Aside from the Tracker 90 youth ATV, the Tracker 300 is the smallest model offered in Tracker’s line of ATVs. But don’t let its size fool you.
This little quad has plenty of pep to keep up with many of the big boys on the trails, thanks to a number of impressive and high-quality features it comes standard with.
But the Tracker 300 holds a secret that you’ll want to know about before buying one, although this secret is no drawback.
But speaking of drawbacks, this model does have a few to go along with plenty of good qualities.
This Tracker 300 ATV review will highlight all of the good and bad with this model, while detailing the following:
- Build quality
- Performance
- Design and durability
- Key features and accessories
- How fast it goes
- What Tracker 300 owners love
- What Tracker 300 owners don’t love
About The Tracker 300 ATV
The Tracker 300 ATV is not technically manufactured by Tracker, as highlighted in the guide to who actually makes Tracker ATVs.
This model is a quite popular ATV model made by Kymco in Taiwan, which Tracker makes some minor modifications to and then sells under their name.
Aside from some tweaks to parts like the tires, storage racks, headlights, and plastics, this is the same Kymco-made model used in the following quads as well:
- Arctic Cat Alterra 300
- Kawasaki Brute Force 300
- Kymco MXU 270
But don’t perceive this as a drawback, because this model’s high quality build and the versatile performance it provides are the main reasons it’s used as several of the big boys’ entry level ATVs.
That said, it does have some weak spots as well.
And so do the other Trackers, as highlighted in this review of Tracker ATVs as a whole.
Tracker 300 Reviews – Build Quality & Performance
Engine
Powering the Tracker 300 is a 270cc single-cylinder engine that gets around 22 horsepower of max output.
This engine is a Kymco engine, which is known for being about as high-quality as you’ll find in the industry.
This same engine is also used in the Arctic Cat Alterra 300 and Kawasaki Brute Force 300.
The power this smaller engine offers is hard to believe, giving the Tracker 300 the umph to conquer just about any terrain you throw at it including steep hills, mud, sand and snow.
And even as a smaller ATV, it can easily haul a 6-foot, 300 lbs adult around without sacrificing much in the way of performance.
One drawback with the Tracker 300 is its use of a carburetor rather than EFI which can lead to some issues, but the Keihin stock carburetor is about as high-quality as they come as well.
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Single Cylinder |
| Displacement | 270 cc |
| Horsepower | 22 HP |
| Fuel Delivery | Keihin CVK32 Carburetor |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.2 US Gallons |
Drivetrain
The steel frame of this ATV is as strong as they make them and will hold up to any amount of abuse you throw at it over the years.
This model strictly offers two-wheel drive, with a shaft drive providing the rear wheels with power.
But don’t let its lack of four-wheel drive fool you, as this ATV will go pretty much anywhere the 4WD models will go thanks to its engine power and single rear suspension set-up (see section below).
Now deep mud will still slow this model down with its lack of 4WD, but you’ll be surprised at just how well it performs in most muddy terrain either way.
The Tracker 300 features an automatic CVT transmission, and a gear shift on the right hand side allows you to shift between High and Low gears, along with Neutral and Reverse settings.
There’s no Park setting, so you’ll want to use the lever-operated parking brake when you shut it down to prevent rolling.
| Frame | Steel, Double Cradle |
| Drive System | 2WD, Shaft |
| Transmission Type | Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch |
| Gears | H – L – N – R |
Suspension
The Tracker 300 is equipped with a Double A-Arm suspension up front that gives it around 5 inches of front travel.
In the rear, there’s a swingarm suspension that gives it 5 inches of travel as well.
Its single rear axle essentially serves as a permanently locked rear differential, and provides the same type of 4WD traction without actually having it
You’ll also find a single rear shock, which helps move much of the weight into the middle of the ATV and enables you to really use your bodyweight to maneuver it.
This also makes it very easy to slide the rear end of the quad out around corners while keeping good stability.
Ground clearance is around 6.5 inches, so you shouldn’t encounter too many obstacles or ruts that will bottom this model out.
| Wheelbase | 46.4 in |
| Turning Radius | 9 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 in |
| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm |
| Rear Suspension | Rear Swingarm |
| Front Travel | 5 in |
| Rear Travel | 5 in |
Brakes & Tires
The Tracker 300 comes equipped with 22-inch Kenda Pathfinder tires in both the front and rear.
