Best Kids' Motorcycle Gear

This best-seller for kids' motorcycle gear on Amazon comprises pretty much everything a youngster needs to get going on a dirt bike. There's a full torso protector, comprising an articulated spine guard, chest armour with collarbone protectors, shoulder and upper arm armour and elbow and forearm armour, all mounted on a breathable, mesh vest. This also comes with knee and shin armour and a pair of high-grip gloves with hard knuckle armour. Available in sizes to fit kids from 4-5 years up to 12-13.

This kids' motorcycle gear from Wulf is well recommended and conforms to the ECE22.05 standard, so it can be used on the road as well as off. It's a motocross-style lid, with a long chinbar for lots of breathing space and an open aperture ready for goggles. The peak will help keep the sun out of the eyes and some muck away from the goggles and the interior and cheekpads are removeable for washing. My kids have this helmet and it's comfortable and I'm confident in its protective abilities.

This youth jacket from Duchinni doesn't go as small as some here but it is specified as well as the brand's adult clothing. CE rated and packing CE armour at the shoulders and elbows with a back protector pocket, it is waterproof and breathable and has lots of adjustment for a perfect fit. It also has a neoprene edged collar for comfort and vents on the chest, arms and back for cooling air flow with a removable thermal liner. The matching Imola trousers are also AA rated and come with CE knee and hip armour.

If they're heading off-road, then they will likely be riding in an MX helmet and will need a pair of goggles. These junior-sized versions from Zorax are straightforward with foam on the mating edge and vents to help prevent misting. They are one-size-fits-all and are available in a range of seven colours.

Full-grain leather boots in an adventure or off-road style, these are waterproof and have a breathable liner with bracing around the toe, the heel cup and on the shin. Flex panels make it easy to move the foot around and there is a buckle fastening system. For young riders, there are also gear-change pads on the top of both boots.

Designed for both women and children, this Cly is made in polycarbonate and naturally conforms to ECE22.05. The visor aperture is large, meaning great vision, and the visor itself is hard-coated. There are multiple air vents at the chin and on top of the helmet, but the visor doesn't accept a Pinloc, so you may need vents open or an anti-mist treatment to prevent it from fogging in the cold or damp.

A sportier glove, the Bambino is made in full-grain leather and lycra with TPU carbon-style hard knuckle armour and padding on the fingers and thumb. There is also protection on the outside of the wrist and the cuff and there is double-layered leather on the palm.

Not strictly for kids' motorcycle gear but these handles, worn by the rider, can offer children a more sturdy handle to grip than trying to reach around the rider's waist or hang on to the rear grab handles. A wide webbing belt fits around the rider's waist and two handles provide an easy-to-hold grip for pillions.

However much you tell them to hold on tight, kids will sometimes loosen their grip for a variety of reasons, with a subsequent danger of parting company with the bike. But with this belt, they wear the harness and it contains secure straps which then go round your waist, so they can't fall off. Essential peace of mind, judging by the positive reviews.