Let Your Kid Join the Adult's Table With This Electric and Off-Road ATV: Costs Just $600

For the next few minutes, I want you to rewind your internal mental clock to around the age of six. Once you do, take what you see in the gallery and pretend it's all for you. How would you feel? Personally, I'd go nuts! If you're having trouble with this exercise, just take the Fury and show it to your kid, grandkid, or nieces and nephews and check out their reaction.

As to what they're reacting to, it's nothing other than the Fury, the newest EV to join Droyd's growing lineup of child-oriented vehicles. Typically, this crew is known for making e-bikes and electric go-karts for our future masterminds of society, but this time around, they seem to have outdone themselves, bringing what you see before you to the kid's table.

Now, this isn't the first time we've encountered a children's ATV, but from the looks of the product presentation, for the $600 (€550 at current exchange rates) this thing costs, it's actually pretty amazing. For example, top speed is limited to a maximum of 15 mph (24 kph), and for a kid to be going that fast, they're sure to come back with a big ol' grin on their face, maybe even missing a tooth or two; just kidding.

Speed is limited through parental controls, either 10 mph or 15 mph, but come on now, you can't expect to put your kid on something like this and not throw at least a helmet on the guy or gal; please, and I ask this of all readers who are parents, equip your children with safety gear when out and about on a mobility device, even balance bikes.

As for how this speed is achieved, remember, Droyd has a history of selling e-bikes, and we can see a similar configuration here, too. For example, that top speed is offered by nothing more than a 500 W motor, and while I had trouble figuring out where it was at first, we can see a large motor housing at the rear of the Fury between the wheels. It is a 2WD vehicle and operated on a chain drive.

The power for this puppy, on the other hand, is found neatly mounted in the frame, nice and low, offering a solid center of gravity. The motor placement is bound to have a similar effect. Overall, it's not specified just how much power is found in each battery, but Droyd does mention that on a full charge, up to nine miles of ride time is possible.

While that sounds like a rather low number in terms of range, the uneven terrain is bound to take its toll on your youngster's body, but if you've passed down your Iron Man genetics, the easiest way to keep on riding with your kids is by simply grabbing another battery and doubling the ride time.

One feature I enjoyed about the Fury is the fact that a steel frame is used as the basis for what we see. I know, I know, why not aluminum? Well, your kids are bound to hit this thing against rocks and debris, meaning you want it to be built like a tank, and steel will always take a beating better than carbon fiber or aluminum; when subjected to a hit, steel first bends before breaking. Aluminum and carbon fiber have the opposite effect, first breaking before a bend is visible.

The downside is that the Fury is rather heavy, especially once all the extra components are thrown on. In all, this bugger weighs 90 lbs (41 kg), a weight that's made up of two suspension systems, one at the front and one at the rear, those massive off-road tires, and that full-plastic body. The rest of your kid's experience is completed with throttle function, just like the big kids, dual hand brakes sending signals to discs, and LED lighting.

Now, $600 is a pretty good deal considering that Fury does have the potential to let your kids join you on off-road outings and not sit around in your lap but ride his or her own vehicle. That's called independence, and if you ask me, it's one trait that parents should be teaching their kids. After all, you want them to learn to navigate this road we call life with the utmost ease, and the Fury is bound to start training that instinct.

Honestly, if I had kids and I bought one of these for them, there would probably be a photo or two of me riding it around town. But I'd need to lose some weight, as the Fury has a load limit of 150 lbs (68 kg). If you ever grab this for your kid, feel free to comment on how they feel about it.