Giving the youth in our sport a way to easily learn to ride while enjoying the sport of off-road is something Kawasaki is dedicated to. Growing the sport is important and the riders in green know this all too well. If you have a little time and a lot of curiosity about how your child will respond to your desire to get them on motorized fun outdoors, it would behoove you to visit your local Kawasaki dealer and simply take a look at these youth models. Both of these youth models are set to not only give the owner a positive experience but also pride in having a reliable machine for their children.
Starting life in the outdoors on an ATV is easy with the KFX50 and its $1999 MSRP. This 49.5cc CVT belt-driven machine is tailored to the first few years of a rider’s enjoyment in the sport. As for the parent, safety features are built in to keep worry far from your mind. The keyed ignition means the vehicle cannot be started when you are not around to supervise. Also, the push-button starter on both ATVs means you can learn to ride well before learning to kickstart your machine.
The initial lower speeds of these ATVs will also allow you to teach without frightening the child from the start. Speed controls are built into both of the youth models, and when you get ready to step up to the KFX90 you can rest assured that you already have a good game plan. The throttle-screw limiter will help keep the KFX50 and KFX90 under control until you feel it is time to step up the acceleration. There is also a small collar in the CVT of both machines that can be removed once you and your child are comfortable with even more trail speed. While on the trail the full floorboards not only protect your child’s feet from trail debris but provide a firm and stable place for the ride. The Kawasaki KFX90 is also a great buy at $2,599, and both of these machines are built to last with a 12-month limited warranty.
- Engine: 4-stroke, forced-air-cooled, single
- Displacement: 89.0cc
- Bore x Stroke: 47.0 x 51.8mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- Claimed Maximum Torque: N/A
- Fuel System: Mikuni PTE 16
- Ignition: Solid-state CDI
- Transmission: Automatic CVT
- Final Drive: 2WD, chain
- Front Suspension: Single A-arm w/ 2.8 in. wheel travel
- Rear Suspension: Swingarm w/ 2.9 in. wheel travel
- Front Tire: AT 18 x 7-8 tubeless
- Rear Tire: AT 18 x 9-8 tubeless
- Front Brakes: Dual mechanical drums
- Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc
- Ground Clearance: 3.9 in. at rear axle
- Starting System: Electric w/ backup kickstarter
- Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gal.
- Turning Radius: 8.7 ft.
- Frame Type: Double cradle, steel
- Track Front/Rear: 26.8/26.0 in.
- Length/Width/Height: 56.1/35.6/36.4 in.
- Seat Height: 25.6 in.
- Curb Weight: 267 lb**
- Wheelbase: 38.0 in.
- Instruments: N/A
- Colors: Lime Green, Bright White
- Warranty: 12-month limited warranty; Kawasaki Protection Plus (optional) for 12, 24, 36, or 48 months
- Engine: 4-stroke, air-cooled, single
- Displacement: 49.5cc
- Bore x Stroke: 39 x 41.4mm
- Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
- Maximum Torque: N/A
- Fuel System: Keihin PTE 16
- Ignition: Solid-state CDI
- Transmission: Automatic CVT
- Final Drive: 2WD, chain
- Front Suspension: Single A-arm w/ 2.8 in. wheel travel
- Rear Suspension: Swingarm w/ 2.9 in. wheel travel
- Front Tire: AT 16 x 8-7 tubeless
- Rear Tire: AT 16 x 8-7 tubeless
- Front Brakes: Dual mechanical drums
- Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc
- Ground Clearance: 3.3 in. at rear axle
- Starting System: Electric w/ backup kickstarter
- Fuel Capacity: 1.5 gal.
- Turning Radius: 8.7 ft.
- Frame Type: Double cradle, steel
- Track Front/Rear: 27.2/27.6 in.
- Length/Width/Height: 55.1/34.7/35.8 in.
- Seat Height: 25.0 in.
- Curb Weight: 245 lb**
- Wheelbase: 38.0 in.
- Instruments: N/A
- Colors: Lime Green, Bright White
- Warranty: 12-month limited warranty; Kawasaki Protection Plus (optional) for 12, 24, 36, or 48 months