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05-05-2008, 03:59 PM #1
Kids ATV
Hey anyone here have any info good bad on what to look for with a atv for my 15 year old son.he is 5'5 and all oF 115 pounds .Never rode before.Is a 90 too small for him.They say those go 30mph which is good in speed.Any input on this .THANKS GUYS.
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05-05-2008, 04:21 PM #2
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A Honda TRX250EX would be a good beginner quad. . . great platform and lots of aftermarket once he "outgrows" it. Top end is around 45-50ish MPH.
Anything around the 250-300 size would be a good start, IMO.
Jay
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05-05-2008, 04:44 PM #3
Isnt that a little too much power for a beginner
.Just asking seems a little too big .
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05-05-2008, 05:08 PM #4
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The 90s I Have Saw Is To Small And Boring!!!!!
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05-05-2008, 05:37 PM #5
Today 05:21 PM05RXPnoobA Honda TRX250EX would be a good beginner quad. . . great platform and lots of aftermarket once he "outgrows" it. Top end is around 45-50ish MPH.
Anything around the 250-300 size would be a good start, IMO.
Jay
+1 when i was his age i had a honda 250R (2 stroke) very fast deff not a starter quad
All new quads are 4 stroke so anything in the 250-300 size would be perfect for him they are fun but not scary fast so you wont have to worry about him going 65+
I would look at the honda 250ex or the 300ex both great quads and also the yamaha 250 raptor another really good quad and i think it got a better rating the the honda 250 not postive though. good luck and if you have any other queastions i have been riding quads and dirt bikes since i was a little kid.
Dustin
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05-05-2008, 06:15 PM #6
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Do what you want, but with a 90 or anything under 250ish he'll outgrow it within a few weeks of riding. My cousin had a 90 when he was 10-11ish, now at 16 hes on a 700raptor. I started on a 300EX, outgrew it pretty fast but still have it and ride it often.
Or even stop by a ATV dealer and get their opinions on what other parents are getting kids that age.
Jay
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05-05-2008, 06:53 PM #7
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05-05-2008, 08:01 PM #8
Yea thanks guys Great input.I see your points Thanks alot.250 it is ..
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05-05-2008, 09:27 PM #9
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05-06-2008, 06:34 AM #10
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Just my opinion;
Assuming your comparing 07-08 models:
Looks-Yami
Aftermarket-Equal
Realibility-Honda
Drivelin-Honda=driveshaft/ Yami=chain
Ground Clearance-Honda
Raptor 250 is the new 4stroker blaster, 250ex is a little brother to the 300ex as they share lots of componets.
The 250ex has the sportclutch(dummy/beginner clutch) and reverse(not sure if the raptor does).
Raptor has a 249cc vs. 250exs' 229cc
Jay
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