Short answer. A used kids dirt bike can look cheaper at first. A brand new 50cc gas mini from us is $300, or $350 total with a helmet, with free shipping to all 50 states and same day pickup in Tempe. With new, you know the full history of the bike because there is no past owner. You also get 1 year parts support through the manufacturer.
What you know when you buy new
You know the bike has not been crashed, stored badly or run with the wrong fuel mix. You know every part is new. You know the first ride starts with a clean break in, the right fuel mix and a speed limiter you set yourself. Our buying guide for parents walks through the full pick, and the cost guide shows the real prices in one place.
What you do not know when you buy used
A used bike comes with open questions. How was it stored. Was the fuel mix right. Is the pull start worn. Are the brakes worn. Does it start cold or only when it is warm. Our will not start checklist and simple maintenance guide can help you check a used bike in person, but you still cannot see its full past. Any part it needs comes out of your pocket on top of the price you paid.
The price math parents miss
Compare totals, not just the first price. With our new bike the total is plain. It is $300 for the bike with free shipping and no added shipping fee at checkout, or $350 total with a helmet. The helmet total guide explains what that $350 covers, and the under $500 guide shows how the full first ride budget stays low. With a used bike, a helmet, fresh parts and small fixes can push the real total up fast, and none of that comes with parts support.
Fit and speed are the same job either way
New or used, fit comes first. Our 50cc is built for ages about 5 to 13 and a max rider weight of 170 lb. Use the size guide by age and height before you buy anything. The bike is a 50cc two stroke with pull start and automatic riding with no gears and no clutch. Top speed is 32 mph, and a parent can set the speed limiter slower for a first rider. The how fast guide explains that speed in plain words.
Gear is not where to cut corners
A used bike rarely comes with a helmet that fits your child well. Plan gear as its own line in the budget. Read the safety gear guide for what a kid needs on day one.
What shows up when you buy new from us
The bike arrives about 90 percent built. You fit the front wheel and the handlebar with the included tools and a video. It is off road only and it has no title. Fuel is mixed at 25 to 1, and the fuel mix guide and the setup guide walk through the first day. Colors are black, blue, green, red and yellow, with black and blue asked for most. See all colors in the 50cc collection. The first dirt bike experience guide shows what day one looks like.
For an older or bigger rider
If the rider is over 170 lb, skip the 50cc in any form, new or used. Look at the Sykeruns X5 at $975 or the Sykeruns X7 at $1350. The teen electric guide helps you pick, and the full range sits in the electric collection.
We are a family owned mini moto and ebike club in Tempe, Arizona. If you want a bike with a known history, a plain total price and parts support behind it, buy new and start clean.