult, look at the Sykeruns X5 at $975 and the Sykeruns X7 at $1350. For a 6 year old, the 50cc gas mini is the right size to learn on.
We are a family owned mini moto and ebike club in Tempe. Order online for free shipping to all 50 states, or pick up the same day in Tempe.