My sister has a twelve year old son and she wants to buy him an ATV.

Got any recomendations on machines for youth riders and why?

I know they offer 90cc machines for kids, but that seems as if he will grow out of it quickly and they are high priced too.

Thanks for any advice!

Steve

 

I would reccommend a blaster. it is a great starter bike. You can limit the throttle so it doesnt open all the way. This way you can control the speed until he out grows it. They are also priced good for used one for what you are getting.

 

I second that. Get him a Blaster. It's a blast. They are reliable and can put some major power to the wheels or you can limit the throttle even though I've never done it, never had to, perfect power for younger riders.

 

I agree. A blaster would be a great starter bike, just make sure he has plenty of guidance before turning him loose. My nephew is 10 and I am getting him a blaster next year.

 

BLASTER I 4TH THAT

 

How much experience does he have? Does he what a manual clutch? If he has riden ATVs quite a bit and likes manual clutchs the Blaster would be a good choice. Remember the Blaster does not have a reverse but it is preaty light weight. If he has only riden a couple of times, doesn't like manual clutch, then a full automatic like the Breeze, or an auto-clutch manual shift like a 250EX would be a good choice. I was riding a Breeze before the age of 10 so that might be too small or under powered. Just some thoughts. Good Luck.

 

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Blasters are nice quads i had one. You cant really out Grow one. Or one of those 250 ex they look pretty nice.
Thats just my 2 Cents

 

A Blaster was my first quad. I can't remember exactly, but I wasn't much over 12 when I got it. Had no problem with the manual clutch, or controling the power.

If you feel that the manual clutch may be a problem, then the 250ex sounds like a great starter bike. Honda's have a good reputation as well (not to say that the Blaster isn't as reliable).

For a fully automatic quad, I would recommend the Polaris Trail Boss 325. It's pretty cheap too.

Whatever he get's he will enjoy, but I agree that a 90cc quad will be outgrown too quickly.

-Josh

 

I suggest the 250ex or maybe even the 300ex depending on his experience.

 

It really depends on the kids size and weight, rather than age. Judgment and temperment are a big factor too. My 11 yr. old rides a Honda 300EX, but she is big for 11. Try to get a bike he can GROW INTO (an intermediate machine like a Honda 250EX or Blaster), if possible, but only if he is a kid who has good judgement. On the other hand, if he's small, timid, or reckless, you'll have to stick with a smaller machine (Honda 90 or Suzuki LT-80). Remember, kids (especially beginners who are advancing fast) can outgrow an entry level bike really fast!!! Agressive boys will become bored in no time at all.