This is my seven year old's first real bike. It is a 2000  Honda XR70R , three speed no clutch.   He rode it all by himself first try and was  turning circles within 15 minutes! Laine is only  seven and he is already asking  for a newer bike!!!! To all the skeptical parents out there,  if your kid wants  to try something and if you can fit it into your budget, give it a try.  You  never know, it may payoff!!! Sincerely  James Thompson.