Do I want a 2-stroke or 4-stroke for a kid's 50cc? - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

ameration · 03-21-2011, 05:46 PM

I am looking at a few Polaris 50cc ATV's for my sone and one, a 2006 Predator 50 is a 2 -stroke, while for a little more, I can get a newer Outlaw 50 that is a 4-stroke.

What are the pros and cons of one over the other? Dependability, etc...

Thanks.

JHart · 03-22-2011, 04:01 PM

i've always heard it this way. 4 stroke-more torque and 2 stroke-higher rpm acceleration.

Gauntlet3D · 03-22-2011, 05:12 PM

4 stroke is more reliable. IMO

sonofmoon · 03-22-2011, 07:47 PM

Who doesn't love the smell of a 2 stroke?

happyeaglesfan · 03-22-2011, 08:32 PM

I hate the smell of the 2 stroke. My kids had/have a kfx80. I hated following that around the trail. As they got better at riding i picked up one Grizzly 125. Then I was in the middle with the KFX80 following. Now my 2 older boys have Grizzly 125's and the KFX is in storage until next summer when my current 3 year old will be 4 and ready to ride.

The 2 stroke is very easy to maintain, and it runs like a ROLEX. Never missed a beat and my 2 older boys both had their share of time on it.

As long as you get a good name brand either one will be a good choice. Just keep in mind you will be the one breathing it in all the time. Smells good for about 10 seconds.

rich450es · 03-22-2011, 09:26 PM

mmmmmmm klotz bean oil

ameration · 03-23-2011, 09:06 AM

Thanks. My biggest concern is the dependabilty of it. The last thing I want is to tell my son we are going to go ridigna nd have it not start up or run.

Out of the reviews that I have read on the Polaris 50cc's, some state that the 2-stroke is much stronger than the 4-stroke.

happyeaglesfan · 03-23-2011, 01:06 PM

I started my kids out on the kfx 80 when they were 4 and 5. They were able to ride the 80 until we just recently got the 2nd 125. They still ask to ride the 80 sometimes.

Comparing cc to cc. the 2 stroke will perform better. For example a 50cc 2 stroke will beat a 50cc 4 stroke.

My point. Why not look at the 80's and 90's. They are not that much bigger. You can adjust the speed the same way as the 50's and you son will be able to ride it for a long time. If you get the 50 he would get a year tops and be looking for more.

sspeckerwood · 03-23-2011, 01:13 PM

With a 4stroke u wont have the issues or maintence like a 2stroke. If ur mechanically inclined then get a 2stroke. If not, or dont want to be, get a 4stroke. Imo

Relheok · 03-23-2011, 01:20 PM

80CC kid bike will be fine as 2 stroke

03-21-2011, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
ameration Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 277	Do I want a 2-stroke or 4-stroke for a kid's 50cc? I am looking at a few Polaris 50cc ATV's for my sone and one, a 2006 Predator 50 is a 2 -stroke, while for a little more, I can get a newer Outlaw 50 that is a 4-stroke. What are the pros and cons of one over the other? Dependability, etc... Thanks. __________________ *2011 Honda Rubicon* *Power Steering & GPScape* *14" ITP SS212 Black Wheels* *27" STI Mud Trax X/L Tires* *Warn RT25 Winch with Synthetic Line* *Ricochet Full Body Skid & A-Arms* *Moose 60" County Plow* *2001 Polaris Sportsman 90* *Stock*

03-22-2011, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
JHart Honda Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Union/Lockhart/Sharon, SC Posts: 143	i've always heard it this way. 4 stroke-more torque and 2 stroke-higher rpm acceleration. __________________ Jordan. 2011 Foreman 500 aka "Chamomile" mods- Smoked Brake Light Stickers 2" Highlifter Lift Kit 28" zillas(28x10 front,28x12 rear) Snorkel,pipe,winch coming soon. Other toy- 2010 Chevrolet silverado z71 4x4- Mods-too many to list.

