Editor’s note: This post originally ran on December 23rd, 2023, so don’t count on the pricing being accurate now, in 2024.
Electric Bikes For Kids
These three electric bikes — the STACYC 16e Drive, the Kawasaki Elektrode, and the SUPER73 K1D — are designed and sized for kids. They all have 16-inch wheels (composite on the STACYC, cast aluminum on the Kawasaki, steel wire-spoked with aluminum rims on the SUPER73) with pneumatic tires and twist grip throttles. The Kawasaki and STACYC have adjustable handlebar and seat height. The STACYC and SUPER73 have removable, rechargeable batteries that can be swapped out with already-charged spares (not included) for continuous riding; the Kawasaki has a built-in battery and plug-in charger. The STACYC weighs 21.5 pounds and sells for $1,049; the SUPER73 weighs 28 pounds and sells for $1,295; and the Kawasaki weighs 32.5 pounds and sells for $1,099. Available from STACYC, SUPER73, and Kawasaki dealers.