What size quad for kids

[kbnorth99]

My nephew is ready to move up from his trx90. What do you guys recommend for an 11 year old who needs a little more umph?

[Scro]

Without knowing his riding ability, I'd say 250ex for most 11 year olds. If he's tall enough and you feel confident in his riding ability, then I would go for the 300ex.

[bens250ex]

if he has enough control/skill i would just go to a 300ex. i went to a 250ex when i was young and after a month i was bored and wanted something that i could actually mod.

[feuerstack411]

450r

[kbnorth99]

Originally posted by feuerstack411
450r

I like how you think! :macho

[Zakradu398]

It depends on his riding ability. My dad's friend's son started to ride his banshee when he was 10 but he had a lot of experience already.

[THARNESS]

I think the yamaha 250 raptor would be a good option for an 11yr old.

[PaRedneckRiders]

Originally posted by THARNESS
I think the yamaha 250 raptor would be a good option for an 11yr old.
Id stay Honda lol
But it he can handle the clutch just fine and is tall enough i would just say a 300ex.
But like already stated it depends on his riding experience already.

[THARNESS]

Originally posted by PaRedneckRiders
Id stay Honda lol
But it he can handle the clutch just fine and is tall enough i would just say a 300ex.
But like already stated it depends on his riding experience already.

I'd stay with the Honda also if I wanted a heavy, outdated, and overpriced quad. Other wise I would look at the Yamaha. Check out the Dirtwheels comparison. http://www.dirtwheelsmag.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=Features&type=news&mod=News&mid=9A02E3B96F2A415ABC72CB5F516B4C10&tier=3&nid=019B2D0F43FD4AC59C48BF6163D3A5CD

[blaster99]

Get a blaster. Good starter quads. Cheap to modify too.

[RATPACK Z400]

Raptor 250 for sure! 250x is junk,300ex not as good suspention as raptor 250 and blaster just plain sucks! had one and it just felt weak/fell apart. Go size him up on quads and see which one fits best ,but raptor 250 is my fav of size quads for him. unless hes 6ft/180pds !

[250rsforlife]

id say 300ex or maybe warrior because one of my friends had one of those at 11

[440racer66]

it depends on the kid and how he is built zand how mature he is. but a 400ex is a good quad i got mine at 11 but i had just came off a sportsman 500.

[RATPACK Z400]

I dont think most 11yr olds should be on 400-500cc quad that too much unless he,s like huge. 200-300 cc,s the most for that age . The way I see it if they cant pick up/drag frontend of quad and spin it around by them selfs they dont have any bussiness riding it !

[finsteratv]

Originally posted by RATPACK Z400
I dont think most 11yr olds should be on 400-500cc quad that too much unless he,s like huge. 200-300 cc,s the most for that age . The way I see it if they cant pick up/drag frontend of quad and spin it around by them selfs they dont have any bussiness riding it !
i agree! my first clutcher was a 300ex and it was a great quad for me. theres alot of parts out there for them and reliable.

[beastlywarrior]

i got my warrior brand new when i was 11

[rbgnwa45]

400ex if it has a throttle limiter and he's a good rider, if not a 300ex.

[440racer66]

Originally posted by RATPACK Z400
I dont think most 11yr olds should be on 400-500cc quad that too much unless he,s like huge. 200-300 cc,s the most for that age . The way I see it if they cant pick up/drag frontend of quad and spin it around by them selfs they dont have any bussiness riding it !

if that were the case half to people shouldnt be on there quads

[mx Eli]

when I was 9 I rode a warrior we sold that and i rode a 400ex at 10
at 12 i bought my 450r
14 now and have a national 450r

i'm 5' 10" and 135 pounds
it reallly depends on riding ability and physical strength i mean he can be 6 foot but have tooth pick legs and arms
:p

[HondaRacing83]

haha when i was 3 i got my first quad.it was a polaris 50,i loved that thing,at 8 i got a chinese 110,broke the hell oitta it.then i got a bayou 300,which surprisingly was really fun!haha.then at 9 i got a 250ex,which i got incredibly bored with really fast.then at 12 i got my raptor 250,which i LOVED,it jumped great,handled great,and was fastt!my only complaint was not enough ground clearence in the trails but it was okay,i always had my friend who has a 250ex with me,or my dad who has a grizzly and at the time had a rhino.but then we sold that and got my 400ex in mid summer.my only complaint is that its a bit heavy and bulky.but i love it.i got it when i was 12 and now im 13!

[mx Eli]

ahahah sorry but a 400ex big and bulky:p :p :p :p :p

[HondaRacing83]

Originally posted by mx Eli
ahahah sorry but a 400ex big and bulky:p :p :p :p :p point being?its not as small and nimble to throw around in the air like my raptor was.

[mx Eli]

point is the 400ex is one of the most nimble full size quads
anybody who knows anything knows that