My son's birthday is his month. He will be 5. He is very tall for a 5 year old. I'm thinking of getting him a atv for his birthday. I'm torn between a 50 cc or a 90cc. Any recommendations on a brand? I don't want no Chinese junk.
Youth atv
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When my son was little I bought him a Polaris 90. I'm not a Polaris fan but that thing was great. It would haul my 200 lb butt.
Remington700
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I bought my kid a Polaris 90. That was the 2 stroke version and it was very fast without the governor. I ended u getting rid of it and got a Honda Recon foot shift. Then did not let them go above 3rd gear until older. It worked out much better for them in the long run.
backyardtndeer
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Get a reputable brand, about all I got for advice.
duckriver
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We have a Yamaha raptor 90 that's been great for our youngest 2. And you can set the rev limiter on it but 5 maybe a little small
We have a yamaha yfz 50 for our soon to be 7 year old but also have a 4 year old that will get to ride it too. With the throttle limiter maxed and engine speed plate removed its got plenty of power to rip it up once they learn.
I'm concerned about the foot shifting. I'm not sure he'd catch on or be able to reach the shifter but don't want him to outgrow the 50 in a year.
The Polaris 90 was an automatic.
My boys have a Kawasaki 90 and it has been bulletproof. No gears to shift.
Mattt
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Don't buy an atv. Dirt bike will develop balance and motor skills and keep them in better shape
And won't flip on top of them near as bad or do as much damage if it does. Boots, chest protectors, gloves etc are their friend! Take pictures and tell them how cool and professional they look and they will wear them.
Swampster
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So will a bicycle!
I got a honda 85cc dirt bike for sale.. it's a 2 stroke and to much for a 5 year old, but he could grow into it.. PM me if your interested..
We have decided on a canam renegade 70 for him. Looked at kawasaki,Suzuki, and cf moto. And none of the 50cc or 90cc quads had a reverse. The can am did and that's what sold me. Can't wait to get him on it next weekend at his party.
