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Kids Dirt Bikes from Age 4at theMX-Academy

A kids dirt bike at the MX-Academy means: from age 4, your child sits on a Honda kids' bike in their size – from the automatic CRF50 to the CRF150 with gears, with full protective gear and a coach at their side.

from age 43.5 hrs (Wed) · 4 hrs (Sat) track timeWednesday or Saturdayno driving licence neededSchlatt TG · 30 min from Singen

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Kids dirt bike: two children sitting on Honda kids' motorbikes, with MX-Academy flags flying left and right

from €390(CHF 360) · day course with kids' bike

Kids Dirt Bikes from Age 4

Is this right for you?

Yes, if …

your child is 4 or older and needs a bike in their size
you want to test first before buying your own kids' bike
your child wants to learn the clutch later and move on to a bike with gears
you are travelling for the course day and want to use the full track time

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Kids motocross in a group: children on Honda CRF bikes, with their parents standing next to them

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Motocross club training: riders and coach point towards the track with outstretched arms

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Kids dirt bike from age 4: starting on the Honda CRF50

Can a four-year-old already ride motocross? At the MX-Academy, yes – riding a kids dirt bike starts at age 4. This is made possible by the Honda CRF50 – there is no smaller motocross bike on the market. It has an automatic transmission with a centrifugal clutch: the child twists the throttle and brakes, but doesn't have to shift gears or use the clutch yet. That leaves their mind free for balance, vision and posture.

Whether your child is ready depends less on their birthday than on their height and concentration. For the youngest, a coach rides alongside until throttle and brake work reliably, and helps in difficult moments. The facility has its own kids' and beginners' track for this. The programme is tailored to the ability of each individual child.

Children's dirt bike with coach: kneeling at eye level, the coach explains something to the child on the bike

Kids motocross bike: which Honda bike suits which age

The complete Honda kids' range is available to rent: five models, the smallest being the CRF50 and the largest the CRF150. There are guideline ages for each bike, but in the end it is your child's size and riding ability that count. On site, every child gets a bike that fits them. The MX-Academy gives this guidance:

CRF50: automatic with centrifugal clutch, from approx. age 4
CRF110: electric start and automatic, ideal from 6 to 11 years
CRF125: electric start and manual gearbox, forgiving, ideal from 10 to 13 years
CRF150: designed for competition, ideal from 12 to 16 years
CRF250: for teenagers and adults

Kids motocross bike in action: a child rides a Honda kids' bike along a sandy path lined with red poppies

Children's dirt bike with clutch: from automatic to manual gearbox

On the CRF110, children quickly gain confidence, move more freely on the bike and learn the correct basic position. On the CRF125 you change gear manually, just like on the big bikes – ideal for practising the clutch. The CRF150 is even used for youth world championships; it suits children who can already handle a lot of power but for whom a 250 is still too big.

The F in CRF110F and CRF125F stands for Family. These F models are designed as beginner bikes for off-road riding, with fuel injection, electric start, quiet running and environmentally friendly technology. The R stands for Racing, i.e. competition bikes. The MX-Academy rents out both versions; for getting started, the F version is the right choice.

Motocross bikes for kids: a child leans a Honda kids' motorbike into a sandy corner, a second rider follows

Motocross bikes for kids to rent: rental and getting here

To ride a kids dirt bike, you don't need to own one. Renting has advantages: you first see whether your child enjoys the sport, and you don't have to buy again after every growth spurt. The day course with rental includes everything, from the kids' bike to helmet, goggles, chest protector and boots, through to coaching. From home, you only need long trousers and sturdy shoes. If you do have your own bike, the lower price only applies if your child already rides on their own.

On Wednesday there are 3.5 hrs and on Saturday 4 hrs of track time available, breaks and instruction included; the whole course day lasts 6 to 8 hours. From Germany, the journey is easy to plan: around 1 hr from Waldshut-Tiengen or Rottweil, around 1 hr 15 min from Friedrichshafen, around 2 hrs 20 min from Ulm and around 3 hrs 20 min from Munich. With rental, the day costs €390 (CHF 360) on Wednesday or €444 (CHF 410) on Saturday, non-binding.

How your course day works

Arrive

Meeting point and sat-nav address: the MX-Academy Shop, Hauptstrasse 8, Schlatt TG.

Register

At the shop reception you sign in for your course day.

Collect your gear

You get a helmet, goggles, chest protector, knee guards, boots and gloves in your size – and a Honda CRF that suits you.

Detailed theory

Before you start, the coaches calmly explain how riding off-road works.

Riding with breaks

On the track, riding and breaks alternate – with more tips and tricks from the coaches.

Prices in euros

Wednesday

Weekday course

3.5 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction

with rental€390 (CHF 360)

with your own gear€163 (CHF 150)

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Saturday

Weekend course

4 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction

with rental€444 (CHF 410)

with your own gear€195 (CHF 180)

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A course day lasts 6–8 hours in total, including registration, gear and theory. The hours shown are the available track time including the breaks and instruction you need, not pure time in the saddle: motocross is anaerobic, breaks are part of it – and that is exactly when the coaches give you more tips and tricks. For teenagers and adults, each of these days is the recommended taster course, because it gives you a real impression of the sport and shows your progress. Kids, teenagers, women and adults all pay the same; the only difference is whether you rent or bring your own gear. With rental: a Honda bike in your size, protective gear, coaching and basic course costs. With your own gear: coaching, track hire and basic course – provided you can already ride on your own, otherwise extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is added.

€179 (CHF 165)1-hour taster course (track time incl. breaks and instruction) – every other Wednesday, mainly for children aged 4 to 6 who can concentrate for about an hour. Motocross taster course

Euro = guide price based on the ECB reference rate of 23.10.2026 (€1 = 0.9227 CHF), updated daily; courses are priced in CHF. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.

Your driving time to Schlatt TG

From Stuttgart to Schlatt TGapprox. 2 hrs

By car · OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap), measured 23–26 Oct 2026, without traffic or waiting time at the border. Directions

FAQ: Kids Dirt Bikes from Age 4

Which kids motocross bike suits a 4-year-old?

The Honda CRF50: it is the smallest motocross bike available and has an automatic transmission with a centrifugal clutch. It is included in the day course with rental.

When does a child start riding a kids dirt bike with a clutch?

The CRF125 has a manual gearbox like the big bikes and is considered ideal for ages 10 to 13. Every child may switch as soon as they are ready.

Do we have to buy our own kids' bike?

No. You can rent the kids' bike and full protective gear. Your child simply comes in long trousers and sturdy shoes.

How much does a course day cost with your own kids dirt bike?

€163 (CHF 150) on Wednesday, €195 (CHF 180) on Saturday – only for children who can already ride on their own. Otherwise, extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is added (non-binding).

How long is the drive from Freiburg or Konstanz?

By car, around 1 hr 40 min from Freiburg and around 45 minutes from Konstanz to the MX-Academy Shop in Schlatt TG.