Thumpstar TSE16 E3
An electric balance bike for young children and the cheapest kids' model here, with three speed modes up to 18 km/h.
E-motos are not bicycles. They're off-road machines or registrable motorcycles. You can't ride an unregistered e-moto on roads, footpaths or bike paths.
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Where to buy
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- Lowest priceThumpstar Australia
✓ In stockChecked 35 h ago
$899$1,099
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Price history
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Tracking since 15 Oct 20261 price check1 store
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| Date | Store | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | Thumpstar Australia | $899 | In stock |
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Buying or selling one used?
One bought in 2024 is worth about $510–$600 in good condition.
Editor's take
Our verdict
An electric balance bike for young children and the cheapest kids' model here, with three speed modes up to 18 km/h.
Who it's for
Parents of children aged 3 to 5, Thumpstar's stated range, within the 36 kg maximum load; parents can choose a training mode of up to 8 km/h. It has a twist throttle, so it is an off-road motor vehicle, not a bicycle or toy, and can't be ridden on roads, paths or parks, only on private land with permission.
Alternatives
The Talaria Junior 12 is a similar small throttle bike for ages 4 to 6 with a rear hydraulic disc, and the Talaria Junior 16 suits ages 6 to 9.
Strengths
- Cheapest kids' model here
- Three speed modes: up to 8, 14 or 18 km/h
- Seat height adjusts from 460 to 670 mm
- Hub motor with no chain, and the kick-start can be switched on or off
Drawbacks
- Not registrable: private land only
- The spec table also lists a 32 km/h top speed, above the stated modes
- The brake layout is unclear on the Thumpstar page
- The listed price is the crate price; ride-away costs more
Sourced specs
Specifications
From the maker's and stores' own pages. Numbers in brackets link to each source. "Not stated" means it isn't published; we never estimate.
Legal status
Where can you ride it?
- Bicycle rules
- Not a bicycle
- Its power and speed are far beyond the 250 W, 25 km/h pedelec limits, so bicycle rules don't apply.
- Road registration
- Off-road only
- Stated by the maker or its Australian distributor. Source: shop.thumpstar.com.au.
An unregistered e-moto can only be ridden on private land with the owner's permission, or at a track or park that allows it. Riding one on roads, footpaths, bike paths or parks risks fines, and in some states the bike can be seized.
Note: Electric balance bike for young children with a twist throttle; not a bicycle and not registrable. Private land only.
Before you buy
Alternatives to consider
Same category, within about 25% of this price.
E-moto
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Sources
- https://shop.thumpstar.com.au/products/tse16-e3
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