With the increasing popularity of quad bikes and the rising interest of children in “big toys,” it is not surprising that your kid will ask for his very own quad bike. And since parents want their kids to be happy, you will be pressured to buy one for your child. But since parents also want the best for their children, it is but natural that you intend to find the best quad bike for your youngster. Now that you have decided to get your little boy or girl their own ATV, consider these tips in purchasing a mini quad bike for your kid.

Since there are different types of quad bikes are available for different age groups, a 50cc quad bike is your best option for a 6-12 year old child. Where a 110cc quad bike would be more appropriate for a 13-16 year old. These bikes are made to look like the full sized adult quad bike but the features remain to be typically child-friendly. Its features usually include a 7:1 compression ratio, 3-speed and auto clutch transmission, electric start for easy starting, air cooling, 3.4L oil tank, rear disc brake, and a 50cc single cylinder, 4-stroke engine.

Such bikes are purposefully designed for first time riders. Although it is typically for 6-12 years old children, younger kids age 3-5 and youngsters age 13-15 can also ride this bike. The sturdy frame and full suspension allows rider to soak up bumps with ease. There is also an emergency cut off switch for extra safety. Likewise, the parental remote control feature allows parents or guardians to switch the quad off even at a distance of 100 meters. Look for this feature to guide your child to safety at all times, especially if your child is extra adventurous and curious.

You may also want to find a 50cc ATV bike that is designed in a way that you can upgrade it in the future. You child can still use the bike as he grows since you only need to do some modifications to suit his requirements. Riders agree that the 50cc quads are the quieter bikes compared to the other quad bikes in the market so this would perhaps be a really good buy.

Check different models of 50cc mini quad bikes before finally making that purchase. Compare brands and see which model and from which manufacturer has the highest reselling value. Although you can still make a good investment on your 50cc quad bike, there is still a chance that your grown-up child will request for a brand new full-sized adult ATV and not just settle for a modified mini quad. And lastly, ensure that you only deal with authorized and trusted dealers to guarantee quality and ensure the safety of your beginner driver

Many people that I know that love riding quad bikes, would also like to get their kids involved. The problem is, they’re not sure what size of quad bike to get. Get one too small and they’ll outgrow it too quickly. Get one to big and they might hurt themselves.

A 110cc quad bike is a good middle point. Its a little larger than some of the “kid” quad bikes available, but not so powerful so that they’re dangerous. A 110cc quad bike will max out at 35mph – 45mph/55kph – 70kph depending on the weight of the rider. An average 12 year old would top out around 40mph/65kph.

Is that too fast for a 12 year old? Maybe. You’ll have to use your judgment on that. I think a 110cc quad bike is a great beginner quad. It will also last them for the next several years. In fact, I wouldn’t recommend anything more powerful until they’re at least 16.

A mini-quad like this can also be a lot of fun for adults. Even at 100 kg, I can get up to 35mph on a 110cc quad. Mini quad races are great fun

Many parents may scoff at giving a pre-teen a 110cc quad bike. If something that powerful makes you uncomfortable, you can get 50cc quads. These usually max out around 30kph and many have settings that will reduce the power even further.

The problem with a 50cc quad is that most kids will quickly outgrow these. I would rather buy a more powerful quad that will last for years.

What About Road Legal Quads?

While you can make a 110cc quad bike road legal, why would you? Even with a road legal quad, you have to have a proper license to drive on the street. Save your money and buy a proper road legal quad bike once the driver is old enough to get a license.

110cc quads are tons of fun for all ages. If you have a child that is interested in riding ATVs, I would highly recommend obliging their interest. Quad bikes are a great way to teach responsibility and the spend time together as a family.

Before you buy, talk to some local dealers and get a feel for the quad that would work best for the area that you will be driving it in. Pick out a few then get online and read reviews of the quads. Try to find people that have owned the model for several years so that you can pick a quad bike that will last until your child outgrows it.