Short answer: for most beginner kids, start with a 50cc gas mini bike. Ours is $300, or $350 total with a helmet, with free shipping to all 50 states and same day pickup in Tempe.
Why a 50cc works for a first bike
A beginner needs a bike that is simple to start, simple to ride, and easy for a parent to slow down. Our 50cc is a two stroke with a pull start and an automatic setup, so there are no gears to learn on day one. It fits kids about 5 to 13 years old, up to 170 lb, and it has a speed limiter a parent can set. Read how the limiter works in our speed limiter guide.
Top speed is 32 mph with the limiter opened up, and most beginners start far below that. See the full picture in our how fast guide.
Check the size before you buy
Size matters more than age alone. A rider who can touch the ground and reach the bars will learn faster and feel safer. Use our size guide by age and height and our age guide before you pick a color.
What gear a beginner needs
A helmet is not optional. Our bundle is $350 total for the bike plus a helmet, and many families add gloves and goggles the same day. Read our safety gear guide for what to have ready before the first ride.
What shows up at your door
The bike arrives about 90 percent built. You fit the front wheel and the handlebar with the included tools and a video we send. It is off road only and it has no title. It comes with 1 year parts support through the manufacturer. Our setup guide walks through the first hour, and our fuel mix guide covers the gas and oil mix.
Gas or electric for a beginner
For a young beginner, gas is the simple low cost start at $300. For an older teen who has outgrown a 50cc, look at the Sykeruns X5 at $975 and the Sykeruns X7 at $1350. Our gas vs electric guide helps you pick, and our cost guide lays out the full budget.
Ready to pick one
See all five colors in our 50cc collection. Black and blue are the most asked for colors. Read our buying guide and our first dirt bike experience guide if you want more help before you order. We are a family owned mini moto and ebike club in Tempe, and we are happy to help you pick the right first bike.