My son is six years old and I just got him into riding atvs. He wants one and i was looking at the yamato 70 but I see that the kazuma 110 is the same price and seems to be a better bike. I just don't know if that is going to be too much bike for him. Also, I would use this bike for my wife and little brother. Hes 13

 

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To me, a six year old (especially a newbie) is way too young for a 110cc quad. But hey, each kid is different.


For some great info on "is your kid ready??", surf:

http://www.atvsafety.org/downloads/pya.pdf

http://www.atvsafety.org/InfoSheets/ATV_Riding_Tips.pdf


Interesting info. Especially the "is the youth ready?" checklist within the 1st PDF document.


From a body sizing perspective, it would be best to fit in a 70/80 range, then upgrade when his/her body is a better fit for the 110cc.

Also, what are the quad sizing laws in your region? Certain parts of CA have some pretty strick sizing laws..

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My son is 8 and rides a Viper 90 for a year now. The 110 might be a little too much for now but you need to be the one that makes the decision

 

I started my kids at age 4 on a dirt bike after they rode a bicycle without training wheels. So I wouldnt have a problem with it. the CPSC does have a problem with it though, one of the reasons my kids rode dirt bikes. Ultimately it is your choice to make depending on your kids ability, or lack of. If you are planning on riding in state parks/public riding areas you may want to look into what is enforced in those areas. Wouldnt do much good to get a quad that your son couldnt ride where you ride. Hope that made sense.

 

My 6 year old has been riding for over 2 years. Started on a 50 and now has a 70.

I, personally, wouldn't let him ride a 110 and he has 100+ hours of supervised seat time.

Save up another $500 and get him a good quality 70. As he grow into it, you can add some parts to make it run circles around that 110. He'll be happy on if for many years to come, IMHO.

 

Not really familiar with the 110, but a lot of the mini's have the exact same size frame regardless of engine size. I think fit should be the main concern. Can the child get their lil booty off the seat and work the hand controls?

 

I think the 110 is too big for a 6 yr old. My boy has a SP 90 and he is 8 yr old and weigh's around 55 lbs. It seems to be perfect for him. I'd error on the side of smaller to begin with. If these little guys have an accident it can make them very gun-shy for a long time. They need to feel comfortable and in control of their machine. You'll have a buddy for life if they have a good experience to begin with. Good luck.

 

My son is 7yo and 50in tall. He fits the 110 perfect. Go with the Yamoto 70.

 

at 6, he's probly about 50 lb.
that 110 weighs about 250 lb.

that's a 5:1 ratio, which is the same as me riding a 875 lb quad. i've been riding atvs for 25 years and i can't imagine doing that and being comfortable, let alone an inexperienced rider. my 375 lb z400 is just right - i'm certain that i could easily get into trouble on a quad double the weight.

the issue is how much effect your own body weight can have on the tipping/turning/flipping tendency of the machine. an inexperienced rider not only cannot foresee/anticipate the unusual behavior of the atv, but doesnt know how to use his weight to correct it. putting him at a +2:1 weight disadvantage is just making the situation worse.

my acid test is whether the kid can muster the strength to lift either end of the quad off the ground. if he can't, he is either not strong enough or the machine is too big.

 

I had bought a 11o Kazuma for my 5 year old. He is big for his age 60 Lbs. It was still way to big for him. I am currently looking for a 90 for him to ride.

I would suggest at least 9 years old for the 110

Just my .02