Safely transporting your child on a motorcycle

Beautiful summer days are a great opportunity to make small rides a motorcycle with her baby... However, you might be wondering. Is he safe? How can I get her support so that everyone is confident in themselves?

How do I know if my child is old enough to ride a motorcycle?

First is better carry baby minimum 8 years. However, if we trust the law, there is no minimum age. This way, you can transport your child regardless of his or her age. However, it is stipulated that a child under 5 years of age who does not touch the footrests must be placed in the seat provided for this purpose with a restraint system.

It is not recommended to carry a child under 8 years old. The helmet is too heavy for his neck. In addition, your child is not as fearful and aware of the danger as you are. The ideal age in terms of road safety and healthcare workers is 12 years old.

Finally, when your child is behind you, they should be able to easily touch the footrests. He must be leaning on his feet.

Pay attention to the bike part of your motorcycle.

Make sure that your child does not trip over mechanical parts, especially bicycle parts. If not, adapt your motorcycle to keep the passenger as safe as possible.

Motorcycle Passenger Handrails

If your child is young or you are worried that he or she will behave poorly, you can arm yourself. posture belt or pens. Hanging on you, they will allow your baby to stand correctly on your waist.

The right equipment for transporting your child on a motorcycle

Do not neglect its safety. Even if your child sometimes goes on the road with you. On the contrary, the child, because of his size, is more feverish, should be equipped as best as possible.

One element that should not be overlooked is the children's motorcycle helmet and especially its weight. To protect your child's neck, make sure their helmet weighs no more than 1/25 of their weight. As a rule, a full-face helmet weighs at least 1 kg. From there, you will only be able to equip your child if they weigh more than 25 kg so that they feel comfortable.

Remove the jet helmet, which only partially protects the face, and prefer full helmet or approved off-road helmet.

In addition to the helmet, put on the child CE approved gloves, children's motorcycle jacket, trousers or jeans, and high boots.

Let's find out our tips for choosing the right motorcycle equipment for your child.

Adapt your driving

Finally, as with any passenger, slow down to limit excessive braking. Also, be careful not to lean too much into a corner and avoid accelerating too hard.

Take regular breaks on long journeys. This will make sure that your little companion is still sitting well and not in pain.