Used Four Wheelers and ATV's

So what type of four wheeler do you purchase for a child? You want a reliable four wheeler, with a great safety record. And you want one that's stood the test of time, which allows for the best range of replacement parts. If you keep all of those items in mind, your first stop will be on a Yamaha 80 Raptor four wheeler!

The Yamaha 80 Raptor four wheeler took the best from the Raptor 700 four wheelers (quality, ride, comfort), and shrunk it down to a size that was safe enough for children at the 12-year-old range to safely drive. In fact, the 2008 model year for the Raptor 80 looks exactly like the Raptor 700!

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You'll need a manual for the Raptor 80 due to the 80 Raptor only being available used at this current writing.

The 79cc engine is just the right size for smaller riders, with enough power to make the four wheeler fun, but not so much that it takes off on them. Plus, to allow for parents to supervise the youth driving the Raptor 80, a throttle limiter is built into the Raptor 80 to keep speeds low as the child grows more accustomed to driving the Yamaha Raptor 80. A restrictor plate is also a part of the Raptor 80 four wheeler to keep the engine power low, but can be removed at a later date if you choose to do so.

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The Yamaha Raptor 80 four wheeler is also very easy to drive. The three speed clutch is automatic, allowing the driver to focus more on navigating the Raptor 80, and thus becoming a safety feature. You want the young driver to focus on where they are going, and not what's going on with the clutch, so the Yamaha Raptor 80 makes this possible.

To fit the child properly to the Yamaha Raptor 80 four wheeler, seat height is just 25.6". There needs to be a bit of clearance, maybe three or four inches, for the youth to stand on the foot pegs. If you aren't sure about the clearance, do a physical check on an actual Yamaha Raptor 80 prior to purchase.

Yamaha Raptor 80 four wheelers were available between the 2002 and 2008 model years. Since 2008, Yamaha has introduced the Yamaha 90 Raptor, a slightly more powerful youth-oriented four wheeler. That being said, the Yamaha Raptor is a high quality four wheeler, and you should be able to find great used versions of the Raptor 80, and plenty of replacement parts if needed!

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Yamaha 80 Raptor Specs

* Model Years Available: 2002 to 2008 (replaced with Raptor 90 in 2009)
* Engine: 79cc
* Starter: Electric Start
* Colors Available: Team Yamaha Blue, White/Red (2003-2005), Gray/Red (only 2007-2008)
* Transmission: 2 wheel drive, three speed automatic clutch transmission
* Brakes: Sealed drum brakes (dual sealed drum for the front)
* Suspension: Leading arm suspension in the front with 2.3" of travel; swingarm in the rear with 2.2" of travel
* Dimensions: 59 4/5" x 32 1/2" x 37 4/5" (L x W x H)
* Weight: 242 pounds without fuel
* Seat Height: 25 3/5" seat height
* Clearance: 4" of ground clearance
* Fuel: 1.8 gallon fuel capacity (no reserve)

Reference

ATV.com - this article from 2007 is the best article on selecting a four wheeler or ATV for a child. The article tells you exactly what you need to do in selecting a Yamaha 80cc Raptor or any four wheeler meant for those 16 and younger.

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