My thrill-seeking 13-year-old neighbor Noah dirt biking with his brother Marquise and friends at the Maui Raceway Park, about 2 miles from our North Kihei home. Noah is riding one of my two dirt bikes. This Kawasaki KLX 140L has a five-speed transmission with manual clutch, disc brakes, and a potential (don’t do it, Noah) top speed of about 50 MPH, with a range of about 140 miles. Dirt biking on Maui is a washing machine challenge with Maui’s volcanic red dirt. It’s easy for me to get Noah to clean our dirt bikes. His parents are working to direct his dirt-bike-energy cleaning skills to put forth the same effort to clean his bedroom! Oh my YIKES! 
Why I think kids riding dirt bikes provides an exceptional life learning opportunity.
Personal Responsibility and Focus –
Riding a dirt bike teaches responsibility and focus! Not only while riding, but it also carries forward in every aspect of life. Plus, motorcyclists, when they become automobile drivers, are almost always better drivers because riding a motorcycle teaches you to be focused – always aware of your surroundings and potential dangers.
Safety, Safety and More SAFETY –
Dirt bike kids will think and learn safety and how to ride within limits. Apart from good safety habits, kids will also learn how to properly maintain their dirt bike so it runs safely, which is required for a fun ride. They will also learn the different parts of a motorcycle and how they all work together.
Active Lifestyle –
Riding a dirt bike requires stamina and builds core body strength, which keeps kids healthy and fit. Many of today’s kids are glued to their electronic devices. They can become socially challenged, stressed from schoolwork, and daunting peer pressures. Riding a dirt bike is a stress reliever and confidence builder.
! Dirt Bike Questions? Please ask us –
I’ve put together a dirt bike safety awareness and mechanical quiz for kids. Ask me for a copy. If you have questions or want your kid to check out our dirt bike, just reach out to me, Enrique, Christian, or Noah.
CHECK IT OUT! … You can view and download my PDF dirt bike quizzes here.