Buying Guide for ATV Youth Models
If your family is growing up around ATVs, your children are probably interested in learning how to ride as soon as they can. Regular-sized ATV models, however, are not safe for young people to ride. A proper youth ATV model is designed with the correct safety features to protect young children. We hope that our guide will help you figure out a great model for you and your family to get started on the trails. For more information, head out to Escondido Cycle Center in Escondido, California. Our dealership is proud to serve San Diego and Oceanside, California.
Why a Youth ATV is a Good Idea
A youth ATV is a good starting point for a young person interested in powersports. They can learn quickly on a smaller, youth-sized model and be more than ready to ride an adult model when they get older. Youth ATV models are also a good lesson in confidence. Young kids will be pulled out of the house and taught to be confident about their coordination abilities.
Selecting an Appropriate Size
The best size for a youth ATV depends on the age of the kid and their size. Children younger than six should never be allowed to ride on this type of vehicle, even with another person. When you are looking for the appropriate size model, consider several different measurements. The leg length should put your kid's knees at a 45-degree angle when they sit their feet on the footpegs. And there should be no prominent angle between the forearm and upper arm when gripping the handlebars.
Safety Gear for Kids
If you plan to buy an ATV for a kid, you will also need to purchase special safety gear. The most vital piece of gear is a riding helmet designed for children. A bicycle helmet is not the same thing. Find a helmet that fits snugly and meets certain standards of safety. Other safety gear includes boots, gloves, and goggles.
Popular Youth ATV Models
The Honda® TRX90X is an ATV model to help kids transition from a youth model to a full-sized ATV model. The size of this model is a bit larger than the typical youth ATV. Polaris has several youth ATV models. All of the Polaris models feature incredible suspension that absorbs bumps and ruts on the trail. Yamaha also offers several youth ATV models in its lineup. These models are easy to handle and designed after the full-sized Yamaha models.
Do you think a youth ATV would be beneficial for your kid? Visit our team at Escondido Cycle Center, and they will guide you through the buying process. Our dealership, located in Escondido, California, welcomes customers from Oceanside and San Diego, California.
