Wes,
You mentioned the baby falcon 110. We have one of those and a jetmoto 150. I would say the baby falcon is real close to the trx 90 in size. The 150 is bigger than the trx 90 and baby falcon but not by a lot.

It's only from the gas tank forward that the 150 really appears larger - from the gas tank back they seem similar. When you sit on the 150 you at least have the illusion of sitting on a much bigger bike but that may be a trick of the plastics and the front end. While seat height, rear tires and rear fenders are similar on both bikes, the gas tank, front fenders, head light assembly etc. are all noticeablly higher on the 150. The front suspension on the 150 is much more plush and the front end gives it a wider stance.

Also, the frame on the 150 appears much more substantial. I think the tubing used is of greater diameter. There are also a number of re-enforcements in the 150 frame.

As to top speed between the two bikes, there is little if any difference. Both will run around 30 with an adult driver. The difference is in how quickly you can get there. The 150 will get there quickly. It takes a little time with the 110.

The problem with the 110 attaining its top speed quickly is in the gearing (other makes may or may not use different gearing or sprockets). First gear is fine but there is a good sized gap between 1st and 2nd. Because of this, you fall way out of the power band between the two and if you are in need of torque in 2nd gear, it takes a bit to get it. Third gear is very tall. Kids don't notice this gearing issue unless they try to go mudding with daddy. In fact for the most part, girls will just putt around in second gear only going to first when confronted with a hill or something similar. The bikes should probably have 4 forwards but had to make the trade-off to get reverese. Having reverse is worth it.

So far, the kids have really enjoyed the cvt on the jetmoto (and the dingo). I think I will have to snorkel them better before they take on too much water.

We just got the 150s so I cant speak to their long term use but, the baby falcon still seems about like new after one year. The only things we've had to replace is the gas tank (neck broke on it), nerf bar netting (dry rot) and I've ordered a new set of rear brake shoes as the original ones have begun to swell and disintegrate.

Rodney

 

Thanks guys for your replies and the pics (they really help a lot to see the actual size in comparison with your childrens' height and the 48" stick is icing on the cake). I appreciate it more than you know. My son was 52" tall this last summer and weighs over 65 pounds now so I think I'll go ahead with the jetmoto 110. It might be a tiny bit of a stretch at first, but I think he'll be just right for it in no time. Thanks guys.

-Wes

 

Edhunter...
I was just curious... is the 110 you have a newer model than the one posted on raceway's website? I thought the 110 had a different style headlight... I just noticed it now. What year is yours? I like the looks much better than the integrated headlight. Let me know when you can. or if other's know?

Thanks.

-Wes

 

Wes; I ordered them around Dec 10th, and what you see is what I got. I thought I was getting the ones with the integrated single light as pictured, but like the look of these better as well. My guess is you get what they ship, perhaps if you specified to John which one you wanted he could try to get it, or maybe swap out the front plastic afterwards... One downside to the lights like I got is they're not sealed at all. I tried to seal them up but still burned a bulb. I found each bulb has two filaments, only one contacts the + feed at a time, so I turned the bulb around and stuck it back in - it worked for a few days, but shorted the next time they rode in the rain. I'll either get another bulb or swap out the lights entirely for some others - I've read where you can get some low voltage floods from walmart that fit pretty well.
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