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Youth Mini ATV Model Links |
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Polaris
Outlaw 50 Youth ATV |
Baltimore, MD (12/19/2011) -
Now that the CPSC’s lead ban has been lifted
on youth ATV’s, many parents are looking
to buy their kids a first quad or upgrade to a
new ATV model. There are many choices as far as
the mini ATV market is concerned, and deciding
which quad to get for your child can be nothing
short of exasperating.
There are a few things to take into consideration
when shopping for a youth ATV that can make
the choice a little easier and ensure that you
are getting the appropriate size and type of
quad for your child’s particular needs.
Many manufacturers offer several sizes of youth
quads that range all the way from a 50cc limit
to a 250cc, and all manufacturers are required
to have the age recommendation posted on the
warning label of each ATV, which serves as a
good starting point in your search.
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| CPSC
recommends children 6-11 years old ATVs
under 70cc's & children 12-15 ATVs
from 70cc to 90cc |
The CPSC has posted age recommendations on
their web site as a basic guide for parents
to go by. Children 6-11 years old are recommended
for 70cc’s and under, while 70cc-90cc
are considered appropriate for kids aged 12-15.
Of course you have to take into consideration
your child’s physical size when looking
for a quad. If the size of the machine is too
big or too small it will affect their ability
to safely control the machine. For instance,
Can-Am offers a DS70 youth quad that is recommended
for ages six and up, and a DS90 that is recommended
for the twelve and up age group. Both models
feature CVT automatic transmissions to make
riding easy for beginners, but the actual size
of the machine may be too small for a13 or 14
year old.
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2012
Yamaha Raptor 125 Youth ATV - White Gauntlet
Graphics |
2012
Yamaha Raptor 250 Youth ATV - White Talon
Graphics |
Yamaha includes a wide variety of both youth
and mid-sized ATV’s. Based off of the
popular Raptor sport model, Yamaha sports the
Raptor 90 with a four-stroke engine and an automatic
CVT transmission. For those who have older children,
aged sixteen and up, Yamaha has made two entry
level models in the way of the Raptor 125 and
the Raptor 250. Both of these models include
a 5-speed manual transmission, as opposed to
its smaller models with automatic transmissions.
For trail riders, Yamaha also includes a Grizzly
125 that is a bit smaller in stature, but is
recommended for youth riders 16 and over.
