Kids
Thumpstar TSE 16H
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Thumpstar’s larger 16in electric balance bike, the step-up model above the TSE 12 range.
At a glance
- Australian price $899 AUD (sale), $1,099 (MSRP)
- Motor size 350 W
- Road registrable No
- Stated age range 3 and up
Full specifications
| Motor | High-speed brushless hub motor, 36 V/350 W |
|---|---|
| Battery | LG Lithium, 36 V/7 Ah |
| Top speed | 18 km/h (advanced mode) |
| Range | 60-90 minutes running time |
| Charge time | 2.5-3 hours (2 A) |
| Starter | Throttle/Kick, toggleable |
| Wheelbase | 850 mm |
| Seat height | 460-670 mm, adjustable |
| Weight | 13 kg net / 15 kg gross |
| Max load | 36 kg |
| Brakes | Rear bearing-drive disc only, no front brake |
| Suspension | None |
What we are unsure about
- Thumpstar’s page states ages 3 and up, but the seat adjusts only down to 460 mm – taller than most three-year-olds will manage. Check the fit before buying.
- The same page lists a 32 km/h top speed alongside a speed-mode table that caps the fastest mode at 18 km/h. The two figures don’t agree.
Similar bikes
Other bikes worth comparing with the Thumpstar TSE 16H:
- Thumpstar TSE 12H — $849 AUD (sale, regular $979)
- Thumpstar TSE 12L — $689 AUD (sale), $799 (MSRP)
- Zippi Electric Rippa 16″ — $1,099 AUD
- Takani TK1652-RS — $1,300 AUD
Compare it
Put the Thumpstar TSE 16H side by side with any other bike in the Bike Index.
Sources: shop.thumpstar.com.au — Thumpstar’s own AU storefront. Checked 2026-08-28.