The Best RC Motorcycle

1. Recommended Age

Choosing a toy your child will enjoy and that will be safe for them to use starts with focusing on recommended age ranges. For RC vehicles, the age a manufacturer recommends can tell you how difficult the car is to use and whether the features and controls will be comprehensible to your child. To make sure they’ll like and understand their toy, check out the recommended age range before buying.

2. Size

Some kids love showy huge  RC vehicles, while others don’t have the space for them or like little RC vehicles that have more technical finesse. Likewise, the amount of space your child has to play and drive in can be a factor here. A big vehicle can do more and maneuver more easily in a large space, but little RC motorcycles don’t struggle with tight spaces, especially because they’re narrow. If dimensions are important to you, take note of a product’s size when making your pick.

3. Color

Toys for kids are colorful, and a lot of kids have strong feelings about colors. Whether it’s their favorite, what’s cool or – gasp – uncool, an addition to a collection or just an aesthetic they have in mind, when your kiddo asks for a red motorcycle, that’s what you’ll be looking for. If color is an important factor in your decision making, make sure you take a peek at what’s available, since some RC vehicles offer multiple color options for the same toy.

4. Batteries

We’re sure you know that RC toys need power to run – a lot of times, manufacturers include the rechargeable battery and charger needed to power the car’s body, but they leave out the household sized batteries that power the controller. RC cars don’t get very far without their controllers and kids get frustrated when battery powered toys won’t work, so make sure you know if you need batteries and have them on hand to make your life easier.

5. Includes

While many RC vehicles come with everything you need save for controller batteries, others are standalone vehicle units that require you to bring a rechargeable battery, charger and controller or other items. Experienced RC users will be accustomed to this and may even seek it out for customization purchases, but new kids will find it easier to stick to all inclusive kits. 

6. Difficulty Level

While age range does dictate whether a toy is safe for children of certain ages, toys can be technically safe while still requiring intermediate skill. If your child is new at RC toys, you’ll want a motorcycle with a beginner difficulty level – choose one that’s sturdy to prevent frustration and let them practice simple controls and tricks without fear of damaging the toy or remote.