KTM STACYC Replica 16e Drive Electric Balance Bike: Is It Worth It for Your Kid?

The KTM STACYC Replica 16e Drive is a special kind of bike made just for little kids who are learning to ride. It's not like regular bikes or grown-up electric bikes - it's a balance bike with a motor to help kids ages 4 to 8 learn how to ride. The bike has three different speed settings, starting really slow at 5 miles per hour for beginners, then 7.5 miles per hour when they get better, and finally 13 miles per hour for kids who are really good riders. At 20 pounds, it's light enough that parents can easily pick it up and move it around. The bike is made from strong aluminum metal and comes with a 5-year promise that the frame won't break, which is great if you have more than one kid who will use it.

This bike is perfect for parents who want to give their young children a fun way to learn riding skills. Kids between 4 and 8 years old who weigh less than 75 pounds and have legs that measure 18 to 24 inches from the ground will fit on this bike best. The battery lasts for 30 to 60 minutes of riding, which is usually just right for how long little kids want to play outside. When the battery runs out, you can charge it back up in about an hour. The removable battery is really handy because you can take it inside to charge without bringing the whole bike in.

The biggest problem with this bike is the price - at $1,080, it costs more than many grown-up bikes, and kids will only use it for a few years before they get too big. The bike also doesn't have lights for riding when it's getting dark, and it doesn't fold up to fit in small spaces. There's no screen to show battery life or speed. Kids who weigh more than 75 pounds can't safely ride it. Families on a budget or those who want a bike that will last many years as their child grows should probably look at regular pedal bikes or save this money for a bigger electric bike their child can use longer.