03-22-2011, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Gauntlet3D Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,171	4 stroke is more reliable. IMO __________________ 2009 Rubicon Black 350 Miles 2500lbs Warn ITP 212 Machined SS Rims 27" Maxxis Zillas 2" Gorilla Lift Richocett Swing Arm Skid Plate 2" Snorkle HMF Swamp Series UniFilter Rejet Custom Speaker Box Powermadd Black Hand Guards Ammo cans 2007 Rancher ES Red 750 Miles ITP 108 Machined SS Rims Rubicon stock tires Powermadd Black Hand Guards 2 Up Rear Box

03-22-2011, 07:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
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03-22-2011, 08:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
happyeaglesfan Honda Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 226	I hate the smell of the 2 stroke. My kids had/have a kfx80. I hated following that around the trail. As they got better at riding i picked up one Grizzly 125. Then I was in the middle with the KFX80 following. Now my 2 older boys have Grizzly 125's and the KFX is in storage until next summer when my current 3 year old will be 4 and ready to ride. The 2 stroke is very easy to maintain, and it runs like a ROLEX. Never missed a beat and my 2 older boys both had their share of time on it. As long as you get a good name brand either one will be a good choice. Just keep in mind you will be the one breathing it in all the time. Smells good for about 10 seconds.

03-23-2011, 09:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
ameration Honda Lover Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 277	Thanks. My biggest concern is the dependabilty of it. The last thing I want is to tell my son we are going to go ridigna nd have it not start up or run. Out of the reviews that I have read on the Polaris 50cc's, some state that the 2-stroke is much stronger than the 4-stroke. __________________ *2011 Honda Rubicon* *Power Steering & GPScape* *14" ITP SS212 Black Wheels* *27" STI Mud Trax X/L Tires* *Warn RT25 Winch with Synthetic Line* *Ricochet Full Body Skid & A-Arms* *Moose 60" County Plow* *2001 Polaris Sportsman 90* *Stock*

03-23-2011, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
happyeaglesfan Honda Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 226	I started my kids out on the kfx 80 when they were 4 and 5. They were able to ride the 80 until we just recently got the 2nd 125. They still ask to ride the 80 sometimes. Comparing cc to cc. the 2 stroke will perform better. For example a 50cc 2 stroke will beat a 50cc 4 stroke. My point. Why not look at the 80's and 90's. They are not that much bigger. You can adjust the speed the same way as the 50's and you son will be able to ride it for a long time. If you get the 50 he would get a year tops and be looking for more.

03-23-2011, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
sspeckerwood Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: tooele, ut Posts: 8,730	With a 4stroke u wont have the issues or maintence like a 2stroke. If ur mechanically inclined then get a 2stroke. If not, or dont want to be, get a 4stroke. Imo __________________ 2012 TRX500FM FOREMAN. SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD QUAD BOSS REAR SEAT 26" SWAMPLITES KFI #3000 WINCH HOT GRIPS HEATED GRIPS & THUMB WARMER HONDA ALUMINUM A-ARM GUARDS 00' FOREMAN 450es HIGH LIFTER SPRINGS FRONT & REAR MAXXIS TIRES OFF A 2012 FOREMAN 500 SSPECKERWOOD 3RD HEADLIGHT MOD http://www.flickr.com/photos/sspeckerwood/ http://www.youtube.com/user/sspeckerwood Official hondaforeman.com stickers IF YOU WOULD LIKE OFFICIAL HONDAFOREMAN.COM STICKERS PM ME.

03-23-2011, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Relheok Honda Lover Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Kingdom, VT Posts: 266	80CC kid bike will be fine as 2 stroke __________________ 2002 Foreman 450ES - 2" HL Lift - 27" Dirt Devil XT - LT2000 Superwinch - Moose Utility Seat - K&N Air Filter - 5233 Miles and counting! 2003 Recon 250ES

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