Electric ATV vs. Gas ATV

ConfusedMom · 11-06-2020, 11:21 AM

Hi! My 4 yr old wants an ATV for Christmas. My husband is completely against a gas powered one bc he said my son will get burned. I kinda want to call BS on that bc I feel like we'd never leave him unattended with it, but I also am not sure If i am just that uninformed. Also, we've been looking at Electric options and I want something he'll still enjoy in a few years and those seem hard to come by... so my ask is:

1. Is getting burned something that will likely happen? And if not, any tips on talking to my husband?

2. If you were looking for a good Electric ATV, what would you pick?

Thank you!!

**JerryHawk250** · 11-06-2020, 11:28 AM

For a 4 yr, old i would start out with electric. Venom Motorsports has a good selection and a dealer that will provide support after sale. https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...tvs-for-adults

FYI make sure whatever you buy has a Lithium Battery. Run time is way longer than lead acid batteries.

TxTaoRider · 11-06-2020, 11:44 AM

My daughter started out at 5 with a 110cc. One of my friends bought one for his daughter (also 5) and my daughter wanted one too.
Now maybe it was just dumb luck but all of us used to ride together allot and the kids never got hurt. Now me and my buddy were always getting hurt but that wasn't what the OP was asking. Lol

duck9191 · 11-06-2020, 12:03 PM

Getting burned is unlikely unless he goes touching stuff. My daughter was 5 when she got a 110 taotao.

AfterShock · 11-27-2020, 01:12 PM

The problem with battery power is the limited riding time. And gas when it run out fill it up and keep going .

11-06-2020, 11:21 AM	#1
ConfusedMom Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 1	Electric ATV vs. Gas ATV Hi! My 4 yr old wants an ATV for Christmas. My husband is completely against a gas powered one bc he said my son will get burned. I kinda want to call BS on that bc I feel like we'd never leave him unattended with it, but I also am not sure If i am just that uninformed. Also, we've been looking at Electric options and I want something he'll still enjoy in a few years and those seem hard to come by... so my ask is: 1. Is getting burned something that will likely happen? And if not, any tips on talking to my husband? 2. If you were looking for a good Electric ATV, what would you pick? Thank you!!
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11-06-2020, 11:28 AM	#2
JerryHawk250 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Houma, La. Posts: 11,562	For a 4 yr, old i would start out with electric. Venom Motorsports has a good selection and a dealer that will provide support after sale. https://www.venommotorsportsusa.com/...tvs-for-adults FYI make sure whatever you buy has a Lithium Battery. Run time is way longer than lead acid batteries. __________________ 2023 Lifan Lycan 250 Chopper 2023 Venom Evader 2022 Lifan KPX250 2020 Kawasaki Vulcan S 2004 Honda ST 1300 2016 Black Hawk 250 (sold) Keihin PE30 carb,125 main,38 slow.Pod filter,ported & decked head 10:1 CR,Direct Ignition Coil,15/40Sprockets,NGK DPR8EIX-9,De-Cat,Dual Oil Cooler,Digital Cluster 2016 Cazador180 XL 2014 Coolster150 JerryHawk250.com My YouTube Channel
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11-06-2020, 11:44 AM	#3
TxTaoRider Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Flower Mound Texas Posts: 904	My daughter started out at 5 with a 110cc. One of my friends bought one for his daughter (also 5) and my daughter wanted one too. Now maybe it was just dumb luck but all of us used to ride together allot and the kids never got hurt. Now me and my buddy were always getting hurt but that wasn't what the OP was asking. Lol __________________ 2021 Tao Tbr7 - "Lucille" Mods so far- Brozz swingarm, 21" front rim (Bridgestone Tw302 rear/Dunlop D606 front tires), Digital gauge cluster, pz30b pumper carb, after market hand guards, aftermarket brake and clutch levers, round fold away mirrors, Fly handlebars shortened slightly, 13t front sprocket 2009 Q-link Legacy 250 1982 Suzuki GS1100ES - "Jolene"
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11-06-2020, 12:03 PM	#4
duck9191 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Port Huron, Michigan Posts: 637	Getting burned is unlikely unless he goes touching stuff. My daughter was 5 when she got a 110 taotao. __________________ 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 rally. 2018 Bashan Storm 250. pz30b, digital cluster + gear indicator, unifilter and car customs full exhaust. 2019 Taotao 110b boulder atv. The "arm breaker" lol 2007 Honda VTX 1300R. 1974 Suzuki tm125, work in progress 2001 Suzuki Drz 400s.
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11-27-2020, 01:12 PM	#5
AfterShock Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	The problem with battery power is the limited riding time. And gas when it run out fill it up and keep going .
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