A lot of you out there didn't know that they made electric dirt bikes for kids. So now obviously you want to understand the differences between gas versus electric before you make that purchase, then you'll want to read this article. I'll discuss about electric power versus gasoline, how gasoline bikes contribute to air pollution, and also causes noise pollution. After you're done with this article you should be able to make the right decision based on what kind of rider you are.
First of all what kind of a rider are we talking about, the hardcore motocross racer or the young weekend rider just looking for some fun. If you're the hardcore motocross racer than the gas guzzling noise maker is probably what you want, though I hear that BMW and some other companies are making some major breakthroughs in the electric dirt bike industry. People actually race with electric bikes on the motocross tracks as I heard recently. But if you're the parent shopping for a kid who only wants to experience the thrill of the riding on in motocross than the electric dirt bike has many advantages.
Did you know that motorcycles and scooters often cause more pollution than cars, shocking isn't it? That's because the motorcycles and scooters have lower pollution control standards than cars and I'm talking about the ones driven on the highways. A car on the average puts out 9.41 tonnes of CO2 during construction and and the motorcycle puts out 13.7. Also the motorcycle releases more carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxides (NOx), and unburnt gas (HC's) into the air which has bad human health impacts. Imagine the toxin release put out by dirt bike with no emission control standards and mufflers, it's no wonder they're so smokey and noisy
Sure fuel consumption wise the motorcycle is twice as efficient than the car, but because they are smaller and don't have the capacity to carry things like a heavy catalytic converters they put out 10 times more air pollution than an SUV with the release of large amounts of Nitrogen oxides. So choosing the electric bike over the gas one will not only save you money at the pump but also you will be doing our environment a big favor.
Now the noise issue. The sound of a revved up bike is described as brutal, a noise straight from the depths of hell. It's so loud that sadly many riders and even just the weekend kids are either deaf or just plain don't care about the noise they create for other people and the environment, especially if they're riding in their country back yard. Here are some quotes from neighbors about the noise aspect of dirt bikes: "We moved here because of the peace and quiet... it used to be paradise, but now they've ruined it," she said. "It's very loud, and they rev their engines when they go up the trail they've made." "We used to spend all our time outside, but now we have to shut ourselves inside with the doors closed and the TV turned up to block out the noise." One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, said she was forced to stay indoors on weekends because of the noise. She said she had nothing against motorbikes, but just wanted her neighbours to show a "bit of respect for others".
A 250cc two stroke can be clearly heard miles away even out in the bush and it really unsettles the local wildlife and people as you read above. Environmental and health issues aside, someone who thinks it's great fun doing something that negatively affects such a wide area is being rather selfish in my opinion. It's a really destructive hobby. So taking what a woman said previously that she has nothing against motorbikes, but just wanted her neighbours to show a "bit of respect for others", you can see how an electric dirt bike would make all the difference.
I don't want to even get into the health aspect. Obviously, with any electric powered bike you will never have to pay for gas. You will only pay for the cost to charge the batteries, which might be about the same as running your washer and dryer for about 2 hours each day. Those savings add up and that bike will quickly pay for itself. Gasoline bikes will require a lot more maintenance, with changing spark plugs, fuel filters, etc. and they usually cost more.
So yes, electric dirt bikes are silent compared to the gas powered one and you can ride those electric ones in your backyard. Like it was said previously, the sound of the a gas powered dirt bikes racing around can wake the dead. Imagine riding it in your backyard. Besides being quiet there's no stinky smoke emissions to pollute the air. Because of this difference the electric dirt bike is more versatile because it can be ridden on the dirt track or in your backyard. You don't have to haul your bike to some track miles and miles away, stop to fill up for gas for your bike and your truck, every time you want to ride your bike, especially if you want to just ride for an hour or so. As I said depending on the kind of rider you are and where you are going to ride, I say hands down the electric bikes wins over the gasoline powered ones especially for the young weekend rider
First of all what kind of a rider are we talking about, the hardcore motocross racer or the young weekend rider just looking for some fun. If you're the hardcore motocross racer than the gas guzzling noise maker is probably what you want, though I hear that BMW and some other companies are making some major breakthroughs in the electric dirt bike industry. People actually race with electric bikes on the motocross tracks as I heard recently. But if you're the parent shopping for a kid who only wants to experience the thrill of the riding on in motocross than the electric dirt bike has many advantages.
Did you know that motorcycles and scooters often cause more pollution than cars, shocking isn't it? That's because the motorcycles and scooters have lower pollution control standards than cars and I'm talking about the ones driven on the highways. A car on the average puts out 9.41 tonnes of CO2 during construction and and the motorcycle puts out 13.7. Also the motorcycle releases more carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxides (NOx), and unburnt gas (HC's) into the air which has bad human health impacts. Imagine the toxin release put out by dirt bike with no emission control standards and mufflers, it's no wonder they're so smokey and noisy
Sure fuel consumption wise the motorcycle is twice as efficient than the car, but because they are smaller and don't have the capacity to carry things like a heavy catalytic converters they put out 10 times more air pollution than an SUV with the release of large amounts of Nitrogen oxides. So choosing the electric bike over the gas one will not only save you money at the pump but also you will be doing our environment a big favor.
Now the noise issue. The sound of a revved up bike is described as brutal, a noise straight from the depths of hell. It's so loud that sadly many riders and even just the weekend kids are either deaf or just plain don't care about the noise they create for other people and the environment, especially if they're riding in their country back yard. Here are some quotes from neighbors about the noise aspect of dirt bikes: "We moved here because of the peace and quiet... it used to be paradise, but now they've ruined it," she said. "It's very loud, and they rev their engines when they go up the trail they've made." "We used to spend all our time outside, but now we have to shut ourselves inside with the doors closed and the TV turned up to block out the noise." One neighbour, who wished to remain anonymous, said she was forced to stay indoors on weekends because of the noise. She said she had nothing against motorbikes, but just wanted her neighbours to show a "bit of respect for others".
A 250cc two stroke can be clearly heard miles away even out in the bush and it really unsettles the local wildlife and people as you read above. Environmental and health issues aside, someone who thinks it's great fun doing something that negatively affects such a wide area is being rather selfish in my opinion. It's a really destructive hobby. So taking what a woman said previously that she has nothing against motorbikes, but just wanted her neighbours to show a "bit of respect for others", you can see how an electric dirt bike would make all the difference.
I don't want to even get into the health aspect. Obviously, with any electric powered bike you will never have to pay for gas. You will only pay for the cost to charge the batteries, which might be about the same as running your washer and dryer for about 2 hours each day. Those savings add up and that bike will quickly pay for itself. Gasoline bikes will require a lot more maintenance, with changing spark plugs, fuel filters, etc. and they usually cost more.
So yes, electric dirt bikes are silent compared to the gas powered one and you can ride those electric ones in your backyard. Like it was said previously, the sound of the a gas powered dirt bikes racing around can wake the dead. Imagine riding it in your backyard. Besides being quiet there's no stinky smoke emissions to pollute the air. Because of this difference the electric dirt bike is more versatile because it can be ridden on the dirt track or in your backyard. You don't have to haul your bike to some track miles and miles away, stop to fill up for gas for your bike and your truck, every time you want to ride your bike, especially if you want to just ride for an hour or so. As I said depending on the kind of rider you are and where you are going to ride, I say hands down the electric bikes wins over the gasoline powered ones especially for the young weekend rider