| ATV, the recognized abbreviation for "all-terrain | | | | Truly a fun vehicle rather than a purposeful one. |
| vehicle", includes any types of small, open, motorized | | | | Suzuki is renowned for developing the four-wheel |
| tricycle/buggy primarily designed for off-road riding | | | | models of high-performance all-terrain vehicles. Since |
| and carrying just one person - the driver. Riding an | | | | Suzuki introduced the very first ATV for beginners in |
| ATV has been likened to riding an ordinary | | | | 1983, it has continuously produced a variety of |
| motorcycle, with the exception that they have extra | | | | 4-wheel ATVs for both beginners and experienced |
| wheels to provide the rider with extra stability at | | | | riders alike. Other leaders in ATV production include |
| slower speeds. | | | | Yamaha and Kawasaki. |
| A Brief History Of ATVs | | | | During the 1980s, a variety of safety issues were |
| Although the exact date is not known, the first ever | | | | raised regarding the three-wheel all-terrain vehicles. |
| ATV, designed with six wheels, was introduced to | | | | Because of this, all ATV manufacturers discontinued |
| the public somewhere around the 1950s. However, | | | | the production of three-wheel and switched to |
| this was improved by Honda producing the first ever | | | | four-wheel models. Six-wheel models are also |
| three-wheel all-terrain vehicle, made famous when it | | | | available, but these all-terrain vehicles contain a small |
| was featured in the 1971 James Bond Movie - | | | | dump bed and an additional set of wheels that |
| "Diamonds Are Forever". | | | | effectively increases load capacity. |
| Quickly following the release of three-wheel ATVs, | | | | ATVs Brought Up-To-Date |
| various other configurations were designed for | | | | Today, you can ATV models designed for both the |
| recreational use. These improved models offered big | | | | utility and the sport markets. Utility ATV models are |
| balloon tires, but no mechanical suspension. It wasn't | | | | bigger, 4-wheeled vehicles, but still capable of speeds |
| until the early 1980s that ATVs with lower tires and | | | | of up to 65 miles per hour. They can be used for |
| suspension were introduced. | | | | towing small trailers or dragging small loads on racks |
| Different Models For Different Roles | | | | or dump beds, and are totally practical vehicles. |
| The ATV quickly became a favorite mode of travel | | | | On the other hand, sports ATVs are designed with |
| for US and Canadian hunters. This popularity was | | | | 2-wheel drive, manual transmission and a lighter, |
| largely due to its ability to travel on terrain which | | | | smaller design. These can run at up to 90 miles per |
| other kinds of vehicles could not even consider | | | | hour. |
| crossing. | | | | It is no small wonder that many people the world |
| Aside from their recreational use, the release of the | | | | over are participating in ATV riding. It allows adults to |
| Honda ATC250R in 1981 led to sports models of | | | | enjoy themselves immensely and ride through the |
| ATV becoming even more popular. This model | | | | race utilising an impressive vehicle performance and a |
| incorporated an impressive engine placement, full | | | | unique design in a racing model. |
| suspension, 5-speed transmission and stunning design. | | | | |