The 2025 Honda TRX90X is a youth sport ATV for riders age 12 and older. Its 86cc engine makes about 6 hp, and a clutchless four-speed transmission teaches gear selection without adding a manual clutch lever. An adjustable throttle limiter lets an adult restrict performance while skills develop. The Honda is simple by design, but it still requires correct rider fit, a helmet and direct adult supervision every time. Our best beginner ATVs guide covers the wider youth market, while the guide to reading ATV and UTV specs explains the figures used here.
Engine and controls: learning to shift
The TRX90X uses an 86cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine producing about 6 hp. Its four-speed transmission is clutchless, which means the rider chooses gears but does not coordinate a conventional manual clutch lever.
That setup creates more involvement than an automatic CVT. It can help a developing rider understand gear choice, but it also adds a task that may distract someone who is still learning basic steering and braking. The adjustable throttle limiter should begin at a conservative setting and only be opened gradually after consistent, safe riding.
Safety and rider fit
Honda’s age label is 12 and older. Age alone is not proof that a child is ready. The rider must comfortably reach every control, keep both feet on the footrests and follow instructions without reminders.
A properly fitted full-face helmet, eye protection, gloves, over-the-ankle boots, long sleeves and long pants are essential. Practice belongs in a closed area away from roads, traffic, passengers and adult ATVs. The dataset lists a throttle limiter but no safety tether. No limiter or tether replaces training and direct supervision.
Size and limitations
At 262 lb, 40.9 inches wide and 41.1 inches between the axles, the TRX90X is sized for an older youth rider rather than a small child. Ground clearance is 4.9 inches, appropriate for a prepared riding area and moderate trails but not deep ruts or large obstacles.
The 1.7-gallon fuel tank suits supervised sessions. There is one seat and no tow rating. A child should never carry a passenger, use the ATV for work or ride an adult machine because the TRX90X has become familiar.
How it compares
The Kawasaki KFX90 costs $3,199 and makes about 6 hp. Both carry a 12+ label and an adjustable limiter. The Kawasaki uses an automatic CVT and weighs 278 lb, while the Honda costs $150 more, saves 16 lb and teaches clutchless gear selection. Compare their specifications.
The Suzuki QuadSport Z90 costs $3,249, weighs 249 lb and also carries a 12+ label. It uses an automatic CVT and includes a throttle limiter. The Suzuki is $100 less and 13 lb lighter, while the Honda gives the rider four selectable gears. See the direct comparison.
The Yamaha Raptor 110 is labeled for age 10 and older, makes about 7 hp and costs $3,199. It uses an automatic transmission with reverse and weighs 278 lb. The Yamaha is easier to operate and costs $150 less, while the Honda suits a 12+ rider ready to learn shifting. Compare the Honda and Yamaha.
Where it sits in the youth market
The Can-Am DS 90 carries a 10+ label and includes a safety tether as well as a speed limiter key in the dataset. It uses an automatic CVT and costs the same $3,349. The Can-Am provides simpler controls and a listed tether, while the Honda is aimed at an older rider ready for gear selection. Compare both youth ATVs.
The Honda’s clutchless transmission is therefore its defining difference. It should be chosen because the rider is ready to learn gears, not because an adult wants the child to progress faster.
Price, pros and cons
At $3,349, the TRX90X sits near the top of this 90cc youth group. The good: a clear 12+ age label, adjustable throttle limiter, manageable 6 hp output, clutchless shifting and a relatively low 262 lb weight.
The catch: it costs more than automatic rivals, asks the rider to manage four gears and has no listed safety tether. Its 4.9 inches of clearance also limits rough-terrain use.
The verdict
The 2025 Honda TRX90X is a good youth ATV for a properly sized rider age 12 or older who is ready to learn gear selection. The clutchless four-speed adds a useful skill without introducing a manual clutch lever, while the throttle limiter gives a parent control over early performance.
Responsible use remains the deciding factor. Match the machine to the child, start slowly, require complete protective gear and supervise every session. Use the comparison tool to check other youth models, or browse the full database by age class, power and price.
