Buying an ATV For Your Child

While you may have located the perfect ATV for your riding needs, your kids may be champing at the bit to ride their own quads. If you’ve decided they’re old enough to handle this responsibility, then you need to locate an appropriately sized youth ATV for each child to ride. 

East Bay Motorsports in Hayward is your California youth ATV dealer. There are some special considerations you’ll need to take into account when shopping for your kids and we’ve outlined these below.

Is My Child Ready?

Generally speaking, children younger than six probably won’t be able to handle the weight and power of any ATV, so you’ll need to make sure your child is old enough and tall enough to be able to ride. You should also ensure that your child is responsible and capable of learning the rules of riding and behaving themselves while riding the ATV.

What Size Is Needed? 

ATVs for kids come in different sizes to suit their growing bodies. There are models designed specifically for younger and smaller children, as well as teen-oriented models that are a little bigger and more powerful. Children twelve and up can usually ride teen ATVs, while anyone eleven and under will require a smaller vehicle with a less powerful engine. Don’t try to purchase a bigger ATV that your child can “grow into” in order to save money; buy an ATV that suits their size as they are now.

What Safety Gear Is Necessary?

Any child under the age of 14 will need to be supervised at all times while riding their ATVs, but they also have to be correctly geared up to keep themselves safe. A well-fitting helmet is the top priority, along with eye protection (if the helmet lacks a full face mask, then you’ll need to invest in some goggles). Long sleeves, pants, gloves and ankle boots that fit well and don’t hang loosely are the basic attire needed. However, younger children could benefit from wearing chest plates and knee pads to protect 

Which Features Should I Look For?

Just like adult ATVs, youth ATVs are outfitted with unique features, and not every vehicle will have the same features. It’s important to consider what features are most important to you. For example, do you want a throttle limiter that keeps the speed lower on the vehicle so that your child doesn’t go too fast? How powerful of an engine should the ATV have? 

Come see us at our dealership in Hayward, CA, today to view our inventory of new and used youth ATVs for sale. We can even assist you with financing options for your youth ATV! Just talk to one of our friendly staff members. East Bay Motorsports serves all our California customers throughout the Bay Area.