Yozma IN 10 Review I Mini Electric Moto

If your kiddo has been begging for an e-moto, but don’t want to hand your kid (or yourself) too big or too powerful right out of the gate, the Yozma IN-10 is a fantastic option.

It’s fast, but not TOO fast, and the smaller frame makes it easy for younger or more petite riders to handle.

But even for us fully grown, experienced riders, the bike is a blast. My 13-year-old son, Parker, my husband Blair, and I have all ridden the Yozma, and it’s a hoot.

The bike is fun for both teens and adults, it’s approachable for beginners, and it has a smooth, quiet ride quality that differentiates it from some of the more powerful e-motos we’ve tested.

And did I mention that it’s affordable?!

Read on to learn more.

Review In A Nutshell

Pros:

• Smooth, quiet power delivery, never feels aggressive or intimidating
• Super affordable
• The most comfortable seat we’ve tested on an e-moto
• Smaller frame is a great fit for petite riders and younger teens
• Hydraulic fork and rear shock
• Easy battery access via key-lift seat
• Sleek, aesthetic design
• Rear mudflap included

Cons:

• Stem bolts aren’t properly machined
• Front number plate is held on by a single (awkward) bolt, fell off after only a couple of rides
• Brake levers require two fingers to pull

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The Smoothest, Quietest Mini Moto We’ve Tested

We have owned and tested a number of e-motos at this point, and what immediately stood out about the Yozma IN-10 is how smooth it feels. The power delivery is linear and progressive. You’re not going to lurch off the line or loop out. It just… goes.

The motor engages quietly, too. Compared to the Heybike, for example, there’s noticeably less noise.

The bike has 2600W of power and 146 Nm of torque. This doesn’t make this the most powerful e-moto around, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

In fact, this is exactly what you want for newer riders. For parents who are already a little on edge about the idea of an e-moto, that more measured engagement is reassuring.

The top speed is 40 MPH (which is plenty), and the throttle gets you there smoothly. While Parker often rides a full-sized moto that maxes out at 60 MPH, he noted that he never really felt like 40 MPH was a limiter since he’s not often going that fast anyhow, especially for the kind of riding he’s doing on our local Forest Service roads and moto trails.

The Yozma isn’t trying to be a race machine. It’s trying to be fun without being terrifying, and it succeeds at that.

Display And Range

The bike has three power modes, which you can switch between on the simple but functional display. It shows power mode, speed, mileage, and battery life.

We spent most of our time on power mode 3 (the highest setting) doing plenty of hill climbing, and found that we were getting the real-world range of around 20 miles.

If you’re riding on flatter roads or in lower power modes, you’ll get more. Yozma advertises up to 53 miles, and you can get closer to that number if you’re not hammering around on trails and hills.

The charge time is around 5 hours, and we tended to plug it in just before bed, and then unplug it first thing in the morning. The charger is loud enough that you’ll want it out in the garage or somewhere you don’t have to hear it.

Extremely Comfortable, Great Fit For Smaller Riders

After riding the Yozma IN 10, our whole family agreed that the seat was really comfortable. It’s super cushioned, plush, and designed to absorb trail vibration.

Combined with a hydraulic fork and hydraulic rear shock, the suspension makes the bike comfortable and planted even on rough terrain. We rode this on sandy and rocky forest service roads and local moto trails near Boise, and the suspension handled the rough stuff well.

The frame is also on the small side compared to full-sized e-motos, and even other electric pit bikes like the Heybike Villain. For younger teens or more petite adults, this is ideal as it makes the bike easier to handle. In fact, it fits riders as small as 4′.

It was a great fit for both Parker and I (5’4″ and 5’5″). Blair (5’11”) was also able to ride the bike, but he was pretty cramped.

It Looks Good

If there’s one thing the pre-teen and teen boys are all about it’s how their e-motos LOOK. They’re going for the cool factor, and the Yozma offers plenty of it.

Many smaller electric bikes look like budget toys. The Yozma IN-10 looks like a motorcycle.

It’s sleek, feels like an actual dirt bike, and the colorway we tested (IN 10 Red) got all the comments from the buddies. Major “aura” points.

It also comes in black, which looks even more sleek if that’s more your kid’s style.

Another design detail I specifically appreciated: the seat lifts up with a key, giving you easy access to the battery. We have tested e-motos where getting to the battery was a major ordeal so this was a cool feature.

The front light looks good as well, but even more importantly, it keeps kids safe if riding near dusk or in low-light conditions. That said, there is no taillight, so you may want to add one aftermarket if you think your kiddo will be riding around dark.

Finally, the bike also comes with a rear mudflap, which keeps debris away from the suspension and drivetrain on dusty, dirty trails. Given that our trails are pretty dusty and dirty, we appreciated this as well.

It Rips on Dirt

This mini moto is marketed specifically as an off-road electric dirt bike. It’s not street legal, and Yozma doesn’t try to pretend otherwise. It even has a sticker that proclaims “off road use only.”

I actually appreciate this disclaimer. Most e-motos are NOT street legal, and in many areas, this is becoming a major battle. Better to ride it where it’s legal: dirt roads, moto trails, private land.

Fortunately, the bike handles this off-road riding like a champ. We tested it on sandy, loose trails near Boise and it handled the terrain well. The 14″ front / 12″ rear tires are knobby and grippy–good for the loose, sandy conditions we ride in.

The heavy-duty hydraulic disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power even on steep descents. That said, the brake levers are harder to pull than those on other e-motos we’ve tested. At a minimum, you need two fingers. For smaller or younger kids with less hand strength, this could be a challenge.

Build Quality Concerns

For the most part, the Yozma IN 10 is well-built, durable, and should last a long time. There are two exceptions, however, that gave us pause:

Issue 1: The stem bolts. The bolts that hold the handlebars in place are not properly machined. We installed and tightened them as much as we could, but on a jump landing during testing, Parker’s bars rolled fully forward on him. We snugged them up again, but feel like it’s only a matter of time until it happens again.

Issue 2: The front plate. This isn’t as big of a deal, but worth mentioning. The front number plate was challenging to attach to begin with (it’s held on by a single bolt that goes thru the fender and also attaches the light), and it fell off within the first couple of rides. We lost the bolt, dug through the garage, and ended up putting on an aftermarket Amazon plate that zip-ties on. Do yourself a favor, and if you want a front plate, grab a zip-tie plate and scrap the included plate from the get-go.

Unboxing and Assembly

The Yozma IN-10 arrived well-boxed with no damaged parts, which is always a good start. Assembly took us about an hour and a half.

The bike comes with Allen keys to install everything, but we used a ratcheting torque wrench, and it still took that long. With the included tools alone, I’d budget significantly more time.

If you’re not mechanically inclined, this is a case where paying for professional assembly makes sense. There’s enough going on with this bike that you want it put together correctly.

Who Should Buy the Yozma IN-10?

This is a great bike for younger and/or beginner riders who want to get into the e-moto world without being overwhelmed by power. The smooth, manageable power delivery is how you start out building confidence on two wheels.

It’s also a good fit for smaller or more petite riders— teens and adults alike–who may find that other e-motos are too big or too aggressive.

Finally, it’s relatively budget-friendly for those that don’t want to dish out the big bucks for a full-size e-moto. This gets you in the moto club without having to spend a fortune.

It might not be the right bike for you if you’re planning to race around town, but for kids and parents playing outdoors, learning a few tricks, you’re gonna love this thing!

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