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Kids Motocross and Mini Motocrossat theMX-Academy

At kids motocross, your child rides a Honda kids' bike from age 4, wears full protective gear and learns with professional coaches – from the taster course with 1 hr of track time to a whole course day.

from age 41 hr · 3.5 hrs (Wed) · 4 hrs (Sat) track timeWednesday or Saturdayno driving licence needed30 min from Singen

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

from €179(CHF 165) · taster course, all inclusive

Kids Motocross and Mini Motocross

Is this right for you?

Yes, if …

your child is at least 4 years old and wants to try motocross for the first time
you own neither a kids' bike nor protective gear
a coach should be there until throttle and brake are under control
you are planning a whole day with the journey from Germany

A better fit …

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

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Youth motocross: a group of teenagers listens to the instruction while the motocross bikes stand ready

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from €390 (CHF 360)

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

Regular training in the kids' groupMotocross Club

Kids motocross taster course: the first hour on the bike

The kids motocross taster course is the smallest way into the sport: 1 hr of track time, with breaks and instruction already included. It only takes place every other Wednesday. The price includes the Honda kids' bike, protective gear, coaching by a professional coach, plus the basic course and track hire. According to the MX-Academy, this hour is best suited to children aged 4 to 6 – after that, little ones are often tired and can hardly concentrate any more.

If your child is older than 6, the MX-Academy recommends more track time: 3.5 hrs on Wednesday or 4 hrs on Saturday. That also counts as a taster course, just with enough time to see real progress. Including registration, theory and fitting the gear, the whole course day lasts 6 to 8 hours. Because motocross is very demanding, riding and breaks alternate constantly; during the breaks, your child gets new tips.

Kids motocross lessons: how your child learns to ride

At the start, a coach stays very close to your child. Until throttle and brake are firmly under control, an experienced professional rides alongside and helps when things get tricky. Surprisingly often, this doesn't take long: many children soon ride the kids' circuit without help. Practice takes place on a separate kids' and beginners' track, one of four tracks at the training facility, which is listed in the NASAK of Swiss Olympics.

Pulling away and applying the throttle smoothly
Braking and cornering
Seating position and where to look
In the day course, first small jumps and rollers
Later, using the clutch on a kids' bike with gears

Kids motocross lessons: a child on a kids' motorbike while the coach points out where to ride

Mini motocross: more than fun on two wheels

At the MX-Academy, motorbike riding for kids means mini motocross off-road, supervised by professionals. The sport demands fitness and coordination at the same time. Children train their balance, discipline and stamina, and they learn to listen, because every exercise begins with an explanation. That is why the MX-Academy calls kids motocross a school of life from an early age. Girls are just as welcome as boys – many of them love the sport.

For children's birthday parties, school classes or youth groups of up to 30 children, there are dedicated group events; price on request. If you would like to give a course day as a present, order a motocross gift voucher. It is only available online, arrives straight away as a PDF in your inbox and can be redeemed for two years. That way, the first course day becomes a surprise, for example as a birthday present.

Motocross for kids: a high five between two children, both sitting on Honda kids' bikes

Kids motocross near you? Travelling from Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate and NRW

Many people search for “kids motocross near me”. To be honest, Schlatt TG is mainly close for families from southern Baden-Württemberg. Starting in Singen, you need around 30 minutes by car; from Konstanz it is around 45 minutes, from Tuttlingen around 55 minutes and from Villingen-Schwenningen around 1 hr. From Freiburg, allow around 1 hr 40 min, from Stuttgart around 2 hrs. Every course day starts at the MX-Academy Shop, Hauptstrasse 8, in Schlatt TG.

Anyone looking for a motocross taster course for kids in Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate or North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) faces a longer journey: around 2 hrs 25 min from Kempten, around 3 hrs 20 min from Munich, around 3 hrs 05 min from Ludwigshafen, around 3 hrs 45 min from Mainz, around 5 hrs 20 min from Cologne and around 5 hrs 40 min from Düsseldorf. For a single hour, that is hardly worth it. Saturday with 4 hrs of track time is a better fit; if you like, arrive on Friday. The day course with rental costs €444 (CHF 410) on Saturday and €390 (CHF 360) on Wednesday (non-binding).

Mini motocross on the kids' track: several children riding their bikes between traffic cones

Motocross training for kids after the first course

If your child has caught the bug on their first motocross day, more course days follow. For regular training, there is the MX-Academy Motocross club with its own kids' group on its own track. There, children only move up to the next, more difficult track once they have the necessary skills. From around age 12, they move seamlessly into Youth motocross, with the same supervision and more speed.

If you have your own kids' bike, the course day costs €163 (CHF 150) on Wednesday and €195 (CHF 180) on Saturday. This price only applies to children who can already ride on their own. If that doesn't work yet, extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is added. Anyone riding at the MX-Academy for the first time always takes part in the coaching, as it is compulsory for first-time participants. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.

Motocross training for kids: children on Honda kids' motorbikes at the start, one raising an arm

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)

Dates in the events calendar

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 Motocross and Mini Motocross

From what age is kids motocross possible?

From age 4. Height and concentration matter more than the exact age; the youngest start on the Honda CRF50 with automatic transmission.

Is motocross suitable for kids aged 6 and over?

Yes: at 6, the taster course with 1 hour of track time still works well; older children make much more progress with 3.5 or 4 hours of track time.

Does my child need a driving licence for kids motocross?

No. The riding takes place on private grounds, away from public roads – so no driving licence is needed.

What should my child wear for kids motocross?

Long trousers, sturdy shoes and a change of clothes. The MX-Academy provides the protective gear, from helmet to boots, in children's sizes.

How much does the kids motocross taster course cost in euros?

The hour of track time with kids' bike, gear and coaching costs €179 (CHF 165). The day course with rental costs €390 (CHF 360) on Wednesday and €444 (CHF 410) on Saturday (non-binding).

How far is kids motocross from Singen or Stuttgart?

By car, around 30 minutes from Singen and around 2 hrs from Stuttgart. By bus: line 847 to the stop “Schlatt TG, Mettschlatt”, around 70 m from the shop.