Short answer: A pull start dirt bike for kids is started by pulling a cord. Our 50cc gas mini is $300, or $350 total with a helmet. It has free shipping to all 50 states and same day pickup in Tempe.
What pull start means
Pull start means there is no battery to charge before you can start the bike and no key to keep track of. You set the bike up, mix the fuel, pull the cord and ride. The how to start guide walks through a cold start in order, and the fuel mix guide covers the 25 to 1 mix this bike runs on.
This bike is a two stroke with an automatic setup. There are no gears and no clutch, which is covered in the automatic dirt bike guide. A young rider only works the throttle and the brakes.
What to check before you buy a pull start bike
Check who will do the pulling. A parent or an older rider does the pull for most young kids on day one, and the rider learns the steps over time. Check the cord and the handle before each ride. If the cord ever feels stuck, stop and read the will not start checklist in order instead of pulling harder. The pull start fix guide covers what to do if the cord or the starter wears out.
Check fit next. This bike is for ages about 5 to 13 and riders up to 170 lb. The size guide helps you pick by height and weight, not by age alone.
Speed a parent can set
Top speed is 32 mph. A speed limiter lets a parent set the bike slower while a rider learns. The how fast guide explains how speed changes as the limiter is opened up. Good gear matters from the first ride, so read the safety gear guide before the bike arrives.
Price and what shows up
The bike is $300 on its own, or $350 total with a helmet. The cost guide breaks down what that total covers. Colors are black, blue, green, red and yellow, with black and blue asked for most.
The bike arrives about 90 percent built. You fit the front wheel and the handlebar with included tools and a video. The setup guide walks through it in order. The bike is off road only and has no title. It comes with 1 year parts support through the manufacturer.
When pull start is not the right pick
If the rider is a teen or an adult, or over 170 lb, look at electric instead. The Sykeruns X5 is $975 and the Sykeruns X7 is $1350. The gas vs electric guide covers both sides, and the electric collection lists both bikes.
Ready to pick one
Start with the buying guide if you are still picking a first bike, or read the first dirt bike experience guide for what day one looks like. We are a family owned mini moto and ebike club in Tempe. Order online for free shipping to all 50 states, or message us for same day pickup in Tempe.