I'm thinking about getting my son an atv for an up coming b-day. He already has a BIG battery operated atv (not a powerwheel), it's about the size of a 50cc and he handles this thing like a pro. He runs the juice out of it fast though. He is going to be 4 but is big for his age.

My question is, which 50cc+ atv handles the best and is dependable?

Do any of these have reverse?

I was thinking about the Suzuki, does anyone have any experience with these?

How long till he outgrows it?

I would also like to try and keep it under $1200otd.

Thanks in advance.

 

Keeping it under 1200 will really limit your choices,but a good used LT80 should be in that range,if you get an older one.I started my son on one when he was 4 1/2,set the throttle limiter in to keep it slower until he was able to handle it better. The LT80 has been around since 87,is proven to be reliable,and is real easy to mod for more performance later on. There are other models with better suspension,like Kasea,but I have no experience with them,so I can't give you any useful info on them.All I know,the LT was bullet proof,my kid rode it for 5 years, now my buddy has had it for his son the last 3,and it never gave a lick of trouble.

 

2fiftyx, Stay away from alphasport. Pure garbage and nothing but headaches. Go with a new lt80 or possibly a honda. Stay with a reputable name brand. I would not buy a 50, I would go with an 80 or 90. They are still small enough for him to handle, but yet grow into. They also have a limiter screw so you can adjust the speed on them. Check em' out. DO NOT BUY ALPHASPORT!!!!!!

 

I agree with Guardog. I saw that ALPHASPORT. It was a workorder on wheels!!

 

The Mithy "Big Wheel". The one and only foot powered!!!!



Just felling like joking now


Have a nice day

 

We have the Suzuki lt 50 for our 5 year old. he is tall, but he should have quite a few years on this quad. They seem to hold their resale fairly well. It has been a very reliable bike, no trbls at all.

 

I have a 2002 Honda TRX90 for sale. Just bought it in Nov, but my daughter's already outgrown it. It's not in your price range, but it's a great handling, almost new quad. I'm selling it for $2200 obo, paddle tires included.

 

Thanks for your replies.

I thought $1200 was the price range of the 50cc's. I haven't really looked at the 80's or 90's, I figured they were way to big for him.

I really don't want anything to old if not new just so I know it's history.
I also was planning on going with one of the big names, like HondaMarshal2
said I don't want a "work order on wheels" lol.

Do any of the 50cc's have reverse?

Maybe I should look into the bikes as well? training wheels?

PS: I've updated my link to my photo's, I guess it would help if you didn't need my password to view the photos.

 

80-90cc is absurd for a 4 yr old. are you guys kidding? remember the 80's?

lt50 is what you need. at the most.

 

I agree with warrior, 80-90cc is way to big for a 4 year old. Sure, he'll outgrow a 50cc, but it will last 3 or 4 years, depending how and where he rides.

Your cheapest 'good' bike would be a used Suzuki LT50 - the old style built from '84 to '86. No suspension but a good reliable bike. You should be able to find one from $600 to 900. Use it for a few years and then sell it for the same price you paid for it - THEN get the Honda 90 or LT80. If you want to go new I'd go with the new LT50 - probably a bit above your price range.

My youngest turns 5 tomorrow. Our smallest bike is a Honda 90. He's a pretty big kid for his age and yet I'm thinking maybe I'll start him in a year, maybe two. No way would I put a 4 year old on an 80 or 90. Even if it is restricted on power it is too heavy and too large for him to really learn how to handle it, he'll basically just hang on as he runs around the yard. Get him a 50 and in a few weeks he'll be roosting that thing in the backyard and having a ball.

Jaybee