Bandit MX-250 buggy any good?

[kick]

My parents want to get something like this to ride along with us when we take the quads out.

Now, this would be trail riding that we'll be doing together, and we don't expect this thing to keep up with our 250EX's, but hopefully we don't have to wait around too long for them. Hopefully it does something near 35-40mph like it's rated.

Has anybody heard of these or seen them out there? Are they any good? As far as I can tell, the manufacturer (called Bandit All Terrain Vehicles) has no website, because I looked around.

So what do you think? Please keep in mind that we don't expect this to be a badass machine, just let us know if you think it'll hold up to a light trail and be a halfway decent ride for them. They're the putt - putt kind of parents anyway. :D

Specs:

Engine

Displacement: 244cc
Engine Type: Single Cyl, 4-Stroke Liquid-Cooled
Max Power: 16.75 hp/7500rpm
Max Torque: 12.0 lb-ft/5500rpm
Max Speed: 40 mph
Lubrication: Oil
Oil capacity: 1.06 Qt in crankcase, 0.19 Qt in gear case
Carburetor: 22mm-VE Mikuni
Fuel Capacity: 2.43 Gal with Fuel Gauge
Coolant Capacity: 1.9 Qt in radiator, 0.44 Qt in reserve
Starting: Electric
Alternator: 160 watts

Tires

Front Tires: AT19 x 7-8 (6 psi)
Rear Tires: AT22 x 10-10 (8 psi)

Drive system

Transmission: CVT Automatic w/ Reverse
Wheelbase: 77 inches
Turning radius: 16.4 Ft
Net weight: 726 Lbs.
Dimensions: 102x63x63

Brakes

Front brake: Hydraulic disc
Rear brake: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Mechanical lock, rear 2-wheel

Load capacity: 440 Lbs.

Electrical

Brake Lights: Standard
Headlights: 2-way beam (Hi/Lo) 35/20 watts

Suspension

Front: Double A-arm strut with 80-mm travel
Rear: Single swing arm strut with 100-mm travel

[derekhonda]

ive ridden a 150cc model (single seater) and it was a dog, dont know if it was the same company or not. Looks sturdy and fun though.

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Originally posted by derekhonda
ive ridden a 150cc model (single seater) and it was a dog, dont know if it was the same company or not. Looks sturdy and fun though.
Yeah, that's why I started looking for something with a bigger engine. I looked at one of the 150cc buggies before, and it was really nice... But with that engine there's no way it'll do over 25mph with 2 people in it. :D LOL

But yeah, hopefully the extra 100cc will wake it up enough to be more driveable than the other one. My parents wouldn't drive fast enough to keep up with us even if the cart was able to. Hopefully the thing will do at least 35 though. :)

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[SHOCKER]

IMO i wouldnt get something like that.

They would be better off getting a rhino or polaris ranger.

[SRH]

www.drakart.com

[Butters]

yeah some of those carts look pretty cool. those drakarts look awesome and i have seen them in the dunes and they haul.:eek2:

[Syrus]

Had one, from many different companies... imo they are a waste of money. Fun ofcourse, but boring fast, and you can build a much better one for they money you pay for them. Depends on what you wanna use it for.