Whether car, tractor or motorcycle – motorized vehicles exert a magical attraction on children. They watch their drivers closely and they would like to do the same and get behind the wheel. But many years pass until one’s own driving license. With a Children electric motorcycle Even toddlers can sniff the feeling of limitless freedom and make their rounds on the local property. The two-wheelers are sometimes amazingly realistic, but child-friendly replicas of real motorcycles. For parents who are considering buying a children’s electric motorcycle, it is not so easy to find the right model. Because in addition to the appearance of the two-wheeler for young bikers also differ in engine power and battery capacity.

The first Children electric motorcycle

When buying the first children’s electric motorcycle, safety should be a top priority. Most manufacturers recommend a minimum age of 36 months. From this age, children are usually able to operate the throttle and brake independently and to better estimate speeds. For starters, a motorcycle should be equipped with a 6 volt 12 watt motor like the BMW R1200 GS motorcycle for children. This engine allows speeds between 2.5 and 3.5 kilometers per hour. At this rate, parents and grandparents can still run well alongside the motorcycle and keep the child from collisions and other dangers. Experienced and older children can switch to faster models that reach speeds between 5 and 7 km / h. Occasionally, the motorcycles also offer the option to increase the engine power by switching a switch.

No less important when buying is the capacity of the battery. It is given in children’s electric motorcycles in Ah (ampere-hours) and provides information on how long the child can ride the motorcycle before the battery has to be plugged into the socket. Most batteriesoffer a range of one to two hours, with factors such as the weight of the child, the distance (gradients, bumpy terrain) and the outside temperature influence. Support wheels are indispensable especially for toddlers. Just about all e-motorcycles bring this, as well as the children’s electric motorcycle J518 Actionbikes. When buying a look at the tires is worthwhile. Cheap models usually have hard plastic tires that are very noisy when driving. High-quality motorcycles such as the licensed BMW Bike with 12V 7 Ah from ES-Toys are equipped with quiet rubber tires.

Almost like a real motorcycle

To give children an even more realistic driving experience, various motorcycle models have numerous additional functions that can be operated from the handlebars. A horn is standard on most models. There are also functions such as headlamps, taillights and – in police or fire engine motorcycles – sirens and radiosas well as integrated radios or music players. Mostly this is a USB port, via which MP3s can be played via a USB stick. In this way kids can listen to their favorite music or radio plays during longer journeys.

What parents should pay attention to

Some motorcycles have forward and reverse gear. With the reverse gear, children can maneuver independently, for example, standing forward in front of a wall or in a corner. Likewise, parents should consider when buying a children’s electric motorcycle, that a suitable charger is included. This saves money and time to find the right charger. An important recommendation is the driving itself. Especially small children should be protected with a helmet from the consequences of falls.