Hello, I'm looking for some expert opinions.
I have looked at several 50 cc model and still not sure which would be best for my kids. I have a 7 and 5 year olds that destroy the electric toys so I'm looking for something alittle tougher! I have looked at Kazuma, Redcat, Jackel, A unit from BTM, and countless ones at e-bay. Some of the differences are pretty plain. But I'm still not sure which one would be best. Let me know what you think. Or recomend at different one. Any links you might have would be great also! Thanks for your help!

 

Boss,

We looked at Kazuma, Redcat, and Jackel for our 8 year old and decided on spending the extra cash on a Polaris Pred. 90. It has the throttle limitor and handles pretty good. It also comes standard with flag, helmet and throttle tether. When we test drove the other they seemed a little squirrly, brakes were definitely not up to par and a few were leaking fuel. I have read other threads about how people like them and some threads on how they don't. Test ride ...test ride..test ride. We like the pred. 90 alot, and our daugther will grow into it. You also might do a side by side comparison of the features.
Pred50 should be abou the same.
Here is the Polaris: fan-cooled 90cc engine.

NEW Forward/neutral/reverse gear box.

Predator 90 features

NEW Industry leading rear suspension travel with increased travel: 5 in/12.7 cm.
NEW More comfortable, plush seat.
Electric start, backup kick start.
Includes DOT-approved youth helmet and other safety features (approx $200 U.S. value).
Standard whip flag.
Speed limiter and safety tether.
Automatic transmission – always in the right gear.
Keyed ignition switch for added safety.
Electric start interlock-brake must be engaged to start engine.
Full floorboards for balance and foot protection. Brake light standard (nonfunctional headlights).
Rider training* and instructional video to ensure safe riding.

PRED. 90

Engine Type 2-stroke

Displacement 89 cc

Carburetion Mikuni VM16

Cooling Fan cooled

Starting Electric w/ kick-start backup

Drivetrain

Final Drive Chain

Transmission F/N/R

Drive System Automatic CVT

EBS (Engine Braking System) N/A

Front Suspension 4.25/10.8 in/cm

Rear Suspension 5/12.7 in/cm

Front/Rear Brakes Mechanical drum

Front Tires 19x7-8 (3psi)

Rear Tires 18x9.5-8 (3psi)

Wheelbase 38.5/97.8 in/cm

Turning Radius (inside tire) 70/177.8 in/cm

Dry Weight 262/118.8 lbs/kg

Length/Width/Height 57.1x35.8x36.1 / 145x90.8x91.7 in/cm

Seat Height 27/68.6 in/cm

Fuel Capacity 1.3/4.9 U.S. gallons/L

Ground Clearance 5/12.7 in/cm

Gear Indicator Neutral / Reverse

Warning Lights Low Oil

Colors Cosmic Orange
MSRP (US$) $2,299 MSRP (US$)

Predator 50 features

NEW More comfortable, plush seat.
Electric start, backup kick start.
Adjustable footwell height allows child to grow with ATV.
Includes DOT-approved youth helmet and other safety features (approx $200 U.S. value).
Standard whip flag.
Speed limiter and safety tether.
Automatic transmission-always in the right gear.
Keyed ignition switch for added security.
Electric start interlock-brake must be engaged to start engine.
Full floorboards for balance and foot protection.
Brake light standard (nonfunctional headlights).
Rider training* and instructional video to ensure safe riding.


Predator 50 specifications


Engine Type 2-stroke

Displacement 49 cc

Carburetion H68K

Cooling Air cooled

Starting Electric w/ kick-start backup

Final Drive Chain

Transmission Forward

Drive System Automatic CVT

EBS (Engine Braking System) N/A

Front Suspension 3/7.6 in/cm

Rear Suspension 3/7.6 in/cm

Front/Rear Brakes Mechanical drum

Front Tires 16x6.5-7 (3psi)

Rear Tires 16x8-7 (3psi)

Wheelbase 33/84 in/cm

Turning Radius (inside tire) 60/152.4 in/cm

Dry Weight 185/83.9 lbs/kg

Length/Width/Height 48x31.5x28 / 122x80x71.1 in/cm

Seat Height 23/58.4 in/cm

Fuel Capacity 1/3.8 U.S. gallons/L

Ground Clearance 4/10.6 in/cm

Warning Lights Low Oil
Colors Indy Red
MSRP (US$) $1,799 MSRP (US$)




Good Luck!

 

Pred 50 leaves no room for growth as it's small and has few hop-ups. This may not be an issue for you, but I think there are better options. Big difference imo between a 5 and 7 year old too. The 5 y/o will likely need a micro where the 7 y/o will likely fit on a full size chassis. The full-size mini's usually offer better features and a wider stance.

What kind of riding terrain? Are the CPSC guidelines enforced there?

PS- personally I'd look at GPX or Unison.

 

Thanks for the info! As far as riding area, we have 5 acers that are flat grass and about 12 miles away is a state are for off road riding that has trails, timber, hills etc. The 5 year old is pretty big, he already weighs 60lbs. He isnt much smaller than the normal 7/8 year old.

 

The GPX Raider 90 has the best features for the money right now imo (about $1500 give or take). Lot's of hop-ups available for when they grow and gain experience.

You can go cheaper and get an identical engine with drum brakes but I think the rear hydraulic foot brake would be worth every penney. My kid struggled with the mechanical drum hand brake at first She's almost 7 and handles it pretty good now that it's loosened up. Looking back, I'd have gone another route given the chance for safety's sake. She made me sweat a few times when she'd pull her right hand off the bars to use both to pull the rear brake.

I'd also look for a cvt (continously variable transmission). Most youngins have enough to worry about without mastering changing gears. The only time I'd go semi-auto is for mud and water.

I would only mail order if you are mechanically inclined. Otherwise I'd look for a name brand (but try to avoid the 50's)

Hope this helps.

 

Thanks! It helps me quite abit! I wondered about cvt. Thanks

 

id say go with something like the grizzly 125 or something. they are pretty small framed and the kids wont grow out of it. oh yeah you csn limit the throttle on them too.