subject: Quad Bikes For Kids; A Buying Guide [print this page] When buying a quad bike for your children, it is firstly good to consider what engine type you require. There are two main types of engine, electric and motor driven, their names depending on the way their gain their power.
Electric quads
Electric quads are best for very young children, due to their extremely low top speeds, ease of use and lack of maintenance requirement. They vary from 6V for the smaller models suited to ages 2 and upwards, and 12V models for older children. Another advantage is that these bikes are extremely cheap to buy, with prices from below 100; ideal for presents and as a low cost introduction into the world of the quad bike (which is helpful if you are unsure that your children will want to continue with it, which would make buying an expensive bike a risk).
Petrol quads
The other type of quad is the petrol engine quad, which uses an engine similar to those found in a motorbike. These quad bike therefore have more powerful engines and can reach a higher top speed. They are more suited to off road riding, due to their ruggedness and higher power for scaling inclines and obstacles. Engine sizes start at 50cc, which are ideal for children and beginners, as they will be great fun, without the high top speed that could be dangerous for beginners who have not attained high levels of control yet.
Childrens sized quads are generally not allowed to be driven on public roads, and so children should be monitored when riding their quad bike at all times. Safety is a major concern with children, due to their lack or riding skills and weaker bone structure. Be sure that your child is wearing protective gear at all times such as:
Long sleeves for skin protection
Long trousers for skin protection
A helmet for protecting their head from concussion and such injuries
Kneepads and elbow pads for protection of joints, which can break or splinter
These are especially essential if the child is very young, or if they are using the more powerful variety of quad bike.
You should also aim to supervise your children at all times when riding a quad bike, as regardless of safety precautions used, they are still powerful vehicles that can be dangerous if not used correctly. If you do keep to all the safety precautions and measures put down in this guide, you should enjoy many years of fun with your children and their quad bikes, with a few odd hours of riding perhaps developing into a passion that will stay with them for their lifetime; you may be starting your child on to a path as a champion quad bike or motocross rider.
by: Jayden Henry
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