Okay. I'm new to all this kid quad stuff. Actually quad stuff all together. I've only had mine for about 5 months, and decided I like it. And would like to get my kids one. Mine is a Polaris and I've been happy with it. Would like to get the kids a polaris, But the dealers around here don't have any. There waiting on the 04's to come in. Okay so heres my question. I've looked at the kawasaki 80 and was told that it was the same exact quad as the suzuki 80. I like the seat but don't like the fact that it doesn't have full floor boards. But I guess I could get that nerf netting stuff like I've seen on some of the full size predators. My kids are 9 and 6. weighing in around 70 and 50 pounds. Should I wait until the pred 90 comes in or should I get the kawasaki 80. There the same price, or even the suzuki 80. We ride only on trails, with minor hills here and there. No mud. But am looking forwards to taking them out in the snow.
Thanks

 

Either is a fine machine.
FYI: I have been involved with LT80's for 11 years now.And after literally hundreds of races and countless trail hours,I have NEVER seen the kids feet go foreward off the pegs.Always backwards (some remove the stock protection).Thus I feel the stock LT80 footpegs and the surrounding stuff,mighty safe IMO.
Good luck and have a ball [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

My opinion would be a bias opinion, since we all have Polaris in our family.....but our crew is 11, 6, and 5 and they have the 2003 Pred 90. It is great for them. It handles well, you can adjust the throttle and they seem to be able to grasp the break easily( this can be a problem on some.) It has made it through trails, dirt hills, on the ice, over (through) the river, through the woods( to grandma's house...hahaha).
Our 11 year old has abused it...all the nieces and nephew ride it....it has yet to be tipped over( waiting for this!)...and it has enough speed that the adults play on it!!!!

Best way to decide is to let the kids try a few. Just make sure that if the pred is in your mind, it may be worth the wait.

Later
L