Short answer: Our 50cc gas mini is automatic. That means no gears and no clutch for a kid to learn. A child twists the throttle and goes, and a parent sets the top speed with a limiter. The bike is $300, or $350 total with a helmet, with free shipping to all 50 states and same day pickup in Tempe.
What automatic means for a first bike
Automatic means the bike moves with the throttle alone. There is no gear lever to find and no clutch to stall. For a first rider that is one less thing to think about while learning balance, braking and steering. Our guide to teaching a kid to ride walks through the first ride one step at a time.
The bike is a 50cc two stroke with pull start. It is made for ages about 5 to 13 and riders up to 170 lb. Top speed is 32 mph, and the speed limiter guide shows how a parent can set it slower while a child learns. The how fast guide explains that speed in plain terms.
Why parents pick automatic for beginners
- A new rider can focus on balance and braking first.
- There is no stalling from a missed gear change.
- A parent controls the pace with the limiter screw.
- The bike still feels like a real gas bike, with a pull start and a two stroke engine.
If you are still picking a first bike, read the beginner kid guide and the buying guide for parents before you order.
Size comes before age
Automatic helps, but size matters more. Use the size guide by age and height and the age guide to check fit. A rider who can reach the ground and hold the bike up will learn faster and feel safer.
Price and gear
The bike is $300 in black, blue, green, red and yellow, with black and blue the most asked for. Add a helmet and the total is $350. The safety gear guide lists what a kid needs on day one, and the cost guide shows the full price with no added shipping fee at checkout. You can see every color in the 50cc collection.
What shows up
The bike arrives about 90 percent built. A parent fits the front wheel and handlebar with included tools and a video. The setup guide and the fuel mix guide cover the first start. The bike is off road only and has no title. It comes with 1 year parts support through the manufacturer.
When automatic is not the right step
Older teens and adults who want electric power can look at the Sykeruns X5 at $975 and the Sykeruns X7 at $1350 in the electric collection. For most young kids starting out, the automatic 50cc is the simple place to begin. Read the first dirt bike experience guide and the mini dirt bike guide for a full picture before you buy.
We are a family owned mini moto and ebike club in Tempe, Arizona. Order online for free shipping to all 50 states, or pick up the same day in Tempe.