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Youth Motorcycle Buying Guide

A youth motorcycle is an exciting investment in your child's future. It's the first step in their own motorcycle adventure! Picking the right model is important for ensuring your child has a fun and safe learning-to-ride experience. Use the following tips to aid in your shopping search. When you are ready to shop youth motorcycles for sale, visit Big Country Powersports. Our dealership is based in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and we also serve those in Louisville.

Why You Need A Youth Motorcycle For Your Child

It's tempting to let your child use your current motorcycle. After all, you already own it. Do you really need to purchase a separate youth motorcycle?

The answer is a firm YES. A standard motorcycle is not a safe or wise option for any rider that is not a full-fledged adult.

Remember that kids are inherently smaller than adults, which often means they are not big enough yet to safely reach the controls. They need a bike whose frame and design is made for smaller folk.

Kids also do not have the skillset, experience, or muscle memory needed to handle the higher power potential found on adult bikes. They need time building up their skills first.

Finally, kids will have a better learning experience on a motorcycle made with them in mind. Learning on a youth motorcycle sets them up for success and better supports a lifelong passion for riding.

Remember that you can always purchase a used youth motorcycle if you want to spend less money. Plus, you can always sell or re-gift the youth motorcycle once your child outgrows it.

Make Sure Your Child Is Ready For A Youth Motorcycle

You may be ready for your child to learn to ride, but that doesn't mean your child is ready to learn. Age, maturity, physical ability, and size all play a role in determining whether your child is ready for a youth motorcycle.

Before buying a youth motorcycle, make sure your child is able to:

• Adopt the correct riding position and have both feet firmly on the ground.

• Control the motorcycle's weight

• Easily work the throttle and brakes

• Safely and responsibly handle the youth motorcycle

• Take good care of the youth motorcycle, assisting with age-appropriate maintenance and cleaning tasks

Focus On The Right Features

It's tempting to get sucked into the world of flashy aesthetics and exciting features. But keep your attention on what matters most.

First, the youth motorcycle's safety features. Seek out models that come with perks designed to keep your child safe. You may even want to invest in aftermarket safety accessories to further boost the motorcycle's safety.

Second, the youth motorcycle's power potential. Make sure it's not more than your child can safely control!

Third, the easy handling features. Look for models with simple control design that your child can more easily master. It's hard enough learning to ride as a kid—you don't want the motorcycle's confusing design making it harder!

Ready to shop youth motorcycles for sale? Check out the selection at Big Country Powersports. If you want help choosing the right model, our expert staff is happy to assist. You'll find our dealership in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We also proudly serve those in Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee.