We let the kids ride it. When...
We let the kids ride it. When they cried first.
We let the little guys ride it, and no one noticed the bike to be appreciably heavier than the other colored bikes out there. Not picking it up off the ground or in just riding it around. Even with the beating we put on the Suzuki nothing broke or fell off; we just had to keep an eye on the spokes if there was any jumping going on. The machine feels built to last. And if there were any gripes at all it was that the bike has to be in neutral for it to start, which can cause a bit of confusion for some of the tykes who have a hard time even understanding transmission, let alone, "Put it in neutral first!" Its tiny brakes slow the bike just fine and even its tires seemed to grip pretty well.
All said and done, this bike combines all the right stuff to be a perfect first motorcycle with just enough legs to grow with the rider, at least for a while. It also passes muster as the best 10-inch-size pitbike for the big guys out there due mostly to its engine size and resultant power boost. It looks cool with the right styling and is priced right in line with the competition.
Specifications
MSRP: $1499
Seat height: 22.0 in.
Footpeg height: 8.0 in.
Seat-to-footpeg distance: 14.0 in.
Weight (ready to ride, no gas): 111 lb
What's Hot
Looks racy
Electric starting
Bigger power than its competitors
What's Not
Has to be in neutral to start
Limited aftermarket available right now
Jimmy Lewis's backyard might...
Jimmy Lewis's backyard might have a new champion.