It's now illegal to sell children's motorcycles in America

Photo: Terry Wha

As of today, the sale of any motorcycle intended for children 12 and under is illegal. This includes both new and used machines, any replacement parts that may contain lead and even any service or warranty work that may replace lead-containing parts. Attempting to sell bikes like Honda’s popular CRF50F as anything other than a children’s product is also illegal and, as soon as August, could result in fines of up to $15 million.

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