Which is safer for a child to learn on: Dirt bike or ATV?

Lil Jordan

My son is 2 and and am getting him into motocross. The dirtbike I have in mind is the pw50: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/40/home.aspx and I haven't decided on the quad yet. I just want to know which one is better and safer for him to learn on?

For anyone who will bash me and not answer the question, don't waste your time. For those who think these vehicles are dangerous, you are misinformed. They are safe when used properly and when the children are closely supervised and wearing the proper safety equip. For almost every story of serious injury/death, I can easily point out what was done wrong. For those who say they go 70 mph, no. Who in their right mind would produce a vehicle for kids that goes that fast? These dirt bikes/quads go up to 35 and the speed can be limited down to 5, plus they have a kill switch to shut off the engine if they get to far or are doing something they are not supposed to do. They also have a wrist strap to shut of the engine if they fall off for some reason. For those who say he is too young to operate a vehicle like this, then check these out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-7Z3_WTIF0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cmDMPUyaus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx0xbV_ixEk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COjlC8TQxmc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmmSBwohW9M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9QF6M3Xq2M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4P47cO3s14
Yeah, small children can't possibly operate a quad/dirtbike... And there's PLENTY more where that came from! Just do a simple search on youtube.

I plan to teach him everything there is about riding and he can ride along with me. He won't be in any races until a few years from now. If you don't have an answer to the above question, then go away. Thanks in advance my peoples.

Answer
Haha! Nice disclaimer to your question.

I'm not at all familiar with either bikes or quads, but i'd guess safety is about equal - atv's have greater stability being on 4 wheels, but weigh more so a roll could be more harmful; bikes are lighter and can't necessarily roll, but that won't make a fall any more fun. Both have a kick to em, for those accidental accelerations that send people flying.

Because i don't think there's a safety difference, i'd go with preference. And for that, i'd choose the bike. The skill for riding a motorcycle is a little more versatile, as he can ride dirt bikes for sport, then ride road bikes for transportation, fun, hobby, get chicks, etc.

Riding a quad, well, he'd only be riding quads. Can't even ride on city streets on a quad. In the long run, i'd think he'd have way more fun learning how to ride & maintain bikes.

how many children owned a dirt bike in 2001?

Q. i will give best answer

Answer
Dirt bikes are not bicycles.

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