Tao Motor ATVs, Dirt Bikes and Scooters: Are They Any Good? (2026)

Tao Motor sells budget ATVs, dirt bikes, scooters and go-karts that are good for what they cost: in our catalog, $699 to $3,099. You get a working machine with the features that matter, not a Honda. Plan on an hour of bolt-checking and fluids before the first ride, and buy a youth model for supervised, light use.

Shoppers type it three ways: Tao Motor, TaoTao and Tao Tao. On our site they all lead to the same line. This is the plain version of what that line is, which model fits which rider, and what each costs today. Every price below was pulled from the live Tao Motor collection on November 9, 2026, and only models you can buy right now are listed.

Is Tao Motor a good brand?

It is a good value brand. It is not a premium brand, and the difference matters. A Tao is built to a price: simple engines, basic fit and finish, and the extras listed in the title doing most of the selling. You are not paying for resale value or a dealer network on every corner.

Where it earns its price is the youth ATV. Several models carry a speed limiter or a remote kill switch for about $700 to $900, which is the safety hardware a parent actually needs. Where it is weaker is anything you plan to push hard. If you want a racing machine, this is the wrong brand. If you want a first ATV for a ten-year-old or a cheap trail bike for a teenager, it is a sensible one.

Ratings are thin and you should know that. Where a model has reviews at all, it has a handful: the D125 sits at 5.0 from 3 reviews, the T-Force T125 at 4.3 from 3. Treat that as a signal, not a verdict. For the wider question about imports, read our dealer answer on whether Chinese ATVs and go-karts are reliable.

Tao youth ATVs compared

This is the largest part of the line and the easiest to get wrong. The engine size barely separates these. The 107cc and 110cc models are the same size class, and so are the 120cc Platinum models. What separates them is the safety hardware and the price.

Live MotoBuys catalog data, pulled November 9, 2026, in-stock models only. Rating is average score and review count. Prices change; the product page is the final word.

My pick for a first-time child rider is the D125 at $799: limiter, remote kill and the best review record in the group. If you want the cheapest way in, the Rock 110 (limiter and remote kill included) and the Boulder B1 both sit at $699. If you want parental controls on a screen, the Mudhawk 10 is the one, at $1,279. Whatever you choose, size matters more than the age label, so read our four-wheeler sizing guide first, then browse all kids ATVs.

Tao adult ATVs

Live MotoBuys catalog data, pulled November 9, 2026. Browse every size in the ATV collection.

The Bull 150 at $1,549 is the value pick: automatic, hydraulic discs and racks for work around a property. The Rhino 250 is the only manual in the group, so it suits someone who wants to shift and does not mind a learning curve. Skip the Raptor G200 unless the digital display and bead lock rims matter to you; the Bull 200S gives you the same 169cc for $600 less.

Tao dirt bikes and the TBR7D dual sport

Live MotoBuys catalog data, pulled November 9, 2026. See all dirt bikes and pit bikes and street bikes and dual sports.

Read the transmission word in the title before anything else. "Semi-automatic" means no clutch lever but still a foot shifter, so a beginner can ride the DB14 once they learn to shift. The DBX1 is a true manual and costs $380 more than the DB14 for 30cc more, a manual gearbox and a twin spar frame. Every Tao dirt bike here is off road only. The TBR7D is the exception, and even there, whether you can title and plug it in your state is a question for your DMV, not for a product page. For the price range across engine sizes, see our dirt bike price guide.

Tao scooters and go-karts

Live MotoBuys catalog data, pulled November 9, 2026. See scooters, mopeds and trikes and go-karts and dune buggies.

The three 150cc scooters sit within $100 of each other, so choose on the extras: the Phoenix has a locking trunk, the Galaxy and Pilot have ABS disc brakes. The two 175cc models list fuel injection in the title, which usually means easier cold starts; the 150s do not say. Licensing and street use for any scooter depend on engine size and your state, so start with our guide to the license rules for a 49cc scooter and our moped price guide.

What to do in the first hour

Like most vehicles in this class, a Tao needs some final assembly and a once-over before it is ride-ready. Go over every fastener, including axle nuts, handlebar clamps and wheel hardware. Check tire pressure and oil level, add the correct oil and fuel, and charge the battery on any electric-start model. Our crate checklist walks through it step by step, and we offer an assembly service if you would rather not.

If something looks wrong when you open the box, call before you ride. Our warehouse is in Garland, Texas, and the number is 877-667-6289. For a side-by-side with other imports, see best Chinese dirt bike brands compared.

Frequently asked questions

Three Tao models to start with

Tao D125 107cc Youth ATV

107cc youth ATV, speed limiter, remote kill

$799$899

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Tao DBX1 140cc Youth Dirt Bike

140cc youth dirt bike, 4-speed manual

$1,079$1,439

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Tao Bull 150 149cc Adult ATV

149cc adult ATV, automatic with reverse

$1,549$1,919

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