Electric Dirt Bikes For Beginners

By: Niki Hampton

Break Studios Contributing Writer

When looking for electric dirt bikes for beginners, it's important to consider a variety of bikes to find the one right for you. These dirt bikes are generally made for children, so be aware of the weight limits to avoid injury and breaking the bike. Some dirt bikes are just great for learning to ride before moving on to a larger bike with more power. If you choose to invest in a full-sized bike, you'll have an electric bike you can continue to ride well into the future.

  1. Razor Dirt Rocket Series Razor is known for their electric scooters and bikes and the company offers a Dirt Rocket series of electric dirt bikes with a variety of motors and power levels. The models available are MX350, MX500 and MX650. They are priced from $200 to $600 depending on the model and retailer you purchase from. 
  2. Zero MX & Zero X Zero motorcycles specializes in full-sized electric dirt bikes. They offer two models for dirt riding both specifically designed for a different surface. The Zero X is designed for better performance on trails, while the Zero MX is designed for tracks and jumps. These bikes are both designed for professional riders but are well built and equipped for beginner riders to handle. Both models can be made street legal for an additional $450 to $500.
  3. Electric Moto Corporation (EMOT) EMOT is a company that specializes in the development of zero emissions electric bikes. This is a great starter bike for its design and a lasting one for its features. The design reflects as a hybrid of a motorcycle and a bicycle, making it easy to learn during a transition. Their EMAX 72V DS is an off-road bike that's been proven in ridability and performance. Contact them for special pricing options. 

All of the companies mentioned above offer electric dirt bikes for beginners and allow riders to grow with their skill set. Zero's bikes will ride with you into experienced ridership and the Razor's are inexpensive enough to upgrade when the time comes.

Posted on: Mar. 16, 2011