TLDR; Always wear a helmet! 250w brushless motor to propel up to 9mph. 120lb weight limit, and the claimed 9 mph / 9 mile range will vary based on user weight. Pneumatic tires, and air pump included. Rear disc brake activated by left handlebar lever. Right handlebar grip provides a twist throttle like a real motorcycle. Lightweight at around 35lbs so it can be easily transported. Some assembly required out of the box.
Out of the box, there is some assembly required, namely attaching the handlebar and affixing the front plastic fairing. Tools are provided in the box so you won’t have to source your own. I did not find it difficult at all to put the handlebar in place; just make sure you line up the handlebar so that it is center and tilted for best comfort. Remember, the left handlebar has the brake lever, and the right handlebar has throttle.
Fully assembled, the bike seems very sturdy, yet lightweight for an e-bike made for young kids. The manual states that children 8 years and older are suited for this bike, but as a parent, it is at your discretion to determine if your child is capable of operating this vehicle. Don’t forget the helmet! As far as comfort, the only shock absorbers are the cushioned seat and the 10” air filled tires set to 36psi. Advertised as a dirt bike, I thought there might be at least a rear shock absorber but then realized that it's styled as a dirt bike with tires that match. One design choice that I appreciate is that the brushless motor is directly driving the rear motor versus a chain or belt system found on other e-bikes. This is one less thing to worry about in terms of maintenance. The overall drivetrain, which is effectively just the motor itself, is very quiet. Other notable design plusses are the folding footpegs in the event of a drop or spill. Using the bike boils down to the capability of the user, so be prepared for drops, scrapes and scratches.
Assuming the rider is comfortable around a bike, e-bike or any motorized bike for that matter, the Trak provides proportional throttle, meaning the rider can control their speed rather than have the motor pegged at full throttle. Simply roll the throttle a little bit, and the bike will slowly move. Roll more throttle and more speed will develop. This is a great concept for young children to understand as this will carry over to most motorized vehicles as they get older. To stop, simply pull on the left handlebar lever. Since the disc brake is on the rear tire only, there is no chance for the rider to be sent over the handlebars if a panic stop is needed.
The only con I can think of is the absence of a battery charge remaining meter. I think that would have been a great addition.
Is it fun? Of course! My kids already have a couple of small e-bikes from other brands and they already tell me that the Hover-1 Trak is much lighter and easier to handle. I think that is a big driving point for young kids and gives them the confidence to use the bike. We certainly haven’t tested the 9 mile range limit, but I didn’t detect any degradation of power after an hour of play. I keep the charge topped off between uses so it's ready.