Top 5 kids electric motorcycles in China
In recent years, more and more riders have chosen to buy a motorcycle for their children. This is not only to cultivate children’s riding skills, but as parents, they also hope to generate more parent-child interaction through such activities and bring more fun and adventure to their children’s childhood.
In addition, exposure to motorcycles can also take the opportunity to let children know more about mechanical and mechanical things, and cultivate children’s courage, confidence, tenacity and track sports competitive spirit. This is really a multi-purpose thing.
In fact, children riding motorcycles is a common thing and has become popular in recent years. With the development of electrification, the field of children’s vehicles has also begun to transition to electrification. Today, this article will introduce to you the top 5 kids electric motorcycle in China.
| Ranking | Electric motorcycle |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honda CRF-E2 |
| 2 | KTM SX-E Series |
| 3 | CAKE Go |
| 4 | GAS MC-E 5 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Elektrode |
Honda CRF-E2
Honda has also focused on the children’s car market early and launched the CRF50F fuel car children’s car model in the early years. This year, it also followed the general trend of electrification and reached a cooperation with Greenger Motors in March to launch a mini electric off-road vehicle called CRF-E2.
From the appearance point of view, the Honda CRF-E2 inherits the consistent design elements of the CRF car series and has a very similar shape to the CRF450R and CRF250R. It uses a 48V motor, and its power performance is equivalent to that of a 50cc fuel vehicle, with maximum horsepower of 1.6HP/3.4HP and maximum torque of 5.5Nm/25Nm respectively. Equipped with a 20Ah/960Wh removable battery, it has a battery life of 2 hours under ideal conditions. There are two charging modes, normal charging time is 4 hours, and fast charging time is 2.5 hours.
Although it is a children’s off-road vehicle, the configuration of this vehicle is still remarkable. The frame uses an aluminum cradle-type design, and the front suspension is an inverted front fork with a preload and rebound-adjustable mid-mounted rear shock absorber. The new car is aimed at riders aged 3 to 10 years old. It weighs only 49 kilograms and has an adjustable seat.
This HONDA CRF-E2 is currently on the market in the United States, priced at US$2,950 (equivalent to approximately RMB 17,700).
KTM SX-E Series
KTM, which has been working in the field of electric children’s vehicles for a long time, released another electric off-road motorcycle, KTM SX-E 3, this year. The newly released KTM SX-E 3 is based on its classic off-road children’s bike SX-E 5, but the new SX-E 3 has tailored power output, smaller wheels and a lower seat height to suit Children of younger ages.
The biggest feature of the KTM SX-E series is that it retains the attributes of an adult off-road motorcycle, but its size is more suitable for children. Both cars use a chromoly frame, durable suspension and lightweight construction. In terms of power, KTM SX-E 3 and KTM SX-E 5 share the same permanent magnet motor. The power of KTM SX-E 5 is 5kW and the power of SX-E 3 is 3.8kW. The configuration is equipped with WP XACT USD front fork and WP single shock absorber, black anodized lightweight aluminum wheels, and MAXXIS MX-ST tires.
Both bikes have six riding modes that can be locked by parental settings. To ensure the safety of young children while riding, young riders are not allowed to change the riding mode while riding.
CAKE Go
CAKE Go is an electric motorcycle manufacturer specifically targeted at children ages 6 and up. There is not much information available about this bike, but what is known is that the CAKE Go’s top speed can reach about 40km/h. After the battery is installed, the bike weighs about 70.7 pounds (32kg). It can last for 1 hour on a single charge, and the power is adjustable from 600W to 1.5kW.
According to standards, CAKE Go can be said to be a standard low-speed electric motorcycle. It is said that this car can be shipped worldwide and is priced at US$3,500 (equivalent to approximately RMB 22,562).
GAS MC-E 5
The GAS MC-E 5 is also an electric off-road motorcycle specially designed for children. It belongs to the same platform as the KTM SX-E 5 and Husqvarna’s EE5. In terms of overall performance, the MC-E 5 is similar to a two-stroke 50cc off-road racing car.
MC-E 5 is equipped with an air-cooled motor with a rated power of 2kW and a peak power of 5kW. It has a mid-mounted layout and a maximum torque output of 13.8Nm (this number is similar to a 150cc pedal). It is provided by a lithium battery pack with an output voltage of 48V, a capacity of 21Ah, and three modes of optional power output control.
In terms of configuration, it adopts a steel tube frame, WP suspension system with 205mm front and 185mm rear travel, front and rear disc brake systems, 12-inch front and 10-inch rear wheels, and Maxxis matching tires. At present, we have not found any sales information for this car.
Kawasaki Elektrode
Kawasaki, which actively responds to electrification, also launched an Elektrode electric balancing car in June this year. Although it is a children’s balance bike, it can be seen that Kawasaki is still very careful about its first product in the children’s field.
Elektrode’s power system was developed by Kawasaki itself. It uses a completely sealed air-cooled brushless motor with a power of 250W. It is powered by a lithium battery and has a maximum battery life of about 150 minutes. It takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery. The vehicle has three power output modes: low, medium and high, and the top speed is limited to 20.3km/h.
To ensure the safety of children while riding, the vehicle riding mode requires an adult to enter a password before changing it. The 2023 Kawasaki Elektrode is only available in lime green color, with an official suggested retail price of US$1,099, equivalent to approximately RMB 7,332.
In conclusion, the advent of electric motorcycles for children in China represents a significant shift towards safer, more sustainable, and versatile options in the realm of kids’ vehicles. With a growing emphasis on fostering not only riding skills but also parent-child interaction and a deeper understanding of mechanics and sportsmanship, these electric motorcycles offer a myriad of benefits.
The top 5 electric motorcycles presented here—Honda CRF-E2, KTM SX-E Series, CAKE Go, GAS MC-E 5, and Kawasaki Elektrode—each bring unique features catering to different age groups and preferences. From Honda’s collaboration with Greenger Motors to KTM’s tailored power output for younger riders, and from CAKE Go’s standard low-speed design to Kawasaki’s meticulous attention to safety with password-protected riding modes, these motorcycles reflect a diverse range of offerings in the market.
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