Razor Dirt Quad Bike vs Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad Bike – A Comparison Review

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The Razor Dirt Quad and Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad bikes are both battery-powered ride on toys for kids. They are made by a well-known manufacturer of electric ride ons that has a long history of making machines that are pretty sturdy and that are always great fun for kids to ride.

I have already reviewed the Razor Electric Scooters, the Razor Electric Dirt Bikes, and the Razor Hovertrax hoverboards.

Now it’s time for me to take a look at their Electric Dirt Quad Bikes.

There are 2 Razor Electric Dirt Quad Bikes to choose from. Although there are some notable similarities between them, there are also some very important differences for you to take into account when deciding which one to buy for your child.

So, here is my side-by-side comparison review of the Razor Dirt Quad and Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad Bikes.

Dirt Quad vs 500 DLX Dirt Quad – At a Glance

Feature	Razor Dirt Quad	Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad
Full Price	$499.99	$799.99
Recommended Age	8+	14+
Rider Weight	up to 120 lbs	up to 220 lbs
Top Speed	8-10 mph	10-12 mph
Throttle Mechanism	Variable Grip Twist	Variable Grip Twist
Brake System	Hand Operated Disc	Hand Operated Disc
Wheels / Tires	13" Pneumatic knobby	Pneumatic knobby
Adjustable Handlebar	Yes	Yes
Batteries	24v	36v
Run Time	up to 40 minutes	up to 60 minutes
Dimensions	43" L x 24" W x 31.5" H	50.4" L x 28.7" W x 31.9" H
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Dirt Quad vs 500 DLX Dirt Quad – Similarities

Many of the fundamental features of these electric Dirt Quad Bikes are the same.

The main similarities are …

1. Throttle & Braking Systems

Both machines come with the sort of throttle and braking systems that you would expect to find on an adult gas-powered quad bike.

Acceleration is controlled by a standard motorcycle twist-grip throttle (right-side) and there is also a standard lever-controlled rear disc brake (left-side) for slowing down and stopping.

Unlike the original Razor Electric Scooters, the entry-level Razor Quad Bike comes with a variable speed throttle rather than a single speed “on/off” throttle. I really like the fact that both machines have a variable speed throttle as it gives the rider more control and, consequently, leads to a more realistic and rewarding experience.

2. Auto Rollback System

These electric quad bikes are designed to be used in all types of terrain and are capable of climbing up inclines.

The auto rollback system on both machines means that if the vehicle stops moving forwards, the motor cuts out and the quad bike simply rolls back to the bottom of the hill. The alternative to this safety feature would be that the machine could get stuck half way up a steep hill with your child trying to increase the power, with the risk that the Quad Bike could tip backwards.

So, this auto rollback system is a nice safety feature that helps the rider to avoid having a “tipping back” type accident.

3. Adjustable Riser Handlebar

The handlebars on both machines can be height adjusted to ensure that they fit your child correctly, and continue to do so as they grow taller.

In fact, the only thing that you really need to do (apart from charging the battery and checking the brakes) to set up one of these Quad Bikes after removing it from the packaging is to attach the handlebar using the 4 hex bolts that are supplied.

4. Other Shared Features

The Razor Dirt Quad and Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad bikes also share the following features that don’t require any further explanation.

• Shatter-resistant plastic fairings and powder coated tubular frame for all weather durability.
• High torque motor and gearing
• Droop travel rear suspension with coil shock.
• Front brush bar.
• Rear carry handle.
• Space saving vertical storage capability.
• Battery charge time: 12 hours.
• Battery charger included

Dirt Quad vs 500 DLX Dirt Quad – Differences

So, what are the all important differences between the Dirt Quad and 500 DLX Dirt Quad Bikes?

1. Rider Age & Weight Limits

The most important difference between these 2 Quad Bikes is that they are designed for use by kids of different ages and sizes.

The Dirt Quad comes with a recommended minimum age of 8 years, whereas the 500 DLX Dirt Quad has a recommended minimum age of 14 years.

Just bear in mind that these suggested ages are only guidelines and you will need to make your own decision about whether or not your child can handle any particular machine. Children of the same age come in all different shapes and sizes, and different levels of maturity and physical competence.

Just to highlight this point, there is a video below of a 4 year old child managing the Dirt Quad machine very well. He might be exceptionally talented and physically mature, but it illustrates the point about age not necessarily being an accurate and complete measure of suitability.

There is also a difference in the maximum rider weight that each machine can carry, which is 120 lbs for the Dirt Quad and 220 lbs for the 500 DLX model.

2. Top Speed & Battery Run Time

The Razor Quad Bike User Manuals don’t actually state what the top speeds are for these machines. I suppose that might be due to the fact that so much depends upon the weight of the rider and the terrain conditions that it would be impossible to give an accurate top speed.

It would be helpful, however, if they gave some indication of likely top speeds under specific conditions as they do for their electric scooters.

In my experience, and having read many other user reviews, the general consensus is that these Quad Bikes are capable of achieving the following top speeds:

• Razor Dirt Quad – up to 10 mph
• Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad – up to 12 mph

Again, these are pretty rough guides and you might be able to get a little more speed out of these vehicles under specific circumstances.

They are fast enough to be fun to ride without being so fast that you will have to worry too much about your child’s safety. I would still recommend that your child wears a good quality safety helmet though.

So far as battery run time is concerned, as you can see from the comparison table above, the 500 DLX Dirt Quad can drive for about 20 minutes longer than the Dirt Quad before you have to re-charge its battery.

If you want your child to be able to use one of these Quad Bikes for longer than about an hour at a time, you can buy extra batteries.

3. Suspension

Whilst the Dirt Quad has a droop travel rear suspension system with coil shock absorbers, the 500 DLX model comes with a fully active rear suspension system for increased traction.

So, both machines come with some form of suspension to improve the smoothness of the ride experience, but the specific suspension systems are different. This is to be expected since the 500 DLX model is designed to carry much heavier riders and costs a lot more.

You can get a much better idea of the ride quality of these Quad Bikes by watching the videos further down this page.

4. Styling Options

The Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad just comes in white and I must say I really like its simple unfussy styling.

The smaller Razor Dirt Quad comes in 3 different styling options to suit all tastes.

Find all 3 styling options and more product images here.

Dirt Quad vs 500 DLX Dirt Quad – Videos

Here are some videos of the Razor Dirt Quad and 500 DLX Dirt Quad Bikes in Action …

Dirt Quad vs 500 DLX Dirt Quad – My Verdict

I absolutely love these Razor Electric Quad Bikes and the only decision that you need to make is which one is most suitable for your child.

If your child is at the extremes of the age ranges then your decision will probably be a simple one. An 8 year old child (or younger) is almost certainly going to be best suited to the Razor Dirt Quad, but a child of 14 years of age or more is definitely going to need the larger sized frame of the Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad.

The most difficult decision is going to be left to those whose kids are in the 12-13 years of age category. Do you go for the smaller Dirt Quad or the larger 500 DLX version?

Personally, I would go for the 500 DLX model unless my child was physically too small to ride it comfortably. The other model will probably be too small for many kids of that age range and they might not get much use out of it even of they are just about the right size when they first get it.

The only real negative thing that I can say about these machines is that there is no reverse gear, but then again you shouldn’t need to go backwards very often once you have learned how to control it properly.

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I would love to hear from anyone that has anything constructive to say about my Razor Dirt Quad Bike vs Razor 500 DLX Dirt Quad Bike Comparison Review.

Have you or your child ever ridden one of these machines? What did you think of it?