I got this for $200 delivered, bought it for my 4-yr old since he's still too short to touch the ground on my old Honda Z50R (my first bike when I was a kid). For the price we paid it is actually built surprisingly well. History on my kid; he would ride with my on my Honda 50 and he would control the throttle, brakes and shifting while I managed the steering and balance (and occasional parental override on the brakes), so he had a good feel for the controls before he got onto this Razor. So the first time he got onto this Razor he took right off! And he loves riding it! The motor has enough power to pull my 45# kid through mild grass and dirt (dirt roads) just fine, and even some mild woods trails. Mild hills are no problem, but it won't climb steep hills or go through deep sugar sand by itself. The throttle is NOT variable, it's on/off, but it starts off very smoothly so it's not a jolt when he turns the grip, and he picked right up on bumping the throttle on/off to go slow. It only has a rear brake (lever on the left handlebar) and no suspension. But the battery goes easily for an hour of non-stop riding on a hard surface and top speed is around 15mph on hard ground. The brake lever is adult sized; the perch has the lever far enough from the bar to be comfortable for an adult or older kid, but my 4-yr old son has to take his hand nearly off the handlebar to reach out to the lever. But once he gets his hand on it he has no trouble pulling it in (for small hands, adjust it so the engagement point is closer to the bar), and it is plenty strong to lock the rear wheel even on pavement. For general zipping around this is fine, but it won't be good for teaching technical riding where a rider needs to keep his fingers on the brake lever at all times. As soon as you touch the brake lever it turns the motor off which is probably a good feature for beginning riders. The foot pegs are plenty wide, even for adults, and they fold up which is nice in a crash (and we've had lots of crashes!). There is no suspension so the poor little guys get beat up pretty good on rough ground. My son isn't standing when he rides yet so he likes to avoid the very bumpy areas. The chain is completely covered so there's no chance of the kids getting their pants or shoe strings caught in it. It's very light weight (maybe 50#) so when the little kids fall the bike isn't hard to pick up and doesn't squish them. The knobs on the tires are flat and square, similar to a trials tire, which means they have plenty of grip on hard surfaces. The seat height is low so little kids can touch the ground easily. Charging takes several hours, so once the battery goes dead it's time to plug it in and go find something else to do for a while. You have to remove several screws to get to the battery, so even if you had a spare, swapping it while at the riding area would be a bit of a pain.
Pros: inexpensive, very light weight, soft forgiving (but adequate) power that won't intimidate little kids, low seat height, reasonable battery life, fold up foot pegs, good build quality, nearly silent so the neighbors won't complain.
Cons: no suspension, non-variable throttle, adult sized brake lever perch, not enough power for steep hills, long recharge time and swapping batteries takes too long to be convenient for the purpose of bringing extra batteries to extend ride time
Conclusion: If you want to figure out how "into" bikes your kids are before dropping $1500 on a real bike, or if you want to get a very small kid into the sport then this is a wonderful option. Despite the few short comings, this is a great bike for the price and my kid absolutely loves it. It won't compete with a 50cc pee-wee bike from Honda, Yamaha, etc.., and probably won't compete with an OSET electric ($1000), but it's less than 1/5 the price or the other bikes, at least 50# lighter than the gas bikes and definitely a good buy for the price. I suspect kids in the city will ride this thing until the wheels are worn off, but more serious aspiring off-road or motocross riders will probably outgrow it quickly. You get a lot of bike for only $200, so if this is your price point or if you've got a young kid just starting out then this bike is a good buy.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 42.5 x 25.5 x 12 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 27.67 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 44.5 x 24.5 x 31 inches |
| Item Weight | 25 Kilograms |
| Brand Name | Razor |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer’s Warranty |
| Model Name | Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Off-road Bike |
| Color | Mx350 - Blue |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Plastic, Metal, Rubber |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Razor USA, LLC |
| Part Number | 15128090 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Style | Mx350 (Blue) |
| Included Components | Razor MX350 Dirt Rocket Electric Motocross Off-road Bike |
| Size | 10-12 inches |
| Sport Type | Scooter |
