3 Things You Should Know Before Riding A Pit Bike

If your child has never ridden a pit bike before but they’re convinced that this is what they want to do with their life, then there are things you need to know before jumping on the bike.


Entry-level pit bikes such as the M2R Racing KX110F and the KX125 pit bikes offer a complete introductory level into the world of motocross.


But at the end of the day, they’re still pit bikes, with a powerful engine and should be treated with responsibility and respect.


In this article, we’ll take a look at 3 things you should know before riding a pit bike.

Don’t Go Cheap On Safety Equipment

First and foremost, safety should be your number one concern and factor.


And we understand, you’ve spent all this money on a brand new pit bike for your son or daughter that, you want to save money where you can.


But safety gear should not be it. We would argue that you should spend as much money as you can afford on the safety gear first and then buy the pit bike afterwards.


That’s because you cannot put a price on safety. Helmets, goggles, riders outfit, elbow and knee pads, gloves and boots. These will all help keep your child safe when riding a pit bike. Because it is a motorbike, after all, just a smaller, entry-level version.

It’s NOT Like Riding A Bike

Many people jump on a pit bike or a dirt bike thinking that it’ll be similar to riding a traditional bicycle, this couldn’t be further from the truth.


When you sit on a bicycle your weight is on your bum as you sit and ride throughout the countryside or wherever you may be cycling.


When you sit on a pit bike, you don’t want to have all your weight on your bum, instead, you want to lean forward and distribute the weight evenly across the bike so you have more control of the bike and its movements.


Don’t just turn with your arms and hands, also turn your body slightly to mimic movements on a normal motorbike, this will help develop the fundamentals of riding a motorbike if your child wants to go that far up.


Now, we’re not saying knee to the ground here! But rather start to have your body in tune with the movements you make with the bike to help you when you get your next dirt bike or motorbike.


Sit comfortably and don’t sit too far back as you would on a bicycle, sit a little more forward, giving you more control over the bike as you ride.

Practice With The Bike Off

There’s nothing wrong with sitting on your brand new pit bike, learning how things work with the power turned off. And in fact, we’d encourage it! 

Get used to the pit bike, the seat, the handlebars, the clutch, everything. Practice changing gears, practice your body movements and how you’ll sit on the bike.


Then, whenever you feel comfortable and ready to do so, take the bike outside (Mum and Dad might be a little bit upset with you if you start the bike up in the living room!) and put into practice what you’ve been doing with the bike turned off.

Shop The Entry-Level Pit Bike Range

The M2R Racing KX110F and KXF125 are two great entry-level pit bikes to start out with. But it’s not just those, we’ve got a wide range of pit bikes in stock and available at FunBikes.


So take a look online and get yours today!