I have been considering buying a new E-ton but would like some feedback from someone who has one. They are priced right and I can buy one for $1899, $600 less than the LT-80.

The Suzuki has several aftermarket speed parts available and I would hope that the aftermarket will respond to the E-ton with pipes and more. Has anyone heard of anything in the works?

pairof98s: '98 Banshee, '98 Sport 400

 

I just bought a nice used LT80 for $1200 and personally I wouldnt buy one of the other machines simply because it's an oddball brand and I think you're gonna have a hard time selling it when the time comes. As to quality they have no long term machines to judge them by. The Suzuki is a very outdated design but seems to do the job anyhow. If I could have found one at a decent price I'd have bought a TRX90 instead. Locally new LT80's are usually discounted to about $2000 and the trx90 about $23-2400. I'd pick up a cycle trader and research it a bit before you buy.

 

For all its worth, they did a shoot out recently on the e-ton and suzuki in dirt wheels. Granted, they are both nice little bikes. The cost of the e-ton is more affordable and the suspension was better, but the zuke has the upgrades. I've thought of both of these bikes for my daughter. I too am undecided, but at the rate kids grow up these days, it probably wouldn't be long and she would be to big for either of them. If money is an issue, the e-ton would probably be better, but if you want it for the long term, like the other post said, the zuke has a reputation that has been around awhile. LEM cayman is also hitting the market hard with kids quads. Not sure of a price, but you might want to look into them too. Good luck.

 

here's a post I did back in August...

"Well, this is the end for me on this topic but I hope it will continue for those parents who are shopping in the future. After much consideration and on site fitting, I finally purchased an Impuls90 for my son.
We're quite happy with the quad. It is identical to the lt80 accept for wider a-arms and rear axle, but smaller overall to the trx90. Price won over both machines which helped ease the decision process.

The cvt tranny is very easy for the youngsters and has plenty of horses to run it on hillclimbs. My sons only complaint is that the throttle is pretty tight making it tough on extended rides. I also softened the suspension for a plush ride. The tires are the same as the lt80, nicely aggressive.
Overall, I would recomend this quad for any child. It is very stable under most conditions, has great
power, oil injection, easy handling, room for mods and makes for a huge smile!"