These tires are solid and provide plenty of traction and stability for most off-road terrain.
All-wheel hydraulic disc brakes provide plenty of stopping power and are controlled by a single lever on the left handlebar.
There’s also a rear brake pedal in the left footwell and a lever-operated parking brake.
| Front Tires | 22 x 7-10 Kenda Pathfinder |
| Rear Tires | 22 x 10-10 Kenda Pathfinder |
| Wheels | Powder Coated Steel |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Parking Brake | Lockable Hand Lever |
Capacities & Dimensions
As you’d expect, the awesome engine power provides impressive towing and hauling capacities for this smaller quad.
It can tow up to 500 lbs, and haul up to 150 lbs between the front and rear storage racks.
That said, you can probably throw close to twice that in weight on the storage racks and be just fine.
The Tracker 300 is a compact little quad, with dimensions of 72 x 41 x 46 and a weight of only about 517 lbs.
There’s no power steering, but you won’t need it as this quad handles incredibly well thanks to its size and suspension set-up.
It’s easy to steer regardless of the terrain, and even smaller riders can shift what weight they have and control the Tracker 300 easily.
And though you may feel like you’re sitting up atop the ATV thanks to its build style, it’s really well-balanced and flipping is rarely a thought.
| Length | 72.6 in |
| Width | 41.4 in |
| Height | 45.8 in |
| Seat Height | 33 in |
| Weight | 517 lbs |
| Towing Capacity | 500 lbs |
| Front Rack Capacity | 50 lbs |
| Rear Rack Capacity | 100 lbs |
Key Features & Accessories
The Tracker 300 is pretty basic in terms of its features and accessories, but there are a few things worth mentioning that make them plenty off-road ready straight from the dealer:
- Front bumper
- Halogen headlights
- Dual brake lights
- Running lights
- Turn signals
- Digital display
- Clock
- Fuel gauge
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Temperature warning light
- Gear indicator lights
Also worth mentioning is that while the Tracker 300 doesn’t come standard with a front winch, it does have a winch plate mount up front that makes it easy to install one if you want.
How Fast Does It Go?
For a smaller ATV, the Tracker offers solid top-end speed and is quite nimble on the trails thanks to excellent throttle response and initial acceleration.
The Tracker 300 can run about 45 mph before it tops out, though depending on the terrain you may be able to go slightly faster than that.
What Tracker 300 Owners Love
- The ergonomics of this model allow riders of all shapes and sizes to ride comfortably, while the power won’t suffer under the weight of bigger riders.
- This model handles incredibly well and is easy to control for riders of all sizes.
- The suspension style in the back makes it very easy to whip the rear end of the quad around while cornering, so you can power slide easily while still being stable.
- The smaller Kymco engine provides awesome power and acceleration, making it easy to pull a wheelie on this machine if you want.
- It has good storage space between the front and rear racks and a cubby under the front hood.
- Despite being strictly 2WD, this model can go just about anywhere the 4WD models can.
- A full-length polymer skid plate runs the underside of the quad for added protection.
- This model is essentially the same model as the Kawasaki Brute Force 300 with some minor tweaks, but the price is a good bit less.
What Tracker 300 Owners Don’t Love
- No electric power steering, but you shouldn’t need it.
- The turning radius can seem a little wide for the quad’s size.
- Without a parking brake warning light, it’s easy to drive off with the parking brake engaged and damage your rear brake disc.
- If you buy the Tracker 300 through Bass Pro or Cabela’s, it’ll need to be serviced there while under warranty and the quality of repair work at those locations can be iffy.
- If you need to replace one of the key components on your Tracker 300 under warranty, your quad may sit in the shop for months as replacement parts have a tendency to take a good while to arrive when covered by Tracker.
Final Word
The Tracker 300 doesn’t have all that much competition in its class, but it makes for one of the best values at its reasonable price and awesome overall performance.
For more on Tracker, check out this review of Tracker UTVs before you go.
