Hi i'm new to this forum and i wanted to know what a good atv would be. I'm 5'4" and 12 years old thanks.

 

Welcome to this forum. We don't see "1" posting very often...

Generally speaking, there are many "good brands" currently on the market. To help better us make the best recommendation for your unique riding conditions, tell us what type of riding you'll be doing (re: trails only, sand dunes, racing, mostly water, etc.) and your weight. Also, advise if you'll be running in any regulated trails and/or "private property only" and if you have previous riding experience. Also, tell us if you like auto transmission, don't mind shifting, like Reverse, or other preferences you have.

To start your search, focus on Kasea, E-Ton, Xtreme, Blast/LXR, Predator 90, etc. These are the more common brand that folks tend start comparing, then narrow it down to the best for their unique riding conditions. You're probably looking at a 90+ to 150 cc (if you don't have previous riding experience).

Hope this helps...

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Raptor 350........

 

I would suggest something a little less powerful for a beginner, preferably a 250 class 4 stroke.

 

How abour a Predator 500??? I hear those machines are geared really high. 50+ mph sounds like to good way to "live on the edge" while zig / zagging around trees. With "zero to little" driving experience, I would NEVER put my 12 year old on a 250. 125 Breeze would be his/her MAX until age 16. Gee whiz, I'm starting to sound just like "WhoDatInDaMud". Ouch!!!!

On the more serious side.... If you plan a racing you may be stuck within a certain engine CC range for your age group. Do your homework really well, then pick the brand and CC size that meets your legal &/or riding condition needs the best. Here's a few things to keep in mind: I know a person who has a 5 year old. He purchased a E-Ton 90. He told me many times that if he picked a 70, he could run it within more races and/or take more wins in the 70 class. If you plan on driving wthin legally regulated areas, you may be stuck on a 90/110 until age 16. Sometimes, bigger isn't better. Most important rule: Pick one that "fits your body size & posture" the best.

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Where will you be riding? Trails, sand, etc?

Do you have any experience at all? If so, tell us about it.

 

Okay YOU guys scared A NEW MEMBER AWAY!!!!!!!!!! LOL! HEHEHE!
Maybe he's that new to the sport that he knows what he wants, but doesn't really know
what the reason would be for. Maybe a LT160 would suit him just fine thats if he just plans on checkin out the scenery on the trails, if he plans on maybe racing then perhaps the Blaster
will suit his needs,it's cheap lots of upgrades available for it and it's a good entry level race machine.I don't know if he should step aboard a 250 4 stroke on his first adventure into the
great unknown though sometimes that quiet powerband can sneek up on ya and get ya introuble.
Atleast with the 2 stroke the noise will create an alertness to the power about to come on.
Just my 2 cents.

 

I will probly be riding trails and tracks. this is my first time and i was kinda lookin at the predator 90 and how many ccs it the blaster? thanks. And if it helps i weigh 125.

 

If you plan on riding tracks, they will likely limit you to the cpsc guidelines of 90cc's.

With that said, you will find a "stock" 90cc machine to be too small and underpowered for your height and weight. Not to mention the lack of suspension.

If you will have lots of supervision and you can avoid these limitations(cc's), I'd recommend a 250ex or z250.

 

My 9 year old son at 120 lbs (130 lbs with fully safety equipment) drives an '03 Predator 90. The Pred-90 is great for trails but it does have its improvement areas. Here's a few things to consider:
- At 125 lbs, you're looking at an immediate rear shock upgrade for Extreme trail and/or jumps. Add $200-$300 (???) for Works Performance or Elka upgrade on its rear Swing Arm. Also look at strengthening its upper frame with 45 degree braces (near its upper shock tower area) and add a longer Swing Arm. With your height and body weight, its short wheel base will do an end/end flip on very steep hills.
- The Pred-90 doesn't come with driving lights. For trails that are in a dark bush (like my local riding conditions), you should immediately install a front light. Add another $80-$90 For details on a customized front lights, surf: - Press Here -
- Generally speaking, the Pred-90 doesn't like water. We do lots of mud / water trails but the Pred-90 does have it's limit. If your trails are loaded with lots of deep mud / water crossings, you may want to look at another brand. To see pictures of its open belt case and front vent, surf: - Press Here -
- For trail riding, you should install a skid plate. Go with a steal plate for rocks and logs riding. Add $50.00 - $120.00. For details of a customized 3/4 length Plate, surf: - Press Here -

- On the positive side, the Pred-90 has lots of bottom end power, has a very quiet engine (great for camp grounds & horse trails) and has lots of suspension. Also has cool looking plastic. No matter what engineering & safety improvements I do to my son's Pred-90, he still thinks its the best.

- For your local trails, Reverse might be important to you. For our trails, I sure wish my '03 Pred-90 had Reverse.
- The Pred-90 is 233 lbs. I've read many posts from Drag racers asking how to reduce its weight size.

If your riding area is NOT patrolled with engine CC to age authorities, have a serious look at the Breeze 125, LT160 and maybe the 250 4 stroke (with throttle restrictor for the 1st 2 years). If you have bottomless pockets, consider purchasing a Trail bike and a seperate Racing bike.

As a suggestion, rent and/or borrow each model for a weekend and take each of them for a spin. From there, you can then decide which trail bike is the best for you. For a good racing bike, head down to your local racing track and investigate what the other 12/13 year old racers are using. Also notice what mods they are using and other critical info. You'll find that many like a certain brand of trail bike and racers like a different brand.

Also, what brand and size of Quad do your parents feel you need? I suspect they will be paying the bill, thus should have some say on the size of engine, and possibly their brand preference...

Hope this helps as well...

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